Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(10) 5 Goals 20 (26)
(6) 4 Assists 18 (20)
(6.3) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
28.2 Average Age 23.4
179.6 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.7) 0.6 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 42% (49%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Southampton
Chelsea
Player Reason Status Rating
Adam Lallana Out 6.37
Gavin Bazunu Out N/A
Ross Stewart Out 6.04
Will Smallbone Out 6.08
Aaron Ramsdale Out 6.56
Jan Bednarek Out 6.43
Taylor Harwood-Bellis Out 6.44
Flynn Downes Out 6.36
Tyler Dibling Out 6.57
Paul Onuachu Doubtful 6.27
Player Reason Status Rating
Reece James Out 6.55
Wesley Fofana Out 6.75

Team News

Southampton
Chelsea
  • Southampton are without as many as seven players through injury here, while key men Tyler Dibling, Flynn Downes and Taylor Harwood-Bellis will sit this one out after collecting their fifth yellow cards.
  • Paul Onuachu may be cleared to return, having missed Friday's trip to Brighton.
  • Reece James has picked up a new injury and looks set to be sidelined until the new year.
  • Wesley Fofana was forced off through injury against Aston Villa at the weekend and looks set to miss a number of matches.

Match FactsSponsored

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Southampton have failed to win 25 of their last 26 matches (Premier League).
Southampton lose or draw
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Southampton have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
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Chelsea are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (Premier League).
Chelsea win or draw

Prediction

  • Southampton were unfortunate not to take all three points against Brighton on Friday night, with VAR ruling out what appeared to be a perfectly good goal for Cameron Archer in the second half.
  • The Saints remain cut adrift at the bottom of the Premier League table, four points from safety, with their poor goal difference effectively making it a five-point gap.
  • Chelsea made it six matches unbeaten when they cruised past Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
  • The Blues now sit joint-second with Arsenal and two points ahead of crisis-hit Manchester City.
  • Expect a resounding win for the visitors here against a Southampton side without plenty of key players.
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