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Southampton FC vs. Newcastle United
We can expect a brilliant match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United on the second day of the new year. The upcoming home team, Southampton, are in 13th place in the table and are in a secure midfield position. They are ten points behind 18th place and their upcoming opponents Newcastle United.
Newcastle United are currently 19th in the table and are in danger of not playing in the Premier League next year. The good news for all Newcastle supporters is that they are only two points behind Watford FC, who are 17th in the table. Newcastle’s new owner has ambitious plans and certainly wants to play internationally with his club in the long run. We are curious to see if they can take something countable home against Southampton. Find out more about this match in our Southampton vs Newcastle betting tips.
Southampton – Newcastle Info
– Date & Time: 02.01.2021, at 15:00.
– Venue: Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium (32,505 spectators)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 21
– TV coverage: Sky
Southampton Form & Balance Check
Southampton FC are unbeaten in three games across the competition. Especially in the last match against Tottenham Hotspurs, they presented themselves from their best possible side. Coach Ralf Hasenhüttl’s team was outnumbered in the 39th minute due to Mohammed Salisu’s yellow-red card and still managed to earn a 1-1 draw. That’s why the Saints’ form curve is pointing steeply upwards. We think they have enough confidence to beat Newcastle given their last game against Spurs.
Many goals conceded
Southampton are having major problems keeping opposing attackers away from their own goal. They have not been able to keep a clean sheet once in their last eight league games. In total, Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has conceded 29 goals. Therefore, it seems very realistic to us that the Magpies will score at least one goal at Southampton FC. Southampton have always conceded at least one goal in their last eight league games.
Southampton facts & analysis
– They are currently 13th in the table.
– Southampton played their last match against Tottenham 1:1
– Southampton FC are unbeaten in three matches
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
The Magpies are not in a good shape, but still managed to gain some confidence in their last league match against Manchester United. Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Rangnick’s side and picked up an important point in the relegation battle. Nevertheless, we expect them to have big problems against Southampton. They have the weakest defence along with Norwich City in their ranks and have conceded a combined twelve goals in their last four league games.
Away weakness
Newcastle United grabbed just one win. They were able to celebrate a three-point win against Burnley in their own stadium. Away from home, they have managed quite little so far. They have drawn three games in total and lost six away games. We don’t expect them to celebrate their first away win against coach Ralph Hasenhüttl’s currently home-strong Legionnaires. Newcastle lost their last away game 3-1 at Liverpool.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– They are currently in second last place in the table.
– Newcastle United drew their last match against Manchester United 1:1
– The Magpies are still waiting for their first away win
Predicted line-up – last update on 31 December 2021
Southampton FC will have to do without Mohammed Salisu for the match against Newcastle. We suspect Oriol Romeu will move into central defence in his place. Ralph Hasenhüttl is currently operating in a 5-3-2 formation, which condenses the midfield enormously.
The Newcastle coach, Eddie Howe, will have to change his team in many positions compared to the game against the English top team Manchester United. For example, Manquillo will be missing due to a yellow suspension. Murphy could move into the starting eleven in his place. They are currently operating in a compact 4-5-1 formation.
Southampton vs Newcastle direct comparison & Statistics
Of the last 20 meetings, Newcastle United have won eight games, drawn six and Southampton FC have also won six. The previous duels between the coaches were very even. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team won once, one match ended in a draw and Eddie Howe’s team also won once.
Southampton have not won any of their last two matches against Newcastle.
– The last match ended with a 2-2 draw
– Newcastle have won four of their last six matches
