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Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2020-21
Southampton FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Sat 23 Jan 2021 · 12:15 UTC St. Mary's Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
Jack Stephens 56' Y
Ryan Bertrand 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC — FA Cup at St. Mary's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Graham Scott

Head-to-Head

4
4
6
Southampton FC 14 games · Avg 3.0 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-23 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2020-12-16 Arsenal FC 1–1 Southampton FC 2020-06-25 Southampton FC 0–2 Arsenal FC 2019-11-23 Arsenal FC 2–2 Southampton FC 2019-02-24 Arsenal FC 2–0 Southampton FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Arsenal FC H 1–0 W
19 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
16 Jan Leicester City FC A 0–2 L
04 Jan Liverpool FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec West Ham United FC H 0–0 D
26 Dec Fulham FC A 0–0 D
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Southampton FC A 0–1 L
18 Jan Newcastle United FC H 3–0 W
14 Jan Crystal Palace FC H 0–0 D
09 Jan Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC A 4–0 W
29 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC
Martinelli 4 G 1 A

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' Arsenal FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Che Adams, as he is very good at scoring at St. Mary's Stadium with 15 goals in the last 14 games.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' A goal from the Brazil international Gabriel! He fires home on 24 to make it 0-1!
  • 29' It’s high time Ralph Hasenhuttl made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' The 27-year-old Ibrahima Diallo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 49' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
  • 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Stephens.
  • 58' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Partey is hanging Mohamed El Neny on the field on 58 minute.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 348 games and scored 417 goals.
  • 68' Jan Bednarek is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
  • 72' Alexandre Lacazette is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hector Bellerin at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' Arsenal FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Che Adams as he leaves the pitch. Dan Nlundulu steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Bertrand.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Shane Long. He replaces Danny Ings on 85 minute.
  • 90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thomas Partey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Southampton FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alexandre Lacazette 5
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 3
Martin Odegaard 3
Danny Ings 3
Bukayo Saka 3
Ross Stewart 2
Jan Bednarek 2
Joe Willock 2

Head to Head

2021-01-23 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC 2020-12-16 Arsenal FC 1–1 Southampton FC 2020-06-25 Southampton FC 0–2 Arsenal FC 2019-11-23 Arsenal FC 2–2 Southampton FC 2019-02-24 Arsenal FC 2–0 Southampton FC

Southampton FC Form

2021-01-23 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC W 2021-01-19 Southampton FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-01-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Southampton FC L 2021-01-04 Southampton FC 1–0 Liverpool FC W 2020-12-29 Southampton FC 0–0 West Ham United FC D 2020-12-26 Fulham FC 0–0 Southampton FC D

Arsenal FC Form

2021-01-23 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC L 2021-01-18 Arsenal FC 3–0 Newcastle United FC W 2021-01-14 Arsenal FC 0–0 Crystal Palace FC D 2021-01-09 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC W 2021-01-02 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–4 Arsenal FC W 2020-12-29 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–1 Arsenal FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC39% Draw31% Arsenal FC30%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Arsenal FC
61%
Southampton FC or Arsenal FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC24% Draw54% Arsenal FC22%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.