The Matchday 25 Premier League clash between Southampton and Bournemouth will take place on February 15 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
In the last round, the team secured only their second victory in the current Premier League season. Ivan Juric's side triumphed in a crucial match against fellow relegation contenders Ipswich, winning 2-1 away. This victory also ended a 13-match winless streak in the league (2 draws and 11 losses). However, the club remains at the bottom of the table, trailing the safety of 17th place by 10 points.
Striker Ross Stewart and defender Jack Stephens are sidelined due to injuries.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Southampton's last 6 Premier League matches.
- At least three goals were scored in Southampton's last six Premier League matches.
- The club has not won the first half in their last seven home league matches (3 draws and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-2-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jan Bednarek, James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Wellington, Kyle Walker-Peters, Lesley Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo – Albert Groenbek, Mateus Fernandes – Paul Onuachu.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side went unbeaten in the league for 11 matches, securing 7 wins and 4 draws. However, this record streak ended in the last round, as they lost 0-2 at home to Liverpool. The team remains just three points away from the Champions League zone, sitting in a high 7th place.
Forwards Evanilson and Enes Unal, along with defenders Julian Araujo, James Hill, Julio Soler, and Marcos Senesi, will miss the match due to injuries.
- The club is unbeaten in six consecutive away Premier League matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in Bournemouth's last seven away Premier League matches.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Bournemouth's last 8 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Lewis Cook, Illya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huysen – Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie – David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Dango Ouattara.
Southampton vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction
There is no doubt that the hosts do not deserve a place in the Premier League. This season, they have only managed to defeat Ipswich and Everton, who are 19th and 16th in the standings, respectively. Including the previous Premier League season, the club has only these two wins in their last 37 matches (7 draws and 28 losses). With such performances, Southampton will not be able to provide significant resistance against Bournemouth, who could qualify for European competitions for the first time in their history.
Moreover, Andoni Iraola's side has a good chance to finish in the Champions League zone, and they will aim to capitalize on this. Dropping points against lower-ranked teams is not an option, so I expect a victory from the visitors. Bournemouth has won 4 of their last 6 away Premier League matches (plus two draws). The team has been efficient both at home and away, scoring at least two goals in their last seven away matches. If they achieve this again, they should secure a win, as Southampton has only scored two goals in two of their last 12 Premier League matches.
My prediction: Bournemouth to win
