West Ham United FC vs Southampton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Southampton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

West Ham will be eyeing a much-needed win as they host already-relegated Southampton at the London Stadium this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. IST. The Hammers are desperate to snap a five-game winless run, the latest setback being a narrow 2-1 loss to Liverpool. 

Southampton, meanwhile, come into the clash on the back of their 26th defeat of the season, falling to Aston Villa last weekend. With pride on the line and pressure mounting, both teams will be looking for some relief as we edge towards the end of the season. 

Current Standings: Both sides find themselves stuck in the bottom half of the table. West Ham sit precariously in 17th with 35 points, while Southampton remain rock-bottom with just 10—a grim reflection of their season. 

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have played each other 43 times in the competition, with the Hammers coming on top 21 times Saints’ 12.

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Things are looking shaky for Graham Potter, with the loss to Liverpool allowing Wolves to leapfrog West Ham in the standings on goal difference. Still, Potter can breathe easy for now—despite sitting 17th, West Ham hold a solid 14-point lead over 18th-placed Ipswich, keeping the relegation zone at bay—for now. 

That’s why the Hammers will be eager to cash in against Southampton and will have their sights set on more points when they face Ipswich in the coming weeks.

If anyone can ignite West Ham’s attack, it’s Jarrod Bowen. The 28-year-old leads the team with eight goals and five assists—and he was the match-winner the last time these two sides met.

Team News 

Michail Antonio and Summerville remain sidelined for the Hammers, but the rest of the squad is ready to go for Saturday's clash.

West Ham Probable XI - Areola(GK); Todibo, Mavropanos, Kilman; Wan-Bissaka, Soler, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta, Scarles; Bowen, Kudus

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In other news, Southampton has registered yet another loss, this time under the interim manager Simon Rusk.This latest defeat sets a grim new record for the club, surpassing the 25 losses from the 2022/23 campaign. 

With three more defeats, Southampton could etch their name in Premier League infamy, breaking Derby County's notorious record of 29 losses from the 2007/08 season. It’s a race against time for the Saints to avoid a place in the history books for all the wrong reasons.

Though the defeat stung, Southampton finally seemed to have found the right formula for the league though it's all too late under Rusk. In Simon Rusk's debut match as manager, Southampton adopted a more defensive approach, holding just 40% possession—matching their lowest since a November defeat to Liverpool. Villa struggled to break them down, only finding the breakthrough late, as fresh legs in the final third finally made the difference.

With Rusk's more defensive setup, Lesley Ugochukwu has become a key figure in the XI. Versatile enough to play both as a holding midfielder and a central defender, he brings intelligence and composure to the middle of the park. His physicality, relentless work rate, and ability to find space between the lines make him a vital asset in Southampton's quest for stability.

Team News 

The away team heads into the fixture with a clean bill of health, boasting a fully fit squad and no suspensions to worry about. 

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

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Winning Prediction

The Hammers edged the last two clashes between these sides, both ending 1-0, yet oddly still called draws. With West Ham still finding their feet under Potter and Southampton showing signs of life under Rusk, this one promises to be tight. Expect a cagey affair—likely another low-scoring draw.

West Ham to Win (1-0)

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