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Southampton vs Swansea: FA Cup match prediction
Southampton is failing the season in the Premier League, they have already managed to change the coach, but so far this has not had a positive effect. Swansea is usually among the middle peasants of the Championship and has not had much success this season. How will the confrontation between the rivals end on January 12 in the 1/32 finals of the FA Cup? We suggest you familiarize yourself with our betting tip and choose the exact bets
Command Analysis
Southampton
EnglandCurrent form
Southampton are the main contenders for relegation in the Premier League. In 20 rounds, the Saints have scored only six points, with which they are at the bottom of the standings. The dismissal of Russell Martin and the appearance of Ivan Juric on the coaching bridge did not lead to positive changes - defeats were recorded in the last three rounds, and they managed to score only one goal in this period. The previous match in the Premier League ended in a crushing defeat to Brentford with a score of 0:5 on their home field. It should be noted that Southampton have won only one victory in the championship at their home arena.
Disqualifications and injuries
Stevens, Downs and Smallbone are injured and will not play in today cup match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Southampton have lost four of their last five matches
- In three of the previous four matches involving the Saints, there was no exchange of goals scored
- Southampton home defeat streak reaches six games
Probable line-up: Ramsdale, Bednarek, Manning, Wood, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Aribo, Lallana, Fernandes, Sulemana, Archer.
Swansea City
WalesCurrent form
Swansea, in general, is having a good season in the Championship and does not lose hope to finish in the top 6 and fight for promotion, although the competition in the tournament is very serious. After 26 rounds, the Welshmen occupy only 12th place in the table, but at the same time they are only six points behind the coveted top six. After two victories in a row, the team lost to Portsmouth with a crushing score of 0:4 away and drew at home with West Bromwich (1:1). Swansea has not shone in away matches throughout the season, having already lost 7 out of 13 matches played at other arenas.
Disqualifications and injuries
Due to injuries, Cooper will not help his team today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Swansea have lost their last two away games
- Three of Swansea previous five matches have seen goals exchanged
- More than two goals have been scored in four of the Welshmen previous five encounters
Estimated lineup: Vigoro, Tymon, Darling, Cabango, Naughton, Eom, Grimes, Francoux, Ronald, Fulton, Vipotnik.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In three of the last four head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.67Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
The bet has played in four of the guests' previous five matches
2.60Bet Exact score 2:1
Four of Swansea last five away defeats have been by one goal
8.10Tip and bets
Southampton have lost six home games in a row and the players will obviously be extremely motivated to break the losing streak today. Moreover, today opponent is far from the strongest; last season, the Saints beat Swansea twice in the Championship without any problems. In addition, the Welsh are traditionally most vulnerable in away games. We think, not without problems, but still, the hosts will gain the upper hand today.
Our prediction is Southampton win at odds of 1.73
Bet on total
Swansea is a fairly open team, which even in away matches plays bold attacking football. In four of the five previous matches, the bet on the total over 2.5 goals played. Plus, in two face-to-face matches last season, more than two goals were also scored.
The second bet is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.76
Bet on corners
On their home field, Southampton will clearly play first number, will try to impose their football. We expect that the hosts will be able to significantly surpass the opponent in the number of corners.
Prediction - Southampton win on corners with odds of 1.63
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