Southampton vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 08/09/2021, 15:57  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 08/09/2021 at 16:03 in Premier League Predictions

Goals from Mohamed Elyounoussi and James Ward-Prowse were enough to complete the comeback as Southampton twice rose from down to draw 2-2 at Newcastle United. Southampton are enduring a tough start to the campaign and they have two points in three, and are placed 13th while West Ham United are second with seven points. The Saints host high flying West Ham, hoping to be the first to inflict defeat on the Hammers. Their only win, and clean sheet this season came against Newport County in the League Cup, an 8-0 win. Southampton haven’t been the best defensively, conceding two or more in three of the last five matches, and both teams have scored in four of their last five matches. As a result also, four of their last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals, while they are winless in their last five league matches. The Saints have lost three and conceded two or more in four of their last five matches while they are without a win in seven matches against West Ham United.

West Ham United have had a flying start to the season and a win here could see them go top of the standings. Going top isn’t in their hands though, especially after their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in the last game. That game exposed the Hammers’ defensive weaknesses, and going to this game with just one clean sheet in 10 league games says a lot about the visiting team. They however have a great run against the Saints and will be banking on that too. In the last seven meetings with Southampton, West Ham have won six. They also have a gem in Michail Antonio, the lead scorer so far in the season, with four goals in three league matches. West Ham are unbeaten in their last four away league matches and they’ll be stronger with their three new signings available.