Southampton vs Bournemouth
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 1st April 2017
Kick-off at 17:30 UK/ 18:30 CET
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton).
After a non-stop start to the season, Southampton have played just three games in 48 days and the visit of Bournemouth may prove the perfect tonic to shake off any rustiness. It is a match-up that is slowly growing in stature, with Southampton taking the points when the two sides last met in December. Bournemouth have never won at St Mary’s and after earning their first Premier League double last time out – against Swansea City – they could record another history-making victory on Saturday evening.
Southampton
Subs from Taylor, Cáceres, Gardos, Martina, Boufal, Reed, Isgrove, Hojbjerg, Rodriguez
Doubtful None
Injured Gabbiadini (groin, 5 Apr), Targett (hamstring, 15 Apr), Austin (shoulder, 25 Apr), Pied (knee, Jun), McCarthy (hamstring, unknown), Van Dijk (foot, unknown)
Suspended None
Form WLLWWL
Discipline Y39 R2
Leading scorer Austin 6
Bournemouth
Subs from Allsop, Ramsdale, B Smith, Cargill, L Cook, Mousset, Ibe, Gradel, Stanislas, Wilshere, Arter
Doubtful Arter (calf), Fraser (hamstring), B Smith (match fitness), Stanislas (groin)
Injured Wilson (knee, Oct), Federici (knee, unknown)
Suspended Mings (third of five)
Form LLLDWW
Discipline Y44 R3
Leading scorer King 11
Southampton vs Bournemouth: Head to Head Statistics
The two teams have met few times, they have played just 7 previous fame between them.
Southampton have dominated the previous meetings with 6 wins, they have lost once to Bournemouth and none of their previous meetings have ended as draw.
The Saints have dominated their home games against Bournemouth, they have won all 3 of the games played at St Mary’s Stadium.
The reverse leg of this game ended in a 1-3 win in favour of Southampton.
Southampton vs Bournemouth: Prediction
The two teams haven’t been superb, but Bournemouth seem to have woken from slumber after the stalemate at Old Trafford. They have been unbeaten and have scored 6 goals in their last 3 games and conceded 3 goals.
Southampton also have been good upfront, they have scored 9 goals in their last 3 Premier League games.
We expect a high scoring affair in this game, as we hope the two teams gets on the score sheet.
Southampton vs Bournemouth: Bet Tips
Both teams to score at 1.80 with Betfair
Over 2.5 goals at 1.75
