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Southampton FC v. Chelsea FC
In the Premier League, Chelsea FC managed to end their short drought of two winless games in a row last Saturday. The Blues won 2-1 over Leicester City to record their second win of the season. After winning at Everton in the season opener, Thomas Tuchel’s team only took one point from the games against Tottenham and Leeds. Therefore, it was all the more important for the Londoners to dutifully do their homework against Leicester. Chelsea will be looking to claim the same after their upcoming encounter on the south coast of England.
Southampton also won 2-1 against Leicester City earlier this season. However, that success came before the recent weekend when the Saints faced Manchester United. The Red Devils won 1-0 at St Mary’s Stadium, meaning that Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side failed to record their second win of the season and instead conceded their second defeat of the season. The next top team awaits the Saints in the form of Chelsea. Find out what we expect from this match in our Southampton – Chelsea tip
Southampton – Chelsea info:
– Date & Time: 30.08.2022, 20:45 hrs.
– Venue: Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 5
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Southampton Form & Balance Check
Southampton were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United. In total, the Saints fired 17 shots towards the opponent’s goal, but only five of those were counted as shots on goal. The shot accuracy of the finishes was just under 30%. The offensive effort against the Red Devils was okay, but too little to take anything of note against a strong Man United. However, there is no need to panic. In the previous game against Leicester, the Saints showed how things can be done differently. After being 1-0 down, Southampton turned the game around and got their first win of the season. However, this is the only one from four matches so far.
No reliance on offence
While striker Adams still scored both goals in the 2-1 win over the Foxes, the attacker did not score against Manchester United. Coach Hasenhüttl cannot yet rely on the offensive. Of the five goals scored so far this season, only two have come from strikers. Against Tottenham and Leeds, midfielders scored three times and Walker-Peters, who is a right-back, once. In addition, Southampton scored four of the five goals in the 2nd half. The Saints have not managed to score in the first 45 minutes since Matchday 1.
Southampton facts & analysis
– Southampton are 13th in the table with 4 points.
– The Saints lost the last match with 0:1 against Man United.
– Southampton have only one win from 4 games so far.
Chelsea form & balance check
It was very important for Chelsea to win against Leicester in order to make the turnaround early. Otherwise, the Blues would have been in a negative spiral early in the season. The Londoners won 2-1 on Saturday against the still winless Foxes from Leicester. It was equally important that Sterling scored his first two goals for Chelsea. With this three-goal win, the Blues made up for the 0:3 against Leeds United for the time being. To regain confidence in their own game, Chelsea want to win at Southampton. Because the fact is that there is still no consistency – neither in the game nor in the results.
Not nil again
The 80 million transfer of Fofana from Leicester to Chelsea is expected to be wrapped up in the coming days. The centre-back is expected to strengthen the Blues’ defence. That they are looking for reinforcements was again evident against the Foxes. It was the third game in a row in which Chelsea conceded at least one goal. However, this time it was only one goal. Before that, the Londoners conceded two from Spurs and three from Leeds. Despite only one defeat on the season, the Blues’ goal tally stands at -1.
Chelsea facts & analysis
– Chelsea are 6th in the table with 7 points.
– The Blues last won with 2:1 against Leicester.
– Chelsea lost their last away match with 0:3 at Leeds.
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 August 2022
Once again Ralph Hasenhüttl tried it offensively. Against United, the Saints fielded a 4-2-3-1 system with striker Adams the target man. Southampton failed to score against the Red Devils, which was surprising as Adams had previously bagged a brace and the Saints had scored in all their previous games. That Hasenhüttl will change his system against Chelsea is not to be expected, but not impossible.
For the first time this season, Thomas Tuchel dispensed with his 3-5-2 tactics in the win over Leicester City. Instead of relying on the well-rehearsed approach, the Blues went with a 4-4-2 system. What remained the same, however, was the one-two punch of Havertz and Sterling. Sterling scored a brace to give the Londoners three points.
Southampton – Chelsea direct comparison & Statistics
Tuesday sees the 81 clash between Southampton and Chelsea. So far Chelsea have won more games against Southampton. The Blues won 39 times. The Saints have only won 20 times. There have been 21 draws. The last time the two teams split was 6-0 to Chelsea.
– Chelsea have won all of their last three meetings.
– In the last three duels alone, Chelsea have scored 13 goals against the Saints.
– Southampton have not won any of their last five matches against the Blues.
– Saints last won at home over Chelsea in 2013.
– Chelsea have not lost any of their last nine away games at the Saints.
