David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Southampton
Chelsea
In one of the fixtures of the 14th round of the Premier League, Southampton will host Chelsea at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday. We suggest a promising bet for this match with strong odds.
Match Preview
Russell Martin's Southampton remains rooted at the bottom of the table, trailing their nearest relegation rivals by four points. The Saints' only win this season came against Everton (1-0).
Since then, they’ve suffered defeats to Wolves (0-2) and Liverpool (2-3), while managing a spirited 2-2 draw with Brighton in their last outing. Offensive struggles plague Southampton, having scored just 10 goals—joint-worst in the league alongside Everton.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are hitting their stride. The Blues showcased their dominance by dismantling Aston Villa 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, marking their third emphatic win of the season and their first at home.
Unbeaten in their last five league matches, Mauricio Pochettino's side has notched three wins and two draws. This impressive run keeps them second in the table alongside Arsenal, though they trail league leaders Liverpool by a daunting nine points.
Probable Line-ups
- Southampton: Ramsdale – Bednarek, Manning, Wood, Walker-Peters – Stephens, Aribo, Lallana – Fernandes, Sulemana, Archer.
- Chelsea: Sánchez – Veiga, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Gusto – Fernández, Caicedo – Sancho, Palmer, Madueke – Jackson.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Southampton has managed to score more than one goal in just two of their 13 matches this season.
- Both teams have scored in seven of Chelsea’s last eight matches.
- Last season, Southampton defeated Chelsea twice: 2-1 at home and 1-0 away.
Prediction
Southampton faces significant squad issues with three key players suspended. Chelsea’s current form and depth give them a clear edge. Our recommended bet: "Chelsea to win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.60.
