Southampton 1-0 Everton

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton find themselves in a precarious position, sitting 20th in the league with just one point from nine matches. The Saints are currently enduring a four-match losing streak in the Premier League, which was only interrupted by a League Cup victory over Stoke City. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 13 goals in their last six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in their past 12 games. Despite their struggles, Southampton have managed to score in five of their last six matches, with 83% of their games seeing both teams find the net. The Saints' matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 3.5 total goals per match. Their 3-2 victory over Stoke City in the League Cup stands out as a particularly entertaining encounter amidst their recent poor form in the league.

Everton

Everton have shown remarkable resilience in their recent form, going unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. The Toffees have displayed a penchant for draws, with four of their last six games ending level, including a goalless stalemate against Newcastle United. Their defensive solidity is particularly noteworthy, having conceded only four goals in this stretch, with an impressive average of 0.67 goals conceded per game. Everton's ability to keep clean sheets in two of these six matches further underscores their defensive prowess. However, their offensive output has been somewhat modest, with an average of 1.17 goals scored per game. The majority of their recent fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of the matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Despite sitting 16th in the league table, Everton's current six-game unbeaten run suggests they are moving in a positive direction, albeit with room for improvement in their attacking play.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been inconsistent, with their only victory coming in a high-scoring League Cup match against Stoke City. The Saints have struggled in the Premier League, failing to win any of their last four home league games, with two losses and a draw. Notably, they've kept only one clean sheet in their last six home matches, conceding 10 goals in total. Their 3-2 win over Stoke City stands out as the highest-scoring game in this period, while the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United represents their heaviest home loss. Southampton have found goals hard to come by in league matches at St Mary's, scoring just three times in their last four Premier League home games. Despite their poor league position, the Saints have managed to avoid a run of more than two consecutive home defeats, showing some resilience amidst their struggles.

Everton

Everton's away form has been a mixed bag, with the Toffees struggling for consistency on the road. Their last six away matches have yielded two wins, one draw, and three losses, highlighting their unpredictable nature. The Blues have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably a 3-2 defeat at Aston Villa and a 4-0 thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur. Defensively, Everton have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game away from home, although they have managed two clean sheets in their last six outings. Their most recent away victory against Ipswich Town broke a run of three winless matches on the road, potentially signalling an upturn in form. With 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, Everton's matches tend to be entertaining for neutrals, but their negative goal difference suggests they often come out on the wrong side of these goal-fests.