The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Southampton take on Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side in an important encounter at St. Mary's Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and will want to win this game.
Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Tottenham Hotspur are in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The North London outfit were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers in the UEFA Europa League this week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Southampton, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled over the past year. The Saints slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Tottenham Hotspur have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 86 out of the 203 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 65 victories.
Southampton have lost only one of their last six matches at home against Tottenham Hotspur in league competitions, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 5-2 scoreline in September 2000.
Tottenham Hotspur have failed to find the back of the net in only one of their last 22 matches against Southampton in the Premier League, with their only such failure during this period coming in a 1-0 defeat in January 2020.
Southampton have found the back of the net in each of their last 15 matches against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur have been plagued by inconsistency under Ange Postecoglou and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. The likes of Son Heung-Min and Dejan Kulusevski have shown flashes of brilliance this season and have a point to prove going into this game.
Southampton have been in poor form and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation this season. Tottenham Hotspur are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Tottenham Hotspur to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Tottenham Hotspur to score first - Yes