Southampton 0-4 Brighton

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been dire, with the Saints languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table in 20th position. They have endured a miserable run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions, including a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Burnley. Their defensive frailties are glaringly evident, having conceded a whopping 14 goals in their last six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. The Saints' matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Their sole victory in this stretch came against Ipswich Town, but it has done little to alleviate their relegation fears. With an average of 3.5 total goals per game and a concerning goal difference of -7 over the last six matches, Southampton desperately need to shore up their defence and rediscover their scoring touch if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.

Brighton

Brighton's recent form presents a mixed bag of results, with the Seagulls currently on a two-match winning streak after consecutive victories against Chelsea in both the Premier League and FA Cup. However, their form has been inconsistent, as evidenced by the shocking 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game and their heaviest loss in this period. Despite this setback, Brighton have shown resilience, bouncing back with impressive performances, including a notable 3-1 away win at Manchester United. The team's goal-scoring ability is evident, with an average of 1.67 goals per game, but their defence has been equally porous, conceding at the same rate. Interestingly, 67% of Brighton's recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting they're often involved in high-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been dismal, with the Saints enduring a concerning run of five defeats in their last six matches at St Mary's. The team have failed to score in three of these games, highlighting their offensive struggles. Particularly worrying for Southampton fans is the 5-0 thrashing they received at the hands of Brentford, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Their only victory in this stretch came in the FA Cup against Swansea, where they managed to keep a rare clean sheet. The Saints' defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six home matches. With Southampton currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, their poor home form is a significant factor in their precarious position.

Brighton

Brighton's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a notable run of three consecutive victories sandwiched between two draws and a heavy defeat. The Seagulls have shown impressive attacking prowess on their travels, netting 12 goals in their last six away matches, including a 4-0 thrashing of Norwich in the FA Cup. However, their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, as evidenced by the shocking 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in their most recent away fixture. This defeat stands out as a particularly high-scoring game and an anomaly in their otherwise solid run. Brighton have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents when at their best. The team's penchant for high-scoring encounters is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of these away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Brighton's away games are often entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.