LiontipsChelsea vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (October 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
The reigning European champion and the UEFA Super Cup winner, Chelsea defeated Zenit St. Petersburg in their first Champions League game two weeks ago (1:0). On Wednesday, they travelled to Turin hoping to build on their success. However,the Blues unexpectedly lost to Juventus with a score of 0:1.
The Blues advanced to the last 16 in the EFL League Cup after beating Aston Villa, and they suffered their first defeat in the Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel's charges won four games and have earned 13 points. On average, they score 2 goals per game.
Pulisic, Mount, Kante, and James will not feature in the game against Southampton.
Last season, Southampton got lucky: the Saints conceded the most goals in the Premier League, but they never were in danger of relegation. The Saints have been quite lucky in the current draw of the League Cup, too; first, they crushed Newport (8:0), and then knocked out Sheffield United in a penalty shootout (3:2 P).
Ralf Hasenhüttl's men are yet to win a game in the Premier League this season. Soton earned four points from four draws and currently sit in 16th place in the table. Last week, they lost at home to Wolverhampton (0:1).
Southampton will be without Armstrong, Stevens, Smallbone, and Walcott.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of Chelsea's last 3 games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in the last 2 games of Chelsea.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Chelsea.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - yes
In the last 2 games of Chelsea, this bet won.
Tip and bets
Chelsea are the clear favourites; they have the support of the stands and the class advantage. We believe that the Blues will get a landslide victory today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Chelsea
The guests have no choice but to park the bus and hope to catch Chelsea off guard on counterattacks. However, Chelsea have a powerful line of attack and should be able to get past Southampton's defenses.
Second bet - Chelsea to win by 2 goals
