Southampton vs Chelsea betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

By Jamie Brown Published: February 19, 2021 12:32 am
Last Updated: February 19, 2021 6:38 am

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Redmond, Nathan
N`Lundulu, Daniel

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McCarthy, Alex

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Ings, Danny
Adams, Che

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Alonso, Marcos

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Kovacic, Mateo
Jorginho

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Hudson-Odoi, Callum
Ziyech, Hakim

Minamino, Takumi
Tella, Nathan

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Mount, Mason

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Abraham, Tammy
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Starting lineup

McCarthy, Alex1

Salisu, Mohammed22

Bednarek, Jan35

Vestergaard, Jannik4

Bertrand, Ryan3

Djenepo, Moussa12

Romeu, Oriol6

Ward-Prowse, James8

Minamino, Takumi19

Redmond, Nathan11

Ings, Danny9

16Mendy, Edouard

15Zouma, Kurt

2Rudiger, Antonio

28Azpilicueta, Cesar

24James, Reece

7Kante, N`Golo

17Kovacic, Mateo

3Alonso, Marcos

19Mount, Mason

11Werner, Timo

9Abraham, Tammy

Substitutes

Forster, Fraser44

Ramsay, Kayne31

Stephens, Jack5

Chauke, Kgaogelo72

Jankewitz, Alexandre64

Adams, Che10

Ferry, William47

N`Lundulu, Daniel40

Tella, Nathan23

1Arrizabalaga, Kepa

21Chilwell, Benjamin

4Christensen, Andreas

33Emerson

5Jorginho

23Gilmour, Billy

22Ziyech, Hakim

18Giroud, Olivier

20Hudson-Odoi, Callum

Southampton vs Chelsea betting tips

This article covers Southampton vs Chelsea betting tips and predictions.

Also included is a thorough Southampton vs Chelsea betting preview.

Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.

Southampton vs Chelsea: Match details

Match: Southampton vs Chelsea

Competition: Premier League

Date: February 20, 2021

Kick-off time: 12:30 pm, February 20, 2021 (UK time)

Stadium: St. Mary’s Stadium

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: The Southampton badge is seen prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary’s Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Betting prediction: Southampton 0-2 Chelsea

Chelsea to win 2-0 at Southampton

Betting odds: 15/2

Southampton suffered a six successive defeat in the league on Sunday as they were beaten by Wolves.

The Saints are without a win since their victory against Liverpool and have dropped into 13th.

Thomas Tuchel continued his strong start to life at Stamford Bridge with a win over Newcastle United on Monday.

Chelsea have won four of their five matches since the German manager arrived and have climbed back into the top four.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Sam Bagnall – AMA/Getty Images)

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Mason Mount to score first. The English midfielder has managed to work his way into Tuchel’s regular line-up and played a key part in Chelsea’s success since his arrival.

Mount managed to play a key role in the Blues’ second goal against Sheffield United and he will be eager to get his name back on the scoresheet against Southampton.

Southampton vs Chelsea: Mason Mount to score first

Betting odds: 10/1

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 16: Mason Mount of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 16, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

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Southampton vs Chelsea: Match preview

Southampton have now lost all of their matches since their shock win over Liverpool.

Six consecutive defeats in the league have seen the Saints slip into 13th.

Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side are just ten points above the bottom three and Newcastle in 17th are just four points behind them.

Several teams are now queuing up behind them leaving the manager under real pressure to start turning things around quickly.

Despite reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals by beating Wolves, Nuno’s side managed to get their revenge by beating Southampton in the league on Sunday.

The Midlands club came from behind to inflict yet another defeat on the Saints.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Jan Bednarek of Southampton argues with Mike Dean, the match referee during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on February 02, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Phil Noble – Pool/Getty Images)

Tuchel’s impressive start continues

Four wins in five matches since Tuchel’s arrival at the club has seen Chelsea climb back into the top four.

The Blues have won their last four matches defeating Burnley, Tottenham, Sheffield United and Newcastle.

They will however need to maintain their impressive form with the race for the top four really heating up.

West Ham, Liverpool and Everton are all within touching distance of the west London club.

The Hammers are level on points, Jurgen Klopp’s side are just two points behind them whilst the Toffees are five points behind with a game in hand.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea runs with the ball past Joe Willock of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on February 15, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Southampton team news vs Chelsea

Southampton have once again lost Kyle Walker-Peters to injury.

The right-back has picked up another hamstring injury having just returned from a similar problem.

Walker-Peters suffered the injury against Wolves and is set for a spell on the sidelines.

Central defender Mohammed Salisu replaced the 23-year-old against Wolves and could do the same again on Saturday.

Alexandre Jankewitz is back from a three-game suspension having been sent off against in the 9-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

Theo Walcott, Ibrahima Diallo, Michael Obafemi and William Smallbone all remain sidelined for the clash.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Lucas Digne of Everton fouls Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton leading to a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary’s Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Frank Augstein – Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea team news vs Southampton

Kai Havertz has returned to training ahead of the trip to the south coast.

The German has been struggling with a knock and has missed the Blues’ last four matches.

Havertz is likely to start on the bench with Timo Werner and Mason Mount ahead of him in the pecking order.

Thiago Silva is also back in training after recovering from a muscle injury.

The defender was forced off against Spurs just over two weeks ago.

Andreas Christensen has filled in during the Brazilian’s absence and Tuchel will need to decide whether to stick or twist on Saturday.

Tammy Abraham has suffered an ankle injury and has been ruled out of the match.

Olivier Giroud is set to be the player who will fill in for the English striker.

Chelsea’s German midfielder Kai Havertz (R) runs with the ball as Everton’s English midfielder Ben Godfrey (L) close in during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 12, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP)

Predicted Southampton line-up vs Chelsea

Predicted Southampton line-up vs Chelsea

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Southampton

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Southampton

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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.