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Southampton FC vs West Ham United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Southampton FC
1 – 2
Full Time
West Ham United FC
Thu 27 Dec 2018 · 19:45 UTC St. Mary's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs West Ham United FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

1
4
7
Southampton FC 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals West Ham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-27 Southampton FC 1–2 West Ham United FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec West Ham United FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC A 3–1 W
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
West Ham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec Southampton FC A 2–1 W
22 Dec Watford FC H 0–2 L
15 Dec Fulham FC A 2–0 W
08 Dec Crystal Palace FC H 3–2 W
04 Dec Cardiff City FC H 3–1 W
01 Dec Newcastle United FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Southampton FC to score. At the same time, West Ham United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Arthur Masuaku has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 346 appearances.
  • 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' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' Yan Valery needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past West Ham United FC's compact .
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' West Ham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Nathan Redmond is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the right winger.
  • 53' Felipe Anderson adds to his 2 season tally! West Ham United FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' Andy Carroll has so much to prove this time. He replaces Grady Diangana on 55 minute.
  • 59' GOAL! Felipe Anderson fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 62' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Danny Ings departs to be replaced by Shane Long.
  • 66' Matt Targett has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 71' West Ham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 71.
  • 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 78' A tactical swap from West Ham United FC — Mark Noble on, Lucas Perez off on 78 minutes.
  • 80' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Maya Yoshida is withdrawn and Charlie Austin gets his opportunity.
  • 83' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 83.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Mario Lemina is replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi.
  • 90' West Ham United FC ring the changes. Robert Snodgrass has done his job and it is now time for Arthur Masuaku to step up.
  • The points are shared — Southampton FC 1-2 West Ham United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

West Ham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Pellegrini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jarrod Bowen 3
Sebastien Haller 2
Michail Antonio 2
Declan Rice 2
Pablo Fornals 2
Said Benrahma 2
Felipe Anderson 2
Marko Arnautovic 2

Head to Head

2018-12-27 Southampton FC 1–2 West Ham United FC

Southampton FC Form

2018-12-27 Southampton FC 1–2 West Ham United FC L 2018-12-22 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–3 Southampton FC W 2018-12-16 Southampton FC 3–2 Arsenal FC W 2018-12-08 Cardiff City FC 1–0 Southampton FC L 2018-12-05 Tottenham Hotspur FC 3–1 Southampton FC L 2018-12-01 Southampton FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D

West Ham United FC Form

2018-12-27 Southampton FC 1–2 West Ham United FC W 2018-12-22 West Ham United FC 0–2 Watford FC L 2018-12-15 Fulham FC 0–2 West Ham United FC W 2018-12-08 West Ham United FC 3–2 Crystal Palace FC W 2018-12-04 West Ham United FC 3–1 Cardiff City FC W 2018-12-01 Newcastle United FC 0–3 West Ham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6 West Ham United FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or West Ham United FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC29% Draw28% West Ham United FC43%
Actual: West Ham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
57%
Draw or West Ham United FC
71%
Southampton FC or West Ham United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC22% Draw46% West Ham United FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push West Ham United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
West Ham United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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