Jan Bednarek was forced off injured in Southampton's 2-2 draw with Leicester and looks set to miss out here. Jack Stephens is close to returning for Southampton and could replace Bednarek here. Lyanco is the alternative. Moussa Djenepo is back after a stint out due to personal reasons and Ibrahima Diallo should also be back for Southampton this weekend. Adam Webster, Jeremy Sarmiento and Adam Lallana came off injured in Brighton's draw with West Ham on Wednesday and are ruled out here.
Southampton twice led Leicester on Wednesday only to settle for a 2-2 draw. Brighton salvaged a 1-1 draw with West Ham on Wednesday but are now winless in 10 games in all competitions. Three of the last four games between the two sides at St. Mary's have been drawn. With neither team looking good enough to win games at the moment, another draw could be on the cards here. 1:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Brighton's last 4 games (Premier League). Brighton have failed to win their last 9 matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Southampton's last 3 games (Premier League). Southampton have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).