Southampton vs Arsenal Betting Predictions and Odds – Premier League
Is there déjà vu for Arsenal?
Match: Southampton vs Arsenal
Competition: Premier League
Date: January 26th, 2021
Betting Tips: Under 2.5
Odds: 1.9
Stake: 4/10 units
In the FA Cup, Arsenal had to cancel the sails against the Saints from Southampton a few days ago, now the next duel between the two clubs is on the agenda in the Premier League. On Tuesday evening, the Gunners from London will again be guests at St. Mary’s Stadium at Southampton FC.
As with the cup game, the best bookmakers again see the Londoners as easy favourites. Southampton vs. Arsenal currently has odds of 2.35 for an away win for the Gunners. Among other things, the assessment will be based on the current form in the Premier League, after all, Arsenal has last been unbeaten five times in a row.
Four of the games were won. In order to improve the starting position for a comeback in the second half of the season, the away game at the Saints is of immense importance. With an away win, Arsenal can move to eighth place in the table and thus increase the pressure on the league competition.
Southampton – Stats & current form
The Saints had to compete twice in the FA Cup last week. In contrast to the other clubs, which played the third round of the Cup just under two weeks ago, Southampton had to play a catch-up game in the English Cup. As expected, the team of head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl prevailed against Shrewsbury Town.
Numerous top performers could even be spared. In the fourth cup round, which was completed last weekend, Southampton started with the best line-up, after all, the Saints had to compete against league rivals Arsenal.
Southampton showed a strong performance against the table neighbours from the Premier League. The Saints’ defence, in particular, made a positive impression. The Gunners’ offensive was held in check for over 90 minutes. At home, it was the fourth time in a row across all competitions that the clean slate was won.
Next home win at St. Mary’s?
There has been three home wins for Southampton FC in the last three home games, including the home game against Liverpool FC. In the Premier League, the Saints have only lost three home games this season. In addition to the two top clubs from Manchester, only the Spurs have prevailed in St. Mary’s so far.
Among other things, the latest trend towards success in the Premier League is due to the Saints’ strong defensive performance. Across all competitions, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team had only conceded three goals in the last nine competitive games, two of the three conceded goals were conceded in the away defeat in Leicester.
Ings is aiming for his eighth Premier League hit
On the offensive, striker Danny Ings is currently the bright spot of the Saints. The 28-year-old striker has already scored seven goals, making Ings the most dangerous player in the squad. On Tuesday evening, Ralph Hasenhüttl will again rely on his protégé at the top, but the native of Graz will have to do without eight players due to injury.
There are no changes at the Saints compared to the latest squad, so the starting XI is likely to remain unchanged. If Southampton prevails against Arsenal, odds of 3.20 will be paid out for tip 1.
The probable lineup of Southampton:
Forster – Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Stephens, Bertrand – Armstrong, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Walcott – Ings, Adams
Last matches from Southampton:
FA Cup
01/23 2021 Southampton 1 – 0 Arsenal London
01/19 2021 Southampton 2 – 0 Shrewsbury
Premier League
01/16 2021 Leicester 2 – 0 Southampton
01/04 2021 Southampton 1 – 0 Liverpool FC
12/29 2020 Southampton 0 – 0 West Ham
Arsenal – Stats & current form
The Gunners’ soaring has stopped for the time being. After a series of six games without a loss, Arsenal went bankrupt for the first time since Christmas last weekend. In the fourth round of the FA Cup, the Londoners had to admit defeat in the away game against their table neighbours from the Premier League.
The Gunners’ offensive was far too harmless to endanger the defensive bulwark of the Saints. But already on Tuesday evening, there is a chance to make amends because the next match against the table neighbours is on at St. Mary’s, this time as part of the Premier League.
According to the form table in the English House of Lords, Arsenal is in the last five games the strongest team behind the Citizens from Manchester. Four of the last five games have been won, with the Gunners scoring eleven goals and conceding only one goal.
Does a single-digit table position beckon?
If the current form of the table neighbours from Southampton is substantiated, Arsenal will for the time being pull past three league competitors, including the Saints. For the first time since matchday six, the Gunners can spend at least one night in a single-digit table position.
When away from home, Mikel Arteta’s team had a record of 4-1-4 this season, most recently two away wins in a row. In the nine away games of the current season, Arsenal only conceded eight goals, making the Gunners the third strongest defence in the league on foreign territory.
On Tuesday evening Arteta will have to do without Pablo Mari due to an injury. There is still a question mark behind the appearances of Aubameyang and Ceballos. Big changes are not expected compared to the last starting XI.
The probable lineup of Arsenal:
Leno – Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney – Elneny, Partey – Pepe, Willian, Martinelli – Aubameyang
Last matches from Arsenal:
FA Cup
01/23 2021 Southampton 1 – 0 Arsenal London
Premier League
01/18 2021 Arsenal London 3 – 0 Newcastle United
01/14 2021 Arsenal London 0 – 0 Crystal Palace
FA Cup
01/09 2021 Arsenal London 2 – 0 Newcastle United
Premier League
01/02 2021 West Bromwich Albion 0-4 Arsenal London
Southampton vs Arsenal – Direct comparison / H2H balance
Across all competitions, it will be the 102nd meeting between the Saints and the Gunners. As expected, the direct comparison is made by the top London club. So far the Gunners have won 51 games against the Saints, and before the recent FA Cup failure, Arsenal remained unbeaten four times in a row against Southampton.
In the first half of the current season, there was a draw for Mikel Arteta’s team against the Saints. After a half-time deficit, Arsenal equalized at the beginning of the second half, but played outnumbered for long periods after the break. According to the course of the game, the Saints’ point win was more than deserved.
In the last three games between Southampton and Arsenal, a prediction of under 2.5 goals has come true. According to the latest performances of both teams, it is obvious that the series will continue on Tuesday evening.
Southampton vs Arsenal Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer Experts
A few days after the cup game in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Southampton and Arsenal meet at the start of the second half of the Premier League. Last weekend, the Saints prevailed against the harmless Gunners 1-0 and thus celebrated their entry into the round of 16 of the FA Cup for the first time since the 2017/18 season.
Ralph Hasenhüttl and his team want to build on the latest performance in the cup and book the second win in a row against their table neighbours from London. Across all competitions, the Saints have recently won three home wins in a row at St. Mary’s, including against the troubled previous year’s champions from Liverpool.
Key facts – Southampton vs Arsenal tips
- The Saints prevailed against the Gunners from London in the FA Cup a few days ago.
- Southampton is currently the fourth strongest home team in the Premier League.
- Arsenal has been unbeaten five times in a row in the Premier League.
At home, Southampton is currently the four strongest home team in the Premier League anyway. So far this season only the home games against the two clubs from Manchester and the home game against Spurs have been lost. In the run-up to the upcoming home game, the Saints are brimming with self-confidence.
As in the fourth round of the FA Cup, we expect a close match between the two table neighbours in the Premier League. If you consider how weak the Gunners’ offensive against the Saint’s defensive bulwark was recent, few goals between the two clubs can be expected in the second half of the season.
