Chelsea v Southampton Betting Preview – Premier League 25th April 7.45pm
The Blues made it past Tottenham to the FA Cup Final on the weekend and now with that confidence under their belt, can they seal the deal back in the Premier League? They get a home game against Southampton on Tuesday and after a loss at Man Utd in their last league game, the Blues still need a response here. Southampton have only lost one of their last four at the Bridge though.
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Chelsea v Southampton Betting Tips
Chelsea have suffered just the one loss in their last seven home games at Stamford Bridge against Southampton in the league now in a W3 D3 L1 record, but they have won just one of their last four there against the Saints (W1 D2 L1). Recently it has been Tottenham having the chance to put pressure on Chelsea in the title race, but in midweek, roles are reversed with Chelsea playing first. So if they win this, that opens up a seven-point lead over the Spurs who have a tricky game at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Three of the last four between these two at Stamford Bridge have seen more than two goals and over 2.5 goals in the game at William Hill is a price of 4/5. Chelsea’s home form this season has been fantastic with a W13 D0 L2 record and they have won eleven of their last twelve there (L1).
So it more than likely that Chelsea will get on the scoreboard, particularly after scoring four against Spurs on the weekend. Both teams to score at William Hill is a quote of even money and Chelsea banked a 2-0 win over Southampton er earlier in the season, but they haven’t kept a Premier League clean sheet in any of their last ten played now. Eden Hazard is on fire at the moment and he has to be value at 11/8 in the anytime goalscorer market, with Diego Costa at 8/13. This is a huge chance for Antonio Conte’s men to send another big statement to Tottenham. Up in the William Hill Correct Score market, a Chelsea 2-1 win is tempting at 8/1. Three of Chelsea’s last four wins in the league have been by that scoreline.
All that Southampton have left to play for is a top half of the table finish and they were hammered 3-0 at St Mary’s by Manchester City in their last league outing. Southampton have gone W3 L1 in their last three away games in the Premier league, but overall this season out on the road in the top flight, the Saints have posted a disappointing W5 D3 L8 record across the course of the season. Manolo Gabbiadini is a 3/1 anytime goalscorer option for them with Shane Long at 10/3. Will Southampton have the punch pressing forward to be able to pick off the Blues? The Saints haven’t banked a Premier League clean sheet at Chelsea since December 22, a run of 13 games since. The Saints have taken just the one win in their last seven Premier League games home and away, against Chelsea.
Chelsea v Southampton Betting Odds
Chelsea 4/11, Draw 15/4, Southampton 15/2
Chelsea v Southampton Predictions
Chelsea Home Win: The Blues will see this as a big chance to get more pressure back on Spurs, who play on Wednesday. Chelsea can extend their lead back out to seven points before Tottenham play again and this could be a defining midweek in the Premier League title race. Chelsea to win, both teams to score.
