The Matchday 27 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Southampton will take place on February 25 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Southampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
The team played their last two matches away and lost both. Enzo Maresca's side was first defeated by Brighton (0-3) and then lost to Aston Villa (1-2). It's noteworthy that the Londoners have only secured two wins in their last 10 Premier League matches (3 draws and 5 losses). Due to these results, the club has dropped to 7th place, but they are still within reach of the Champions League zone.
- Three or more goals have been scored in Chelsea's last six Premier League matches.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 7 Premier League encounters.
- At least two goals were scored in the first half of Chelsea's last five home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Philip Jorgensen – Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto – Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo – Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Reece James – Christopher Nkunku.
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test.
Southampton
Ivan Juric's side also lost their last two Premier League matches, both at home. The club was defeated by Bournemouth (1-3) and then thrashed by Brighton (0-4). Additionally, the team has suffered eight losses in their last nine Premier League matches, with their only win coming against Ipswich (2-1). Southampton remains at the bottom of the table, 13 points adrift of the safe 17th place.
- In their last 16 Premier League games, Southampton has won only once (2 draws and 13 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Southampton's last 6 league matches.
- At least three goals were scored in Southampton's last eight Premier League encounters.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-3)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jan Bednarek, James Bree, Joe Aribo – Wellington, Kyle Walker-Peters, Mateus Fernandes, Lesley Ugochukwu – Cameron Archer, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Tyler Dibling.
Referee
Tom Bramall (England)
Matches – 5 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 17;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Chelsea vs. Southampton: Match Prediction
Since the Christmas holidays, Chelsea has only managed two wins in the league, defeating only Wolverhampton and West Ham, teams in the lower half of the table. The club is in poor form, so the next two matches against Premier League strugglers offer a chance to gain maximum points and improve their psychological state and league position.
Southampton, it can be said, has had a disastrous season and is expected to return to the Championship. The team has only two wins in the current Premier League campaign. Additionally, in their last seven league matches, they have conceded at least three goals six times. In the first round, Chelsea thrashed Southampton 5-1 away. Therefore, the hosts are likely to secure another convincing victory in the upcoming match.
My prediction – Chelsea with a handicap (-1.5)