At the bottom of the Premier League table, Southampton will be aiming for just their third win of the season when they host rivals Brighton at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday.
This season has been tough for the Saints, who are likely facing relegation to the Championship after only managing to gather nine points from their 25 matches so far.
Brighton is sitting comfortably in midtable, with a chance to move closer to the European qualification spots. They are coming off two wins against Chelsea in the league and cup, which helped them recover from a heavy 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the beginning of the month.
Team news
Southampton could see the return of defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis (ankle) and Jack Stephens (calf), as well as midfielder Adam Lallana (hamstring) for the upcoming game. However, Ross Stewart (calf), Flynn Downes, and Ryan Fraser (both with knocks) remain sidelined.
Brighton's captain Lewis Dunk is uncertain to play due to a rib injury sustained in the FA Cup victory over Chelsea. Meanwhile, Jason Steele (shoulder), Ferdi Kadioglu (toe), Igor Julio (hamstring), James Milner (hamstring), Solly March (muscle), and Pervis Estupinan (muscle) are all confirmed to be unavailable.
The stats
Southampton has the poorest home record in the Premier League, managing only one win and four points from their 12 matches at St Mary's this season.
They have suffered seven consecutive defeats at home in the league, conceding three or more goals in all but one of those matches.
On the other hand, Brighton has lost only one of their last seven away games in all competitions. However, that defeat was a heavy 7-0 loss to Forest in their most recent away fixture.
Out of Brighton's nine league wins this season, only three have come against teams in the bottom half of the league standings.
Brighton has never lost an away game to Southampton in the Premier League, with two wins and four draws in their six previous visits.
In their last meeting at the Amex Stadium, Southampton and Brighton played out a 1-1 draw, with Flynn Downes scoring for Southampton after Kaoru Mitoma had opened the scoring for Brighton.
Prediction
Southampton's home form has been dreadful, with seven straight league losses at St Mary's and a staggering 25 goals conceded during this period.
With relegation looming, Southampton still needs to improve on Derby's record for the lowest points total in a Premier League season, but it seems unlikely they will turn things around against Brighton.
Brighton, despite a recent setback against Forest, displayed resilience in their matches against Chelsea, showcasing their attacking prowess. They are likely to exploit Southampton's vulnerable defense.
While Brighton may dominate offensively, their defensive frailties, as shown in the match against Forest, could lead to an open and potentially high-scoring game, with Southampton also capable of finding the back of the net.