Southampton vs Arsenal Predictions and Betting Tips
There's lots of Premier League action during the week with four games scheduled to feature this Tuesday. We would focus on the rematch of the just concluded FA Cup 4th round tie as Southampton and Arsenal, once again, lock horns. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Southampton recently knocked out the defending champions of the FA Cup just last weekend. Gabriel's own goal was the solitary goal of the game as the Saints marched on to the next round. As such, we expect the Gunners to go to the St. Mary's Stadium with their guns blazing so as to get that much-needed revenge victory.
Saints going up and down
Hastnhuttl's men recently knocked down Liverpool in the Premier League- their first league win over the Reds since the 15/16 season. For a side that can manage that kind of result, one would expect them to be higher than their current position. Of recent, however, they haven't managed to string together a good run of results. Following that monumental win, they travelled to Leicester but got nothing away from the game as the Foxes ran out 2-0 winners. Nonetheless, confidence is expected to be high in the Saints camp given their recent victory against Arteta's boys.
No FA Cup for the Gunners
Arteta's Gunners recently failed to defend their FA Cup title following their disappointing 4th round exit. They were heading into that game in really decent form with five wins in their last six games. In their most recent Premier League game, they ran out 3-0 winners at home to Newcastle United. Now, they would be looking to leapfrog the Saints with this revenge victory this Tuesday.
Arsenal vs Southampton Team News
Pablo Mari is Gunner's only major injury casualty with Aubameyang and Ceballos rated doubtful for this tie. With regards to the visitors, Vestergaard, Romeu, Redmond, and Djenepo are all unavailable for this tie.
Arsenal possible starting XI:
Leno: Bellerin, Holding, Luiz, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Smith-Rowe, Martinelli; Lacazette
Southampton possible starting XI:
Forster; Bertrand, Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Armstrong, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Walcott; Adams, Ings
Arsenal vs Southampton Prediction: 2-1
This rematch will certainly be a highly-competitive encounter with the Gunners looking not to make the same errors they did last time out. Southampton has one only one of their last five away league games. Unfortunately, we believe this run goes on with the Gunners emerging victors.
