Southampton’s battle for Premier League survival continues on Saturday afternoon when Chelsea are the visitors to St Mary’s.
Mark Hughes’ team have won just one of their last 19 matches in this competition and have shipped three goals in each of their last three league outings.
The Blues, though, have won just one of their last eight inside 90 minutes and, following a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham United last weekend, are now 10 points off the top four.
Latest odds
The defending Premier League champions are chalked up as a 10/11 (1.91)chance with dabblebet to come out on top here.
Southampton are still searching for their first Premier League win since Hughes took up the reins from Mauricio Pellegrino last month.
dabblebet go 100/30 (4.33)that the former Stoke City boss guides his side to a vital victory here, while the same firm offer 13/5 (3.60)on both teams settling for a share of the spoils.
Team news
Jack Stephens was sent off in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat at Arsenal last weekend and is suspended, while Shane Long is a doubt after picking up a knock in the same game.
Mario Lemina should return after missing the match at the Emirates with illness.
Davide Zappacosta is a slight doubt but David Luiz could be out for the season.
Low-scoring contest
Saints have scored more than one goal in just one of their last 12 matches at St Mary’s, and that came back in November.
As well, the Blues have managed more than a solitary strike inside normal time in just one of their last eight matches away from Stamford Bridge.
The 3/4 (1.75)quote from dabblebet for fewer than three goals to be scored, therefore, could prove popular with punters.
Predictions:
With both sides struggling to find form, though, better value could lie in backing this match to be level at half time.
dabblebet offer 11/10 (2.10)that these two sides remain all square at the break at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon.
Draw at half time at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1pt stake with dabblebet 