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 | Qarabag Agdam 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southampton FC is hosting Arsenal FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Danny Ings adds to his 0 season tally! Southampton FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 28' A goal from the Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan! He fires home on 28 to make it 1-1!
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' Danny Ings has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Alexandre Lacazette. He replaces Hector Bellerin on 46 minute.
- 51' Jan Bednarek catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 53' GOAL! Henrikh Mkhitaryan fires home to make it 2-2!
- 58' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 60' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a Yellow card on 60.
- 63' Southampton FC make a change. Nathan Redmond trudges off to be replaced by Shane Long on 63 minutes.
- 68' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 70' Arsenal FC make a change. Alex Iwobi trudges off to be replaced by Mesut Ozil on 70 minutes.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Stuart Armstrong is booked for Southampton FC — Yellow card on 71.
- 71' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Danny Ings by Charlie Austin on 71 minute.
- 74' Stephan Lichtsteiner makes way for Ainsley Maitland-Niles at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Charlie Austin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Southampton FC make a change. Stuart Armstrong trudges off to be replaced by Tyreke Johnson on 90 minutes.
- 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.