Brighton – Sunderland : a Premier League first on the south coast 
The Amex hosts a never-before-seen Premier League fixture on Saturday. Brighton welcome Sunderland. Both sit in the top half and both want to keep sniffing the European places before the break.
Brighton need to get the machine firing again 
November went their way. December hasn’t. After a spectacular loss to Aston Villa, a draw with West Ham and a beating at Anfield, Fabian Hürzeler’s side are in a wobble.
Still, the points tally isn’t alarming. Brighton sit only a few points off the top five and they’re solid at home. At the Amex you don’t get anything for free; visitors have to work for it. That home consistency stays one of the Seagulls’ foundations.
A return in front of their crowd could be the spark; Brighton have often bounced back after quieter spells.
Sunderland go into it without pressure 
Promoted this season, Sunderland keep surprising. The derby win over Newcastle turned heads and confirmed Régis Le Bris’s collective is in good shape. The Black Cats have racked up an impressive points haul and are looking up rather than down at the relegation zone.
Disciplined, solid at the back and capable of striking on the counter, the visitors travel without complexes. Their ability to stay compact and ride out quiet spells could let them cause problems for a Brighton side searching for rhythm.
Even with several absences, Sunderland have shown they can adapt and get the most from their squad.
A tricky context for both sides
Both sides have to cope with significant absences — injuries, suspensions and AFCON call-ups. Those gaps could open the game and hand chances to both, especially in transition.
Brighton will have to rejig their defence, while Sunderland can lean on their collective cohesion to cover individual losses.
Probable lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion :
Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Hinshelwood, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck
Sunderland :
Roefs; Mukiele, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Rigg, Xhaka, Le Fee; Isidor, Brobbey
Worth keeping in mind
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- First-ever Premier League meeting between Brighton and Sunderland.
- Brighton remain tough to beat at the Amex Stadium.
- Sunderland have made a very solid start for a newly promoted side.
- Both teams arrive with several absentees.
Football Picks : Brighton vs Sunderland
Both teams to score
Brighton will want to restart their home momentum. Sunderland have shown they can mix it with the bigger teams. An even, lively game — chances both ways.
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