LiontipsSouthampton vs Arsenal. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (April 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Southampton had an impressive run in the FA Cup, where the team prevailed over Swansea (3:2) and Coventry City (2:1) on the way to the quarterfinals. The Saints confidently beat West Ham (3:1) in the last 16, but in the following game, they lost to Manchester City (1:4).
Ralph Hasenhuttl's men have played 31 games in the current edition of the Premier League. The team sits in 14th place in the table with 36 points and 37 goals to their name. Soton picked up just one point in the last five matches, when they recorded a 1:1 draw against Leeds United.
Long, Lyanco and McCarthy are sidelined through injuries.
Arsenal didn't play in European tournaments this season and fully focused on the Premier League and the domestic cups. If in the League Cup, the Gunners went all the way to the semifinals, in the FA Cup the team was knocked out by Nottingham Forest (0:1) in the very first match.
As for the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's side is currently in 5th place in the standings with 54 points and 45 goals from 30 games. The team is just three points behind Tottenham with a game in hand. After a victory over Aston Villa (1:0), the Gunners lost two games in a row.
Tomiyasu, Partey, and Tierney are out injured and won't help their team against Southampton.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The visitors won the last 2 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 of the last 6 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
In 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors, this bet won.
Tip and bets
Although Arsenal have dipped in form, Soton are in a slump, and the Gunners will look to take advantage of their hosts' struggles. Southampton have found Arsenal an uncomfortable, and the Londoners won the last two games between the clubs. Arsenal are extremely motivated to get back into the top-4, and we will give them an edge in this fixture.
Our prediction — Arsenal to win
More than three goals were scored in the previous two meetings, and we expect the opponents to deliver a similar performance today. Both sides have quality performers in attack. We suggest taking the over.
Second bet — total over 2.5 goals
