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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Southampton lock horns with West Ham United in a crucial encounter at the St. Mary's Stadium on Thursday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.
Southampton vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are in 14th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Southampton, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have been in poor form over the past year. The Saints played out a 0-0 stalemate against Fulham last week and have a point to prove in this fixture.
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Southampton vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- West Ham United have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 81 out of the 182 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 59 victories.
- Southampton have won only one of their last 11 matches against West Ham United in the Premier League but did secure their only such victory during this period by a 3-2 scoreline in a Boxing Day fixture in the 2021-22 season.
- West Ham United are unbeaten in their last five matches away from home against Southampton in the Premier League but have played out draws in their last three such games.
- West Ham United are unbeaten in their last 20 matches against teams starting the day at the bottom of the table in the Premier League, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Leicester City in 2015.
Southampton vs West Ham United Prediction
West Ham United have a good squad at their disposal but have largely failed to meet expectations this season. The Hammers have plenty of work to do in the coming weeks and will need to work hard to move into the top half of the league table.
Southampton have shown signs of improvement over the past month and can pack a punch on their day. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 West Ham United
Southampton vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Southampton to score first - Yes
