Based on last 50 matches in "England. Premier League", up to 12/04/2024
To build a prediction for the Southampton - Chelsea match, scheduled for 4 December 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Southampton have played 50 matches, in which they won 7 of them, drew 9 times and lost 34 matches. Chelsea, having played 50 matches, won 25 times, drew 12 matches and lost 13 defeats. In the league, Southampton average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.9 conceded. Chelsea average 2 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 17 February 2023 at Chelsea's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
I’m backing yellow cards here, even though the match will be officiated by the low-card referee Tony Harrington. In all 6 of Chelsea’s away matches there were more than 4 yellow cards, and in all 6 of Southampton’s home matches there were more than 4 yellow cards. The average total of yellow cards i... Show more
Chelsea have one defeat in six away matches; the team are in form and score a lot: 14 goals, and that is only away from home.
Southampton are the underdogs; the team have just one win this Premier League season and have conceded 10 at home.
Today, as part of another round of the English Championship, two teams meet: Southampton will host Chelsea, who are in 3rd place in the league table, while Southampton occupy the last, 20th place. Chelsea must beat such an opponent by at least two goals.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Chelsea, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X3.61
Southampton concedes over 2 goals in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.98
Southampton concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of last 7 home matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.98
Southampton concedes over 2 goals from Chelsea in 7 out of 14 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.98
Southampton concedes over 2 goalsat home from Chelsea in 4 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.98
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Chelsea, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.648
In 18 out of 22 last matches where Chelsea played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.648
In 9 out of last 11 home matches, Southampton lost the second half.
2nd Half - W21.63
In 8 out of 10 last matches at home, Southampton lost the second half to Chelsea.
2nd Half - W21.63
Southampton scores against Chelsea in 8 out of 9 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.52
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Тайлер Диблинг. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Весле Фофана, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Тони Харрингтон (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 305 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 9 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 30% of matches (30 out of 100).