Southampton vs Arsenal: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Southampton vs Arsenal in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.

Fixture: Southampton vs Arsenal
Date: Sunday 25 May 2025
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium

This match is likely to be a challenging one for Southampton, but their recent draw against Man City will give them hope. Southampton will adopt a more defensive approach, looking to frustrate Arsenal and hit them on the counter. Arsenal, on the other hand, will be keen to end the season on a high note and will likely dominate possession, looking to exploit any gaps in Southampton's defence.

Given Arsenal's superior squad and their motivation to finish the season strongly, they are favoured to win. However, Southampton's resilience and potential to counter-attack could make this a closer contest than expected. A likely scenario is Arsenal controlling the game but facing a determined Southampton side.

Match Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Southampton

Southampton's season has been one of struggle, culminating in their relegation to the Championship. Their recent form reflects a team that has been unable to find consistent results, picking up just one point from their last five matches.

Despite their relegation, Southampton have shown moments of resilience, particularly in their draw against Manchester City. However, their inability to convert draws into wins has been a significant factor in their relegation.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Everton (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Man City (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Leicester (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Fulham (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (A)
  

Arsenal, on the other hand, have had a more successful campaign, securing a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. Their recent form has been mixed, but they have shown the ability to bounce back from setbacks.

Arsenal's ability to secure crucial wins, such as their victory over Newcastle, has been pivotal in their season. However, their draws and losses against teams like Bournemouth and Crystal Palace highlight areas where they need to improve.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Newcastle (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Liverpool (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Ipswich (A)
  

Historically, Arsenal have had the upper hand in matches against Southampton, losing just one of the previous 10 Premier League meetings. However, two of the last three matches between these two sides have ended all square, so it may not be as straight forward as expected for the Gunners.

• Arsenal 3-1 Southampton (05 Oct 2024)
• Arsenal 3-3 Southampton (21 Apr 2023)
• Southampton 1-1 Arsenal (23 Oct 2022)
• Southampton 1-0 Arsenal (16 Apr 2022)
• Arsenal 3-0 Southampton (11 Dec 2021)
  

• Kyle Walker-Peters (Illness) - Doubt
• Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Knock) - Doubt
  

• Takehiro Tomiyasu (Knee) - Out
• Gabriel Jesus (Knee) - Out
• Gabriel (Hamstring) - Out
• William Saliba (Hamstring) - Doubt
  

Ramsdale; Wood, Stephens, Bednarek; Bree, Aribo, Downes, Welingtson; Dibling, Fernandes; Sulemana

Raya; Timber, White, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Martinelli, Trossard

Southampton

• Jan Bednarek - The central defender will be crucial in organising Southampton's defence against Arsenal's potent attack.
• Kamaldeen Sulemana - His pace and dribbling could pose a threat on the counter-attack.

Arsenal

• Bukayo Saka - His creativity and goalscoring ability will be vital for Arsenal's chances of winning.
• Martin Ødegaard - As the captain, his leadership and playmaking skills will be essential in breaking down Southampton's defence.
  

Southampton have equalled the Premier League's record for the most defeats in a season, with 29 losses. They will be eager to avoid setting a new record in their final match.

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