Southampton vs Fulham: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Southampton vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Southampton vs Fulham
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Our predictions for Southampton vs Fulham
This match could be an intriguing battle between a relegated Southampton side looking to end the season on a high and a Fulham team still chasing European football.
Fulham will be keen to secure three points to keep their European hopes alive. Their recent performances against top teams suggest they have the quality to do so, but they will need to be wary of Southampton's counter-attacking threat.
Expect a closely contested match with Fulham edging it thanks to their superior attacking options and motivation to secure European football.
Match Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Fulham
Form Guide and Team Overview
Southampton
Southampton's recent form has been challenging, with the team struggling to secure victories.
Southampton are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, having been relegated with five matches remaining. Despite their relegation, they have shown some resilience lately, earning two draws from their last five league outings.
Last 5 league matches:
- Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (A)
- Loss: 0-3 vs Aston Villa (H)
- Loss: 1-3 vs Tottenham (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Wolves (H)
Fulham
Fulham have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings.
Fulham are positioned in ninth place and are still in the race for European qualification. Their recent performances have been inconsistent, but they have shown the ability to compete against top teams, as evidenced by their victory over Liverpool.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 1-2 vs Chelsea (H)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Bournemouth (A)
- Win: 3-2 vs Liverpool (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Tottenham (H)
Head-to-Head Record
Southampton and Fulham have had competitive encounters in recent years.
Historically, Fulham have had a slight edge over Southampton, with six wins compared to Southampton's five in their last 19 meetings. The teams have drawn eight times, indicating closely contested matches.
Recent Results
- Fulham 0-0 Southampton (22 December 2024)
- Southampton 0-2 Fulham (13 May 2023)
- Fulham 2-1 Southampton (31 December 2022)
- Southampton 3-1 Fulham (15 May 2021)
- Fulham 0-0 Southampton (26 December 2020)
Injury & Suspension Report
Southampton
- Charlie Taylor - Hip
- Ryan Fraser - Knock (Doubt)
- Albert Gronbaek - Strain
Fulham
- Reiss Nelson - Hamstring
- Emile Smith-Rowe - Kock (Doubt)
- Rodrigo Muniz - Knock (Doubt)
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Southampton (3-4-3)
Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Bednarek; Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Downes, Manning; Fernandes, Sulemana; Onuachu
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Leno; Robinson, Andersen, Bassey, Tete; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiminez
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Antonee Robinson vs Kamaldeen Sulemana: Robinson's defensive prowess will be tested against Sulemana's speed and dribbling ability on the wing.
- Alex Iwobi vs Lesley Ugochukwu: Iwobi's creativity and movement in midfield will be crucial, while Ugochukwu will need to be disciplined to contain him.
Fun Fact & Trivia
The visitors are unbeaten in their last three games against Southampton, recording two wins and a draw.
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