Southampton FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Southampton FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Fulham, aiming for a European Championship spot next season will have an opportunity to boost their chances on Saturday when they take on Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. Come Saturday, Fulham will be desperate to snap their losing streak after back-to-back defeats, the latest a 2-1 setback against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Southampton will take some encouragement from their gritty 1-1 draw with West Ham, salvaging a point late after trailing for most of the match. 

Fulham may be stuttering, but a trip to the league’s bottom side feels like the perfect chance to reignite their European push. Then again, this same Southampton side stunned Liverpool recently and nearly snatched a win last time out. With Fulham losing three straight away, the Saints might just fancy their chances.

Current Standings: Southampton  continues to languish at the last position in the table with just 11 points, while Fulham is placed at the 9th position with 48 points.  

Head-to-Head Record:  It's almost neck and neck as both teams have engaged themselves in 19 matches with Fulham having the edge with a win-loss record of 6-5.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Southampton FC Preview

For all the diehard Southampton fans, that draw with West Ham felt like a win. Why? It spared their club the embarrassment of setting the outright record for the lowest-ever Premier League points total. All thanks to the injury time goal from Lesley Ugochukwu. 

Crisis (just about) averted as they have now tied for the same number of points set by Derby County in 2007-08 season. Still, the result did little to lift spirits in the standings—Southampton remained rooted to the bottom, seven points adrift of moving out from the last spot in the table.

Key Stats

1. Southampton conceded 78 goals in the Premier League this season
2. The Saints are just one loss away from becoming the fourth team in PL history to lose at least 14 home games in a season.
3. The Saints have lost four of their last five games at home with the one ending in a draw. 

Team News 

Albert Grønbæk is nearing a return from his Achilles injury, but Saturday comes too soon for the January arrival. Meanwhile, Charlie Taylor remains out with a hip issue, while Rusk may shake things up in attack, possibly opening the doors for Tyler Dibling and Cameron Archer. 

Southampton Probable XI - Ramsdale (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Manning; Fernandes, Dibling; Archer

Fulham FC Preview

Disappointment barely scratches the surface of what Fulham must’ve felt after their clash with Chelsea. Having bossed the first half at Craven Cottage and holding a 1-0 lead until the final minutes, Marco Silva’s men somehow let it all slip late on — a collapse that left neutrals scratching their heads. 

However, Cottagers fans likely saw it coming — their team has now dropped a staggering 25 points from winning positions this season, the second-highest in the league. Still, Silva needs to find a fix — and fast — with Fulham clinging to an outside shot at that prized 5th spot, which could mean Champions League football next season or at the very least the Conference League. 

Key Stats

 1. Fulham are on a rough run away from home, having lost each of their last three on the road — a streak that’s starting to sting.
2. Two of the three have come on the South coast against Brighton & Hove Albion (2-1) and Bournemouth (1-0).
3. Raul Jimnez is Fulham’s top scorer with 12 goals in the league. 

Team News 

Reiss Nelson remains out with a hamstring issue, while Rodrigo Muniz and Emile Smith Rowe face late fitness tests after missing the Chelsea clash. Harry Wilson made his return off the bench after nearly three months out, but Silva may stick with Sessegnon and Iwobi out wide this weekend.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez

SOUTHAMPTON FC vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Fulham haven’t drawn any of their last 13 league games (W6, L7), and we don’t see that changing here. Silva’s side should have just enough to edge past a shaky Saints defence.

Fulham to Win (0-2)

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