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Chelsea vs Southampton Predictions & Tips - Blues to End EPL Winless Run

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16 Feb 2023
Alex Waite 16 Feb 2023
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  • Chelsea vs Southampton predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match
  • The fixture is being played at Stamford Bridge (15:00 GMT)
  • Can the Blues down the struggling Saints at home?
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Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Southampton (Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Southampton Predictions


Chelsea rarely lose or concede at home. The Blues can comfortably defeat a struggling Southampton side at Stamford Bridge. 
  • Chelsea vs Southampton Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Chelsea Form
  • Chelsea Injuries & Team News
  • Southampton Form
  • Southampton Injuries & Team News

  • Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last 2 home matches
  • Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Southampton
  • Chelsea have scored 3+ goals in their last 2 home matches against Southampton (Premier League)
  • Southampton have lost to nil in 2 of their last 3 matches (Premier League)
  • Southampton have conceded 2+ goals in their last 3 matches

Head-to-Head


Chelsea have a 49-32 advantage against Southampton in 112 meetings with 31 draws. 

Chelsea Form


Chelsea fell to a 1-0 loss at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Blues couldn’t utilise their 2.34 expected goals and concede with 30 minutes remaining.

Chelsea drew their previous three Premier League matches against West Ham (1-1), Fulham and Liverpool (0-0). 

Graham Potter’s side are 10th in the Premier League after one win in seven. 

Chelsea Injuries & Team News


Forward Raheem Sterling is doubtful.

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, forward Armando Broja and midfielders Christian Pulisic and N’Golo Kante are out. 

Southampton Form


Southampton gave up a 1-0 lead and lost 2-1 at home against Wolves. Carlos Alcaraz struck early before 10 man Wolves scored twice in the final 20 minutes.

Nathan Jones was sacked following the loss. The Saints are bottom of the table with nine defeats in their last 10. 

Southampton Injuries & Team News


Defender Kyle Walker-Peters and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy are doubtful.

Defenders Juan Larios and Valentino Livramento are out. 

Verdict

Chelsea will see this match against a woeful Southampton side as an opportunity to end their winless run. The Saints rarely threaten and the Blues can take advantage at home.

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