Southampton FC predicted team lineup vs Bristol City

A Kyle Walker-Peters thunderstrike was the difference when the two teams met at St Mary's in November. 

David Brooks provided two assists from the bench against Huddersfield to help Southampton to a chaotic 5-3 win.

With Che Adams touch-and-go, Brooks could start on the right with Adam Armstrong moved back to striker.

Here is how we predict Southampton will line up this evening...

Goalkeeper and defenders

Gavin Bazunu and Kyle Walker-Peters will continue their streak of starting every league game this season. James Bree is still not available so Ryan Manning should continue at left back. 

Martin could also stick with his favourite pairing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jan Bednarek, but we would not be surprised if the Polish international is rested as he is one yellow away from a two-game ban.

Kyle Walker-Peters made his 150th Southampton appearance on Saturday (Image: Stuart Martin)

Midfielders

With Flynn Downes ruled out through injury, Will Smallbone is best placed to fill in at the number six role.

Joe Rothwell had an impact from the bench and should come into Smallbone's role if he drops back into holding midfield. Stuart Armstrong will complete the midfield trio.

Joe Rothwell scored twice in 65 seconds against Huddersfield (Image: Stuart Martin)

Forwards

As outlined above, Brooks could be in contention to make his first Southampton start at Ashton Gate. 

That would free top goalscorer A Armstrong to return to his more natural role, while Ryan Fraser should flank him on the left.

David Brooks could make his first start since joining on loan from AFC Bournemouth (Image: Stuart Martin)

Full predicted team:

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Smallbone, Rothwell, S Armstrong; Brooks, A Armstrong, Fraser.