Southampton v Bournemouth

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Southampton finally ended a previously woeful 13-game winless run in the Premier League last time out in the English top flight when The Saints registered a welcome and desperately needed three-point haul in the form of a 2-1 win away from home at Ipswich Town but nevertheless, Southampton remain anchored at the bottom of the table.

Bournemouth by contrast saw their previously encouraging 11-game unbeaten run in the domestic top flight come to an end when The Cherries were dealt a 2-0 defeat at home by the league leaders, Liverpool, but the south coast side will still fancy their chances of returning to winning ways at St Marys Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Southampton still find themselves sitting bottom of the Premier League table and still a significant 10 points from safety despite their recent win in Suffolk, and having also slumped to no fewer than 11 defeats within their preceding 13 games overall, The Saints look to have their work cut out in this upcoming encounter.

Despite holding home advantage for this upcoming clash against south coast rivals Bournemouth, Southampton have lost each of their last six home games on the trot and indeed, The Saints have lost nine of their 11 home games in total to date this term as well.

Bournemouth's loss to Liverpool would have been disappointing but understandable for Cherries boss, Andoni Iraola, but nevertheless, he will now be urging his side to bounce back with all three wins against a seemingly down-and-out Southampton outfit on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors have racked up seven wins within their previous 11-game unbeaten sequence in the domestic top flight, four of which were achieved on their travels with wins picked up at Wolves, Ipswich Town, Manchester United and Newcastle United respectively, so The Cherries will no doubt fancy their chances at St Marys Stadium.

After a bit of a slow and indifferent start to this current Premier League campaign away from home which saw Bournemouth claim just one win from their opening six away games including three defeats, the south coast visitors have since put together an impressive six-match unbeaten run on the road.

Four wins within these previous six outings on the road suggest Bournemouth are likely to be too strong for a poorly performing Saints outfit on home soil in this upcoming encounter, and we could also see a few goals unfolding here on Saturday afternoon as Southampton possess the worst defensive record in the division.

Southampton v Bournemouth Verdict

Bournemouth have held the upper hand over their south coast rivals Southampton as The Cherries have won the last three meetings on the trot, with two of these last three wins also resulting in Over 2.5 goals as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Bournemouth win @ 1.55

Other side bets worth considering:

Bournemouth win & Over 2 goals @ 1.95

Correct Score: Bournemouth 3-1 @ 12.00