Southampton – Burnley : Preview & Prediction
Southampton, 15th, is only 4 lengths ahead of Burnley, 18th and first relegation … A victory would allow the Saints to be 7 lengths ahead of their opponent of the day and to give themselves some air compared to the relegation zone. It was not until the 8th and final day to see Southampton clinch their first victory of the season in the English league against Leeds United (1-0) last Saturday. This success comes after 2 defeats in a row against Wolverhampton (0-1) and on Chelsea (3-1). At St. Mary’s Stadium, the Saints have already hooked Manchester United (1-1) and West Ham (0-0). Burnley could be Southampton’s next victim !. The formation of Dyche totals only 3 points out of 24 distributed, too little to hope for a better place than the 18th. Burnley has just lost on the lawn of Manchester City (2-0) after 2 points sharing at Leicester City (2-2) and in front of Norwich City (0-0), the red lantern. Away, Burnley also lost on the grounds of Liverpool (2-0) and Everton (3-1) and is classified in 19th place. Burnley, who has the 2nd worst attack in the Premier League (5 goals), should encounter real difficulties to be decisive among the Saints.
Burnley is 18th and in a relegation position.
Southampton is 15th in the standings.
Burnley is one of the 3 teams not to have won a league game.
Southampton won the direct double confrontation last season: 1-0 and 3-2.
Burnley suffered 3 defeats in 4 trips in the Premier League.
Southampton intends to sign a second victory in a row to make a comeback in the standings. Without a win since the start of the season, Burnley should leave St. Mary’s Stadium empty-handed.
Southampton – Burnley : Betting Tips
Southampton – Win Odds: 1.95
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
