Premier League: Southampton vs. Bournemouth Picks — Saints Target Second Straight Win (Feb 15)

Action in the Premier League resumes this weekend following the FA Cup. Southampton will be aiming to record a second successive win to enhance their slim hopes of avoiding relegation in 2024-25.

The Saints remain ten points adrift from safety after 24 rounds of matches, but confidence would have been gained after picking up just a second win of the season in the latest round of fixtures against Ipswich.

Bournemouth continue to catch the eye this term. Andoni Iraola’s side are in the fight for European qualification, but their club-record unbeaten sequence was ended in the previous round of league matches at the hands of Liverpool.

Odds

Cherries Chasing Three Straight Wins Against Saints

Southampton had a strong historic record against Bournemouth after losing just two in the first eleven Premier League matches between the sides. However, the Cherries have recorded wins in each of the previous two. Bournemouth could complete their first league double over the Saints this weekend.

Southampton vs. Bournemouth Key Stats

• Southampton are looking to record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since February 2022.
• Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last six on the road, winning on four occasions over that period.
• The Cherries have suffered just a single Premier League loss in their last 12 matches against teams starting the day in the bottom three positions.

Southampton Team News

Flynn Downes could be back in contention to start this weekend, while Ryan Fraser could feature among the subs. However, Samuel Edozie, Jack Stephens, and Ross Stewart remain out.

Possible Lineup

A. Ramsdale (GK); J. Bree, J, Bednarek, T. Harwood-Bellis, K. Walker-Peters, L. Ugochukwu, J. Aribo, Wellington, M. Fernandes, A. Gronbaek, P. Onuachu

Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth continue to battle against a lengthy injury list. James Hill could return this weekend, but Evanilson, Enes Unal, Marcos Senesi, and Alex Scott are among the key players missing.

Possible Lineup

K. Arrizabalaga (GK); L. Cook, D. Huijsen, I. Zabarnyi, M. Kerkez, T. Adams, R. Christie, D. Brooks, J. Kluivert, A. Semenyo, D. Ouattara

Southampton vs. Bournemouth Prop Picks

High-scoring affairs are likely when Southampton are in action. The Saints have conceded an xGA of 49.43 this season, and have allowed 40 goals from open play. Therefore, over 2.5 goals looks among the prominent props selections.

Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara has been the scoring threat for the Cherries in recent weeks. The striker has seamlessly filled the void left by Evanilson, and has scored six in 21 this season from an xG of 7.69.

Southampton vs. Bournemouth Picks

Southampton may come into this weekend with a recent league win under their belt. However, the Saints have lost each of their last six at St. Mary’s, conceding a whopping 22 goals over that period. Bournemouth look an excellent price to cover the spread this Saturday.