Southampton vs. Newcastle United Match preview
English Premier League takes its milestone to the 8th game week as Southampton take on Newcastle United in a blazing St Mary Stadium on Friday night. The host is sitting in 4th place on the League table with 13 points following their recent victory away at Aston Villa and will be looking forward to bagging more points when they welcome the Magpies. On the other hand, the visitors are sitting 11th with 11 points on the table standings after grabbing a victory against Everton on Sunday.
Match Facts
- Southampton has won six, drawn one, lost two Premier League games this season.
- There have been more than two goals produced during The Saints’ four home played League matches.
- Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side has registered four clean-sheets in their last nine league matches.
- The Saints have won three out of four home League matches
- Newcastle United have won three, drawn two, and lost two league matches for the season.
- The Magpies have kept just a single clean-sheet for the seven played League matches this season.
Southampton vs. Newcastle United Head to Head
In 2016 April was the last time for Southampton to grab a victory from the visitors. In their last eight encounters,
Magpies have won four, drawn three, and lost one. Newcastle has kept three clean-sheets in the last eight league matches played.
At least more than two goals were scored in their six out of eight League matches played.
Team news
United winger Allan Saint-Maximin was forced off against Everton with a dead leg. Head coach Bruce said: “We expect him to make a recovery.”
Ings hurt his knee in a 4-3 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park over the weekend. However, an initial scan has indicated that the striker has avoided a serious injury, according to the club, which will entertain Steve Bruce’s side on Friday night.
Southampton vs. Newcastle United Prediction
Southampton have been in great form of late but the absence of striker Danny Ings could have a big impact on the way this game goes.
Newcastle on the other hand, have been a stubborn opponent that does not make it easy for the host, therefore; it is going to be a very interesting game to watch
Our pundits are predicting a win for the home team for this match, Betway backing the results with 1.91 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.955 odds
Goals
Over 2.5 Betway 1.83 1XBet 1.91
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