The Matchday 38 Premier League encounter between Southampton and Arsenal will take place on May 25 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
The team will remain at the bottom of the league table. After 37 rounds, the club has only 12 points and just two victories. Notably, they have the worst defense in the championship (84 goals conceded) and the weakest attack (25 goals scored). Simon Rusk's side has failed to score in their last three Premier League matches: a goalless draw at home against Manchester City, and away defeats to Leicester and Everton (0-2 each).
- The club's winless streak in the Premier League stands at 13 matches (3 draws and 10 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in Southampton's last six Premier League matches.
- The team has not conceded or lost in the first half of their last four home league matches (2 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Southampton (4-2-3-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis – James Bree, Wellington, Flynn Downes – Mateusz Fernandes, Kamaldeen Sulemana – Tyler Dibling.
Arsenal
The Gunners secured a crucial victory in the last round, defeating Newcastle 1-0 at home. This win ensured their participation in the Champions League and maintained Mikel Arteta's side in second place in the league standings. They also ended a three-match winless run in the league, which included two draws and a loss to Bournemouth (1-2). Arsenal is likely to retain the title of the best defense in the Premier League, having conceded only 33 goals.
- The club has not lost in 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches (4 wins and 6 draws).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Arsenal's last 8 league matches.
- Arsenal has an unbeaten streak of 13 away matches in the Premier League (6 wins and 7 draws).
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior – Martin Ødegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice – Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka.
Forward Gabriel Jesus, as well as defenders William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Darren Bond (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 15%.
Match Prediction: Southampton vs. Arsenal
Neither team has much at stake in terms of league position. However, the class difference between these opponents is such that even at half strength, the Gunners should comfortably secure three points. In my view, the visitors will not only win but also keep a clean sheet. Arsenal boasts the best defense in the Premier League and has not conceded in 4 of their last 7 away league matches.
Southampton struggles to score. Even at home, they have failed to find the net in 6 of their last 11 Premier League matches, and in five games, they scored only once. Notably, against top-7 teams, Southampton has played 13 matches this season, earning just one point.
My prediction – Arsenal to win to nil
