Southampton v Burnley

Southampton vs Burnley Preview

Two teams that are seemingly heading in different directions will face each other in this 4th round tie of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon as beleaguered Premier League outfit, Southampton, play host to Championship high-flyers, Burnley, at St Marys Stadium as Southampton look to pick up back-to-back wins, while Burnley will be eager to extend their stubborn unbeaten run in all competitions to 20 matches overall.

Southampton collected a vital three-point haul in the Premier League last weekend with a most welcome 2-1 win away from home at relegation rivals, Ipswich Town, but the south coast side still find themselves bottom of the table and a significant 10 points from safety.

This upcoming FA Cup tie at home with Burnley though does at least give The Saints some respite from their struggles in the English top flight and Ivan Juric's side will face another Championship club in this competition on Saturday following a 3-0 home win against Swansea City in the previous round.

However, the bigger picture shows Southampton have registered just these two wins from their last 16 matches overall in all competitions whilst also being handed no fewer than 12 defeats in the process, so the goals market looks the safer option here.

Indeed, six out of Southampton's last 10 games overall have resulted in both teams scoring. Burnley have proved themselves a tough side to beat under manager Scott Parker as the Lancashire visitors bring a solid and impressive 19-match unbeaten sequence with them down to the south coast on Saturday afternoon as they seek to transfer their current form into a win in this FA Cup tie.

The Clarets required extra-time in order to see off League One opposition, Reading, in the previous round of the FA Cup but having collected a total of 11 wins within their previous 19 unbeaten games, Burnley will not be an easy assignment for their Premier League hosts on Saturday.

Burnley are also unbeaten in each of their last 10 away games in all competitions as well, picking up no fewer than seven wins in the process along with scoring in seven of their last nine outings on the road, so Scott Parker's side will fancy their chances of causing an FA Cup upset here at St Marys Stadium no doubt.

Southampton v Burnley Verdict

Southampton have had to endure a miserable campaign in the English top flight so far this season but this upcoming cup tie gives The Saints a chance to progress further in this cup competition and raise the spirits of their supporters albeit on a temporary basis!

Burnley will be tough to beat this Saturday and the visitors bring a lengthy unbeaten run into this game, so both teams to score here looks likely.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.95

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.50

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 6.50