The Matchday 34 clash in the Premier League between Southampton and Fulham will take place on April 26 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Fulham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
Simon Rusk's side, who is acting as interim head coach until the end of the season, snatched a draw against West Ham in the last round, scoring an equalizer away after the 90th minute (1-1). However, the club's winless run in the league has extended to nine matches (2 draws and 7 losses). Notably, the team has already been relegated to the Championship. Furthermore, Southampton has secured only two wins in this Premier League campaign, scored the fewest goals – 24, and conceded the most – 78.
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of the last 15 Premier League games involving the club.
- Both teams scored in 10 of Southampton's previous 13 Premier League encounters.
- In their last 11 home league matches, the club has earned just one point.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (5-4-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Kyle Walker-Peters – Lesley Ugochukwu, Matheus Fernandes, Flynn Downes, Kamaldeen Sulemana – Paul Onuachu.
Fulham
The Londoners have lost their last two league matches. First, Marco Silva's side was defeated away by Bournemouth (0-1), and in the last round, they were beaten at home by Chelsea (1-2). Interestingly, Fulham has gone 13 consecutive Premier League matches without a draw (6 wins and 7 losses). Due to setbacks in the last two games, the team has dropped to ninth in the standings, nine points off the European competition spots.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 8 of Fulham's previous 10 league encounters.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the Londoners' last 10 Premier League games.
- The club has secured only two first-half wins in their last 14 Premier League matches (6 draws and 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno – Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Kenny Tete – Sander Berge, Andreas Pereira – Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, Sasa Lukic – Raul Jimenez.
Referee
Tony Harrington (England)
Matches – 15 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Southampton vs. Fulham: Match Prediction
In the first round, the Londoners unexpectedly drew with this opponent at home (0-0). It's unlikely that Southampton will be able to take points from the Londoners again. Marco Silva's side still has a slim chance to return to the fight for a finish in the European spots, while the hosts of the upcoming match are unlikely to leave the bottom of the table.
This season, Southampton has suffered 26 defeats in 33 league games, collecting only five points at home in 16 Premier League matches. At St Mary's, the club concedes an average of 2.7 goals per game. Even Fulham, with average away results in the Premier League, can handle such a defense. Against the league's bottom three, Fulham has a decent record this season – 2 wins and 3 draws.
My prediction – Fulham to win
