Southampton vs Bournemouth
England – Premier League
Date: Friday, 20 September 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton).
England – Premier League
Date: Friday, 20 September 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton).
Southampton FC Form & Team News
Southampton earned a 1-0 victory at newly promoted Sheffield United in their previous Premier League fixture. Moussa Djenepo’s effort on 66 minutes proved to be the difference in a difficult match for the Saints.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have impressed in recent weeks and are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. Bookmakers have them at odds of 2.05 for a win on Friday but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of their last 15 Premier League matches, which is why I am tipping BTTS at 1.61.
Moussa Djenepo has been the standout player for Southampton in recent weeks and has scored in his last two Premier League matches. He should retain his place in midfield while Danny Ings is likely to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench at Sheffield.
AFC Bournemouth Form & Team News
Bournemouth claimed a 3-1 victory at home against Everton last time out in the Premier League. Callum Wilson scored a goal in each half while Ryan Fraser was also on target.
The Cherries have been in good form and are unbeaten in five of their last seven matches. Eddie Howe’s men are valued at 3.40 for a win on Friday but having drawn three of their last four matches against the Saints, a similar outcome is worth a shout at 3.50.
After a slow start to the season, Callum Wilson appears to be getting to his best form. He has scored in his last two matches and should start in attack alongside Joshua King and Harry Wilson who have also impressed this season.
Southampton vs Bournemouth Head to Head
Southampton have a 7-1 edge with four draws from 12 previous matches against Bournemouth. Four of the last six meetings have produced BTTS while both teams have drawn three of the last four fixtures.
The corresponding fixture last season ended 3-3 with Callum Wilson netting a brace for the Cherries while James Ward-Prowse was on target for the Saints.
Southampton vs Bournemouth Key Statistics
Southampton & Bournemouth have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 meetings (all competitions).
Southampton & Bournemouth have drawn 3 of their last 4 meetings (all competitions).
Southampton have failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of their last 15 matches (Premier League).
Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of their last 15 matches (Premier League).
Southampton vs Bournemouth Prediction
The home team have already stumbled once at home, but in all honesty, it was against Liverpool who are the current table toppers.
Furthermore, the Saints have been showing real promise in their recent fixtures and have found the back of the net six times from their last five games. It is also worth mentioning that Southampton have been faring well against this opponent in their past fixtures at this venue.
The Cherries are yet to pick up a win here and have admitted defeat four times in their last six visits here. Considering that they lost against the Foxes in their previous Premier League outing as well, the bragging rights are more than likely to swing in favor of Southampton on Friday.
Additionally, the hosts have not kept a clean sheet in their last two head to head fixtures here. Taking into account that Bournemouth have got their names on the scoresheet irrespective of the result, in their previous two outings in a row too, there is certainly every reason to expect goals down each end in this one.
Southampton vs Bournemouth Betting tips
Full-time result: Southampton @ 2.00 (1/1)
Both teams to score @ 1.60 (3/5).
