Southampton vs Stoke: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 3rd March 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Kick off at 3pm GMT
Venue: St Mary's Stadium

Match Preview:

Southampton are 16^th in the league but it’s only goal difference keeping them from being in the bottom three and the Saint’s who have experienced just 1 win in their last five are desperate to get all three points here. What better place than St Mary’s to do so? But the rub is that Southampton has the 2^nd to worst home record in the Premier League.

Let’s break down those stats which is not easy reading for any Saints fans. From 15 games they have won just three times, drawing 6 and losing 6. With 16 goals scored only five other clubs have a worse record, and from their last 30 points at home they have earned just 10. That in a nutshell is relegation form.

Stoke have been in the Premier League for a glorious 10 years but is that all set to end? The club come into this game second from bottom and have gone 4 games without a win, though three of those have been draws. Stoke has the worst away record in the league having won just 7 points from a possible 42.

Southampton vs Stoke Team News:

Southampton - Charlie Austin is a long term injury, Shane Long is a major doubt

Stoke - Stephen Ireland and Ryan Shawcross could make the team after suffering calf and ankle injuries respectively

Southampton vs Stoke Head to Head:

Stoke has won the last 2 meetings at Southampton

Home or away Southampton has just 1 win from the last 6 meetings

Southampton vs Stoke Prediction:

Southampton have been really poor and out of the two sides it is Stoke that need the points more. They like coming to St Mary's and we will back them to win the game on the +1 handicap which is great value.

Southampton vs Stoke Betting Tips:

Stoke to beat Southampton with a +1 goal handicap start at 2.10

Correct score: 1-1 draw at 7.50