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Our betting experts preview the Premier League match between Southampton and West Ham and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Southampton take on West Ham for a match in the Premier League this coming Sunday at St. Mary’s Stadium. With 5 defeats from their last 6 games, the mood around the Southampton camp could probably be a lot better. They need to up their game or prepare for more disappointment when facing West Ham on their home ground.

Position in the Premier League standings: Southampton vs West Ham

The current standings in the Premier League show us how Southampton and West Ham have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 11 clash on Sunday.

Current form and previous Premier League encounter between Southampton and West Ham

Southampton caught in a slump

Results have been dismal for Southampton in recent weeks and they will be bordering on desperation for a quick turnaround. In their last three matches, the Saints lost 1-0 against Aston Villa, 1-2 against Everton and 4-0 against Manchester City.

West Ham are looking formidable

West Ham keep brushing aside all resistance adding more points to their tally last time out. The Hammers look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Anderlecht, who were defeated by 0-1. Then, Fulham got outclassed in a 3-1 won, before beating Anderlecht by 2-1.

Latest games between Southampton and West Ham

The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Southampton came away as 3-1 winners. It was a match played at St. Mary’s back in March 2022 in the FA Cup. This time round, betting on West Ham will get you odds 2.40, meaning the bookies predict that they are in with a 42% chance of three points at St. Mary’s. You can get a price of 2.90, should you wish to add Southampton to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Highlights from the last time Southampton and West Ham met:

Betting stats and facts for Southampton and West Ham

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Southampton and West Ham. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out across all tournaments.

  • Southampton have scored in 23 of the last 25 home matches
  • In 7 of the last 8 home matches Southampton played, both teams scored
  • Southampton have conceded in 13 of the last 14 home matches
  • Southampton have conceded in 11 of the last 12 matches
  • Southampton have lost the last 4 matches in a row
  • West Ham have scored in 9 of the last 10 matches
  • West Ham have won 5 of the last 6 matches
  • West Ham have not lost 8 of the last 10 matches
  • West Ham have scored in 5 of the last 6 away matches
  • West Ham have conceded in 6 of the last 8 matches
  • In the last 3 Southampton home matches versus West Ham the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Southampton home matches versus West Ham the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Southampton have not won 8 of the last 9 matches versus West Ham
  • Southampton have not won 9 of the last 11 home matches versus West Ham
  • In 7 of the last 9 Southampton matches versus West Ham the sum of goals was under 3.5

Primary goalscorer

The standings of the top-scoring players in the last 6 matches in the Premier League show that Southampton might be relying on in-form Adam Armstrong when it comes to scoring in the upcoming match. On the other side, Michail Antonio has been one of the decisive players from West Ham recently. Both players are expected to be dangerous and difficult to stop on Sunday.

Southampton vs West Ham Match predictions

To sum up, the upcoming match between Southampton and West Ham seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with the main prediction for this game but also some alternative ones.

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