- Date and Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025, 16:00 GMT+1
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England
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| Southampton vs Bournemouth | Saturday, February 15, 2025, 16:00 GMT+1 |
| Southampton odds | 5.45 |
| Bournemouth odds | 1.53 |
| Draw | 4.56 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.47/2.54 |
Southampton vs Bournemouth Preview and Team News
Southampton Team News
Southampton enters this fixture languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table, with only nine points from 24 matches. Their recent form has been dismal, with a solitary win in their last six league outings.
In early February 2025, Southampton experienced a mix of triumph and disappointment in their fixtures. They secured a 2-1 victory against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. This match highlighted Southampton’s attacking potential, particularly through Aribo’s creativity and Onuachu’s physical presence up front.
Defensively, though, vulnerabilities remained, especially in dealing with swift counter-attacks.
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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 13, 2025
A week later, on February 8th, Southampton faced Burnley in the FA Cup fourth round at St. Mary’s Stadium. Despite a determined performance, the Saints suffered a 1-0 defeat.
Southampton struggled to break down Burnley’s organized defense, and their own defensive frailties were exposed once again. The absence of key players due to injuries further compounded their challenges, limiting manager Ivan Jurić’s tactical options.
Ivan Jurić reflects on today’s #EmiratesFACup tie:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 8, 2025
In terms of injuries, Southampton will be without Jack Stephens and Ross Stewart. There are also doubts over the fitness of Ryan Fraser and Flynn Downes, which could further complicate Jurić’s selection decisions.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (3-4-3): Ramsdale; Bree, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Sugawara, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Dibling, Onuachu
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth, in stark contrast to Southampton, is enjoying an outstanding season, currently sitting sixth in the league standings and vying for European qualification. Their recent form has been impressive, with three wins in their last four matches across all competitions.
Recent Bournemouth performances showcased both resilience and tactical acumen. On February 1, they faced Liverpool at Vitality Stadium, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat. Despite the loss, Bournemouth displayed a steady defensive organization, limiting Liverpool’s opportunities. However, they struggled to convert their own chances, highlighting a need for greater efficiency in the final third.
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 13, 2025
Then Bournemouth traveled to Goodison Park for an FA Cup fourth-round clash against Everton. The Cherries secured a 2-0 victory, with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison.
Semenyo’s opener came from a well-taken penalty, while Jebbison capitalized on defensive errors to double the lead. Bournemouth’s pressing game was particularly effective, forcing Everton into mistakes and controlling the tempo of the match.
On the injury front, Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott, Adam Smith, Enes Unal, Evanilson, Julian Araujo, and Marcos Senesi. However, there is optimism regarding the potential returns of Luis Sinisterra and Alex Scott, which would bolster their attacking options.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Southampton (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.
Bet hereSouthampton vs Bournemouth Prediction
- Pick: Bournemouth to win
- Odds: 1.53 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Southampton 1-2 Bournemouth
Southampton’s recent matches have highlighted significant defensive vulnerabilities. They have conceded three or more goals in five of their last six home league games, indicating a porous backline susceptible to teams with potent attacks.
Offensively, the Saints have struggled to find consistency. While Paul Onuachu has shown promise with two goals in his last three league appearances, the overall lack of creativity in midfield has hindered their goal-scoring opportunities. Their reliance on set-pieces, particularly through James Ward-Prowse’s deliveries, remains a primary avenue for goal threats.
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 12, 2025
Bournemouth, under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, have developed a dynamic and aggressive playing style. Their high-pressing approach was evident in the victory against Newcastle, where their press forced errors and led to goal-scoring opportunities.
Justin Kluivert’s recent form has been a revelation, with the winger contributing significantly to their attacking prowess.
Considering the contrasting forms and tactical setups of the two teams, Bournemouth enters this fixture as clear favorites. Southampton’s defensive frailties are likely to be exploited by Bournemouth’s dynamic attack.
Southampton vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Corners. Total Under 11.5
- Odds: 1.56 (22Bet)
In their matches against Ipswich Town and Burnley, Southampton managed to earn a total of only 4 corners.
On the other hand, Bournemouth secured 3 corners in their Premier League match against Liverpool. Following that, they earned 6 corners in their game against Everton.
So, we should expect no more than 11 corners in this match.
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