Arsenal vs Southampton Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors just have one point on the league table.

Arsenal will face off against Southampton in the Matchday 7 of the 2024-25 season of the Premier League. Arsenal are currently placed in the third position in the Premier League table with 14 points in six games. They have registered four wins and two draws

On the other hand, Southampton are currently placed at the 19th position in the points table with one point in six games. They have one draw and five losses. They are yet to win a game in this season of the Premier League.

Southampton suffered a 3-1 defeat against Bournemouth in the last game. On the other hand, Arsenal were superb and won the last game against PSG by a margin of 2-0 in the Champions League. The Gunners are currently unbeaten for 28 matches at home against Southampton. They will look to carry on with the record.

KickOff:

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Emirates Stadium

Form:

Arsenal (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Southampton (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka is the player to watch out for Arsenal in this game. He has played nine games so far in all competitions, scored two goals and provided five assists. In the last season, he played 47 games in all competitions, scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists.

Saka is known for his excellent dribbling skills, close control, and ability to manoeuvre in tight spaces. His technique with the ball at his feet is often highlighted. Saka possesses a good pace, which allows him to beat defenders in one-on-one situations and make rapid transitions from defence to attack.

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

Tyler Dibling is the player to watch out for Southampton. He has played eight games in all competitions so far this season, scored one goal and provided two assists. In the last season, he played 23 games in all competitions, scored four goals and provided five assists.

Known for his quick feet and balance, Dibling can wriggle out of tight situations, as noted in his performances where he’s described as having the ability to travel with the ball effectively. He has an eye for a pass. He is good with his through balls and assists, which indicates a high football IQ.

Match Facts:

• Southampton are yet to win a game in this season of the Premier League.
• Arsenal are currently unbeaten for 28 matches at home against Southampton
• Southampton have played 24 matches away from home against Arsenal without winning a single game in the Premier League.

Arsenal vs Southampton: Betting Tips and odds:

• Arsenal to win: 1.5 as per 1xBet
• Total goals over 2.5 – Yes: 1.8 as per Bet365
• Bukayo Saka to score – Yes: 1.5 as per DafaBet

Injury and Team News:

Arsenal will be without captain, Martin Odegaard. Ben White might also not play, Timber had a knock in the midweek game. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney will be sidelined.

Will Smallbone, Gavin Bazunu and Kamaldeen Sulemana will miss out for Southampton.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 46

Arsenal win: 23

Southampton win: 9

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineup:

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Raya; Calafiori, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Southampton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Taylor; Ugochukwu, Downes; Dibling, Aribo, Brereton Diaz; Archer

Match Predictions:

Arsenal are complete favourites and are expected to thump Southampton at home.

Predictions: Arsenal 4-1 Southampton

Telecast Details:

India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US –  NBC Sports

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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