Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Manchester United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Fulham FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Nov | FK Vorskla Poltava | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Southampton FC host Arsenal FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mesut Ozil suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Arsenal FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Danny Ings makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 25' Maya Yoshida has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Henrikh Mkhitaryan makes it 1-1.
- 33' The 30-year-old Alex Iwobi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Torreira made 414 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' What a moment for Danny Ings! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Hector Bellerin departs to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette.
- 51' Jan Bednarek is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 53' Henrikh Mkhitaryan does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' A moment of madness from Laurent Koscielny on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
- 63' Southampton FC make a change. Nathan Redmond trudges off to be replaced by Shane Long on 63 minutes.
- 68' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' Arsenal FC make a change. Alex Iwobi trudges off to be replaced by Mesut Ozil on 70 minutes.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stuart Armstrong.
- 71' A change in the Southampton FC ranks — Danny Ings exits the field as Charlie Austin enters on 71.
- 74' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Stephan Lichtsteiner is replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
- 79' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 84' It looks surprising Arsenal FC does not make any changes. Stephan Lichtsteiner has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 85' Charlie Austin makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 90' The crowd applauds Stuart Armstrong as he leaves the pitch. Tyreke Johnson steps in for Southampton FC.
- 90' Shane Long is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Southampton FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Charlie Austin 71'
- 1
- 3
- 35
- 14
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↓ Shane Long 63'
- 23
- 17
- 43
Bench
- 28
- 6
- 16
- 8
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 63'
-
10
Charlie Austin ↑ 71'
-
51
Tyreke Johnson ↑ 90'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 12
- 11
- 19
- 6
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↓ Mesut Ozil 70'
- 34
- 18
- 2
- 7
- 14
Bench
-
10
Mesut Ozil ↑ 70'
- 4
- 1
- 8
-
15
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ↑ 74'
-
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↑ 46'
- 49
Coach
Unai Emery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexandre Lacazette | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 3 |
| Henrikh Mkhitaryan | 3 |
| Martin Odegaard | 3 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 2 |
| Gabriel Magalhaes | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Arsenal FC
54%
Southampton FC or Arsenal FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.