LiontipsWest Ham vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 23, 2021).
Command Analysis
West Ham had a decent season, although the team failed the final segment of the tournament. The Hammers have been contending for a place in the Champions League, but in the last rounds, they threw their chances away. Now West Ham are in the sixth position, and to keep it they can not lose the last game of the season.
At the moment, David Moyes's charges have 62 points in the asset. They are three points ahead of Tottenham and Everton and four points behind Leicester. Even if the Hammers lose to Soton, they might still keep sixth place, but Tottenham have to lose and the Toffees have to have a worse goal difference.
West Ham have won just twice in the last six rounds. They managed to beat West Bromwich (3:1) and Burnley (2:1). The Hammers also drew Brighton 1:1 and lost to Newcastle (2:3), Everton (0:1), and Chelsea (0:1).
In terms of home performance, David Moyes's players are fifth in the Premier League. Of 18 home matches, they won nine, four games ended in a draw and they were defeated in five.
Only midfielder Manuel Lanzini will definitely not play due to injury. Lukasz Fabianski and Arthur Masuaku might also sit out the final game.
After two consecutive victories over Crystal Palace and Fulham (both with a score of 3:1), the Saints lost at home to Leeds (0:2) in the previous round. However, this defeat did not significantly affect Southampton's standings. Ralph Hasenhüttl's charges are in 14th place now, and at best they can still climb two lines if they win the upcoming game.
Soton mainly scored points at home this season, and they earned 65% of points on their pitch. And away they looked frankly weak: the Saints lost nine of their previous ten away games, beating only Sheffield United (2:0). In total, out of 18 away matches, the Saints won only four, drew also four, and lost the other ten.
Forward Che Adams, midfielder Ryan Bertrand, and defender Will Smallbone will not be able to help their team due to injuries.
Trends
СтавкаGoal from 1' to 30' - yes
In six of the last seven head-to-head games on the West Ham pitch, the first goal was scored in the first thirty minutes of the game.
СтавкаDraw in the first half - no
One of the teams won the first half in five previous head-to-head games at West Ham.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
West Ham beat Southampton in six of their last eight head-to-head games at West Ham.
Tip and bets
Throughout the season, West Ham were one of the best home teams in the league. Fans will be allowed into the stadium, which will only raise the hosts' morale. In addition, in the head-to-head, the Hammers often defeated the Saints at home. We suggest betting on the hosts' victory.
Our prediction is West Ham to win
The teams have no reason to sit back in defense. They both have scored quite a lot lately, although they conceded often, too. We are expecting at least three goals in this fixture.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
