Southampton vs Bournemouth Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Southampton fell to a predicted 2-1 loss away to Tottenham before the international break, leaving them 10th in the Premier League with just 33 points from their opening 27 games. This puts them just nine points clear of the relegation zone, and they are some ten points adrift of 8th placed West Brom and 18 points behind the top five.

The Saints’ defeat to Spurs makes it two wins and five defeats for them in their last seven games in all competitions, which is a huge disappointment. They are finally scoring goals though, with them netting 13 times in these seven games. Unfortunately for them their defence has suffered, conceding 18 times at the other end.

At home their form isn’t much better, winning three, drawing one, and loingt four of their last seven Premier League games. Their last four matches have had a total of 15 goals as well, making for some very entertaining football.

Bournemouth are no strangers to entertaining football. Their 6-3 loss to Everton in February was one of the games of the season, and they have seen at least three goals scored in ten of their last 14 matches in all competitions.

Generally it hasn’t gone well for The Cherries though. They have picked up wins against Swansea and West Ham recently, but they have still lost six of their last ten in all competitions. Away from home they have won one, drawn one, and lost seven of their last nine outings, scoring 12 goals and conceding a huge 24 at the other end.

Considering both teams recent defensive issues and the attacking threat they pose I’m expecting an exciting game here. Odds of 8/11 for Over 2.5 Goals look very good value for money. In the end I think Southampton can get the three points though, so I’m also backing a 3-1 correct score predictions at 12/1.