Southampton vs Chelsea Prediction 20.02.2021

Here's our Southampton vs Chelsea Prediction analysis: Chelsea will be taking their game to St Mary's Stadium, as they look to continue their resurgence in the Premier League when they face Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

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Match status: 2020-21 Premier League - Matchweek 25
Kick-off: Saturday 20 Feb 2021, 12:30pm CET
 Venue: St. Mary's Stadium (Southampton)

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After a series of match-winning performances under their new manager, Chelsea have made a return to the PL top-four. In fact, they will be looking to secure their fifth straight victory when they travel to Southampton this weekend.

Meanwhile, Southampton have been struggling to find their feet in the top flight since the year started. They have picked up only three points from a possible 21 points. Consequently, this negative return has seen them slip further down the league table.

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In their last league match, Chelsea came out on top against relegation-threatened Newcastle. TheBlues took the lead in the first half through an Olivier Giroud's strike, and soon after, they doubled the tally via a goal from Timo Werner. They went in at break with that two-goal lead, and after an uneventful second half, they were able to claim all three points and a clean sheet.

With that victory, Chelsea leapfrogged West Ham into fourth-place on the league standings – albeit on a superior goal difference. A title challenge seems to be out of the picture as they currently sit 14 points away from top spot, but they will be plotting to secure a Champions League spot at least.

Following the arrival of Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea have won five of their six matches under the experienced gaffer, including four consecutive victories in the league. The German tactician will be counting on this improved form of his side, when they take on theSaints on Saturday.

Southampton's woes continued in their last fixture against Wolves when they crumbled to a 2-1 defeat. After taking the lead in the 25th minute courtesy of a Danny Ings volley, Soton went in at break as the better of the two sides. However, they were made to rue a couple of missed chances, as an improved performance and two second-half goals from Wolves took the game away from them.

Currently occupying 13th-place on the league table, Southampton have been unimpressive since the turn of the year. In fact, they are on a six-match losing streak in the league, with their last win stretching as far back as the 1-0 victory against Liverpool in early January.

Ralph Hassenhuttl will be concerned by his side's poor run of results. And he will be aiming for a quick turnaround, perhaps starting with a victory against a rejuvenated Chelsea side on their turf this weekend.

The reverse fixture ended in a 3-3 stalemate at Stamford Bridge. That match came to a close after a late Southampton equalizer, which must have left a sour taste in the Blues’ mouth. Southampton will need to quickly put their woes behind them if they're to get a result in this pivotal clash.

Injured or Suspended Players

Southampton: Michael Obafemi, Will Smallbone, Ibrahima Diallo, Theo Walcott and Sam McQueen.

Chelsea: Thiago Silva, Tammy Abraham and Charly Musonda Jr.

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Southampton vs Chelsea Predictions

Southampton have lost their last three home games in the Premier League, and this highlights their poor record on this turf. Also, they have admitted defeat in exactly half of their 12 league games at St Mary’s Stadium.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have won three of their last five away games, and will be aiming to claim their third consecutive away victory. Clearly, Chelsea are huge favorites in this contest, but we expect both teams to score.