One of the matches in the 7th round of the English Championship will take place on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will host Southampton. Here’s a prediction for this matchup from the Sportsmacro experts.
Arsenal
Arsenal has made a strong start in the current APL season, setting the stage for a potential title run. After finishing in second place for the past two seasons, the “Gunners” are clearly aiming for the trophy this time around. In their first six matches, they’ve only drawn with Brighton and Manchester City, with scores of 1-1 and 2-2, respectively.
In addition, Arsenal has secured solid victories against Wolverhampton and Aston Villa, both ending 2-0, as well as wins over Tottenham and Leicester with scores of 1-0 and 4-2. These results have positioned the team in third place in the standings. Furthermore, Mikel Arteta’s squad achieved a notable 2-0 victory against PSG in the Champions League this week, following a goalless draw away at Atalanta.
Southampton
Southampton, back in the APL after a year in the Championship, has struggled at the start of the season. Russell Martin’s squad has had difficulty adjusting to the demands of the top division, managing to secure only one point from their first six matches, with a draw against fellow newcomer Ipswich (1-1).
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The rest of their performances have been disappointing, featuring losses to Newcastle and Nottingham (0-1), as well as defeats against Brentford and Bournemouth (1-3 each) and Manchester United (0-3). As a result, the Saints find themselves in second-to-last place in the standings.
Key Facts about the match
- Southampton have suffered five losses in their last six matches.
- Meanwhile, Arsenal have netted two goals in their last four games.
- Interestingly, in six out of the last eight encounters between these teams, the bet on “Total less than 2.5 goals” has proven to be a winning one.
Probable Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Partey, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
- Southampton: Ramsdale, Bree, Garwood-Bellis, Wood, Taylor, Ugochukwu, Lallana, Corne, Aribo, Fraser, Armstrong.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In the 2022/2023 season, the two teams faced off twice, with both matches ending in draws: 1-1 at Southampton and 3-3 in London. Arsenal has remained unbeaten against Southampton in their last six encounters, securing three victories during this period.
Arsenal vs Southampton Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, Arsenal are clear favorites for the upcoming match. With a strong attack and solid defensive play from Arteta’s side, coupled with the challenges Southampton has been facing, it sets the stage for a likely comfortable victory for the Londoners.
