Southampton – West Ham : Preview & Prediction
Southampton are in the top half of the table, in ninth place, and have not lost since 15 January at Wolverhampton (3-1). The Saints have won their last two games against Everton (2-0) and Norwich City (2-0) this weekend. Broja’s side have been disgusting the big teams over the last month, beating Manchester City (1-1) at home before winning at Tottenham (3-2) and taking a point at Manchester United (1-1). West Ham, 5th, are close to the Big Four but the Hammers have only won twice in the last 6 games against Watford (1-0) and Wolverhampton (1-0) on Sunday. In the FA Cup, West Ham beat Leeds United (2-0) but had great difficulty in eliminating Kidderminster (2-1 ap) on the road on February 5th. Southampton, meanwhile, have also struggled with two extra-time wins at Swansea (3-2 a.e.) and Coventry (2-1 a.e.) earlier this month. More extra time to come at St.Mary’s Stadium?
Southampton have only lost 1 of their last 12 games.
Saints are unbeaten in their last 6 games in the FA Cup and Premier League.
West Ham have won just 3 of their last 7 games.
Southampton have not lost to the Hammers in their last 2 meetings: 0-0 and 3-2.
Southampton have managed 2 clean-sheets in their last 2 games.
Southampton have found some solidity in the last month and a half and can legitimately claim a qualification ahead of West Ham.
Southampton – West Ham : Betting Tips
Southampton – Win Odds: 2.25
