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Chelsea vs Southampton Prediction & Betting tips
The professionals in the English Premier League are really not to be envied at the moment. In a three-day cycle, the players must call on their performance at the highest level in order not to lose sight of the goals of the team in this important season phase. Chelsea FC are among the teams that have done anything more difficult than expected between the years in the current season. Although the “Blues” won four out of the last five league games, three of the four wins are only one goal difference. In addition, the Sarri-Elf could never achieve more than two own goals. While this does not change the fact that Chelsea beat Southampton in the context of Matchday 21 as favorites, according to betting odds, we have adapted our recommendation to recent developments.
So far, Southampton has clearly improved in many respects under new coach Ralph Hasenhüttl. Two wins jumped out in five encounters with the ex-Leipziger. Only once did the “Saints” concede more than two goals during this period. For this reason, we have decided between Chelsea and Southampton for the tip to tidy odds that the host from the capital will again achieve a maximum of two goals. The kick-off on Stamford Bridge takes place on Wednesday evening at 19:45.
Chelsea:
Admittedly, many fans had wished that with the signing of Italian coach Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea FC would now show a football that was as appealing and aesthetically pleasing as Naples last year. After almost half a year, it can be stated that the wish was not or only partially met. Although the “Blues” are fourth on the track Champions League return 2019/2020 and yet many matches were rather characterized by combat, defensive stability and few goals instead of spectacle. Not surprisingly, it is also that the Londoners “only” come to 38 matches after 20 matchdays and thus not even scored two goals per game. For comparison: Manchester City or Liverpool marked with the same number of games 16 or ten goals more.
The trend continued seamlessly in the past days and weeks. Since the beginning of November, ie nine matches in the Premier League, Eden Hazard and Co. have not been able to score three goals in one match. In the last home game at home against Leicester City, the turf slump resulted in an embarrassing 0-1 defeat. After all, Chelsea returned last on the road to success, struggling in the 2-1 in Watford and the 1-0 at Crystal Palace, however, again more than expected. Although the first leg ended in Southampton 3-0 for the capital club, this time we assume that the “blues” have to be patient. In any case, between Chelsea and Arsenal, the odds of a maximum of two goals from the hosts seem to be a promising alternative to start the new year with a win. Another argument for our recommendation is the staffing situation. Olivier Giroud injured Crystal Palace and threatens to fail as well as Pedro, Hudson-Odoi, Cesc Fabrgea, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Danny Drinkwater. Even Eden Hazard could get a small break after numerous start-up appearances, especially since the weekend is the next competitive match in the FA Cup on the program.
Southampton:
Last year, fans of the Southampton Football Club had to tremble for a long time for relegation. Ultimately, the “Saints” reached the 17th place and could save themselves just so. A similarly close race is the club from the English South Coast possibly in this season in the house, because currently rank the “saints” gossamer once again above the line, although Burnley is even tied as 18th (first relegation place). Nonetheless, a positive trend since Ralph Hasenhüttl’s commitment is evident. Although the relegation candidate celebrated with the ex-Leipziger “only” two victories in five attempts, nevertheless, the native-born Austrian has undoubtedly ensured that Southampton is again perceived as a much more dangerous opponent.
Although keeper Angus Gunn has always had at least once behind in the past ten Premier League games, the defensive stability under Hasenhüttl has also increased. This may be due to the fact that many attacks are already intercepted by an earlier forchecking. On the other hand, but also on the improved tackling behavior. Hasenhüttl has summoned the old virtues of readiness, willingness to run and passion, so that his team only conceded more than two goals in the five matches mentioned and that against the best offensive of the Premier League (Manchester City). In this duel the “Saints” were one day before Christmas Eve at half time with 1: 3 behind. The second round ended 0-0. As such, we believe that between Chelsea and Southampton betting odds for a maximum of two Chelsea hit values may be included. Pierre Emil Hojbjerg has to stand watch.
Chelsea vs Southampton head to head matches
07.10.18 PL Southampton Chelsea 0 : 3
22.04.18 FAC Chelsea Southampton 2 : 0
14.04.18 PL Southampton Chelsea 2 : 3
16.12.17 PL Chelsea Southampton 1 : 0
25.04.17 PL Chelsea Southampton 4 : 2