Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle make the lengthy journey to the south coast to take on Mauricio Pellegrino’s Southampton. Pellegrino will face off against his former manager in what looks to be a real barometer in terms of where Southampton are at currently. Southampton are sit 3 places and 2 points behind the Magpies going into this one which promises to be an entertaining encounter.
English Premier League – Southampton v Newcastle – St Mary’s Stadium
Sunday 15th October 2017
Kick-off: 16.00 GMT
Southampton – Best Odds – 4/5 (Ladbrokes)
Newcastle – Best Odds – 16/5 (Bet 365)
Draw – Best Odds – 27/10 (Sporting Bet)
Southampton
The Saints’ start to the season has been blighted by inconsistency with 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats from their first 7 games. Their last win at home win in all competitions came almost 2 months ago against West Ham, and they have also failed to score at St Mary’s since that victory. Goals have been hard to come by for the Saints with only 5 so far in their 7 games and they will be looking to Shane Long to arrest that record here.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have had an excellent return to the Premier League and are currently sitting in 9th place in the standings. With 3 wins, 3 losses and a well earnt draw against Liverpool last time out, the Magpies looks full of confidence and are difficult to break down (only conceding 6 goals in 7 games). Joselu has scored league 2 goals for the Toon this term and looks enjoying leading the line at St James’s Park.
Head to Head
Southampton edge the head to head record between the two sides with 37 wins to Newcastle’s 36 and 21 draws shared between the two teams historically. The Saints picked up 4 points against the Toon two seasons ago – drawing 2-2 at St James’s Park before beating Newcastle at St Mary’s 3-1 as they slipped towards the Championship.
Odds and Predictions
Although both teams haven’t banged the goals in this term this should be quite an open match.
Both teams to score – YES – 4/5 with Sky Bet.
Shane Long has been leading the line for the Saints and will be desperate to get going here.
Shane Long to score anytime looks good value at 2/1 with Bet 365.
This should be quite an open match with both teams desperate for points.
Over 2.5 goals in the game pays a generous 21/20 with Coral.
Although they haven’t been at the top of their game this term – Southampton should have a little too much for the Toon here.
Southampton to win the match represents a solid bet at 5/6 with Betway.
Score Prediction
Southampton 2 – 1 Newcastle – 8/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Southampton will be eager to appease their home fans and get the win – despite Newcastle’s many threats. Southampton to win the match and both teams to score 3/1 with William Hill.