Southampton vs Newcastle: Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: Southampton vs Newcastle United

Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 23

Date: Saturday, 25 January 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Southampton’s struggles continue as they prepare to host high-flying Newcastle United. Rooted at the bottom of the table, the Saints desperately need points. Meanwhile, Newcastle will look to rebound from a surprising defeat to Bournemouth and look to boost their top-four prospects.

• 19 Jan: 2-3 loss vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• 16 Jan: 1-3 loss vs Manchester United (A)
• 4 Jan: 0-5 loss vs Brentford (H)
• 29 Dec: 1-2 loss vs Crystal Palace (A)
• 26 Dec: 0-1 loss vs West Ham (H)

Southampton’s recent form highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 14 goals in their last five games. With just one league win all season, their struggles are compounded by key injuries.

Form: WWWWL

• 18 Jan: 1-4 loss vs Bournemouth (H)
• 15 Jan: 3-0 win vs Wolves (H)
• 4 Jan: 2-1 win vs Spurs (A)
• 30 Dec: 2-0 win vs Manchester United (A)
• 26 Dec: 3-0 win vs Aston Villa (H)

Bournemouth halted Newcastle’s strong run of form, but with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon shining, Eddie Howe’s side remains a formidable force.

• Gavin Bazunu: Achilles tendon injury, ruled out.
• Ross Stewart: Muscle injury, unavailable.
• Jack Stephens: Knock, fitness to be assessed.
• Tyler Dibling: Ankle injury, ruled out.
• Juan Larios: Fitness concerns.
  

• Jamaal Lascelles: Knee injury, unavailable.
• Callum Wilson: Hamstring injury, sidelined.
• Nick Pope: Knee injury, doubtful.
• Harvey Barnes: Thigh injury, sidelined
  

• Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
• Defenders: Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek (C), James Bree
• Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Lesley Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo, Yokinari Sugawara
• Attacking Midfielder: Mateus Fernandes
• Forwards: Kamaldeen Sulemana, Paul Onauchu
  

• Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
• Defenders: Tino Livramento, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (C), Joelinton, Sandro Tonali
• Forwards: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
  

Strengths:

• Quick attacking transitions with Kamaldeen Sulemana and Adam Armstrong.
• Set-piece opportunities through Lesley Ugochukwu.

Weaknesses:

• Leaky defence, especially against pace and high-pressing sides.
• Overreliance on individual moments from Onauchu and Sulemana
  

Strengths:

• Dominant midfield led by Bruno Guimarães.
• Lethal forward line with Isak and Gordon in fine form.

Weaknesses:

• Susceptible to quick counters, particularly on the flanks.
• Goalkeeping challenges in Nick Pope’s absence.

• Aaron Ramsdale: Tasked with keeping Southampton in the game against Newcastle’s potent attack.
• Kamaldeen Sulemana: A dynamic forward capable of troubling defenders with his pace and skill.
• Paul Onuachu: The target man will need to deliver if Southampton are to have a chance.
  

• Alexander Isak: In scintillating form, the Swede has become Newcastle’s talisman.
• Bruno Guimarães: The midfield engine, critical for breaking up play and initiating attacks.
• Anthony Gordon: A creative spark and goal threat, Gordon is thriving in Eddie Howe’s system.
  

Newcastle’s attacking prowess and Southampton’s defensive frailties make the visitors clear favourites. While the Saints may put up a fight, the Magpies’ quality should shine through.

Predicted Scoreline: Southampton 1-3 Newcastle United

1. Result: Newcastle to win – Their form and superior squad depth make them favourites.
2. Goals: Over 2.5 – Newcastle’s attack should find joy against Southampton’s vulnerable defence.
3. First Scorer: Alexander Isak – The Swede is in red-hot scoring form.
   

Alexander Isak is one of only four players in Premier League history to score in eight consecutive matches, joining an elite group including Jamie Vardy and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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