Southampton vs Watford: Preview and Prediction

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Southampton are in 16^th place with 6 points and are a contender to get sucked into the looming relegation battle. Last weekend they went to Manchester City and lost 6-1. The defeat was heavy and perhaps the only thing that they could take from the game was that they scored a goal. It was their first goal since September 17^th.

The Saints have won just 1 game all season, and it is matches at home to Watford at the weekend will count, and a win really is needed on Saturday. The problem is that they have yet to win at St Mary’s, just how long can that go on? 

Watford are in 8^th and on 19 points and have had a healthy start to their Premier League campaign. The problem is that the club are all over the place. One week they will win a game in solid fashion the next as in evidenced last weekend with their loss to Newcastle, they will simply not show up.

Just 7 points from their 19 have come away from home and only a surprise 2-0 victory over Wolves is their only away win in their past 4 games.

Team News:

Southampton: Wesley Hoedt has a foot injection, and whilst manager Mark Hughes remains optimistic it feels like a stretch that the player will be ready for this game. Mario Lemina has a good chance to make the squad after his thigh injury

Watford: Etienne Capoue is banned for this game after picking up 5 yellow cards. Tom Cleverley will not return until after the international break.

Southampton vs Watford Head to Head:

Last season Southampton won this fixture 1-0.

Watford last won here in 2017 which was the first time since 2008.

The last 4 fixtures at Southampton when they have hosted Watford have all been under 2.5 goals.

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