Southampton 1-5 Chelsea

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Saints struggling to find their footing in the Premier League. Despite their 20th position in the league table, they've shown glimpses of improvement, securing two wins in their last six matches. The team have been involved in some closely contested games, with their most recent outing ending in a 1-1 draw against Brighton. Southampton's defence has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, though they managed to keep a clean sheet in their 1-0 victory over Everton. The Saints have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their 3-2 League Cup win against Stoke City and their 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters.

Chelsea

Chelsea are currently enjoying a strong run of form, having gone unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. The Blues have won four and drawn two during this period, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. A particularly impressive result was their 8-0 thrashing of Artsakh in the Europa Conference League, highlighting their ability to be ruthless in front of goal. Defensively, Chelsea have been solid, conceding only three goals in their last six games and keeping three clean sheets. Their goal difference of +14 in this period is noteworthy, with an average of 2.83 goals scored per game whilst conceding just 0.5. The team's current streak of six games without defeat is a positive sign for Chelsea supporters, as they look to maintain their position in the top five of the Premier League table.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Saints struggling to find consistency at St Mary's. Despite their lowly league position, they've managed to score in five of their last six home matches, averaging 1.5 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an alarming 2 goals per match on average. The Saints have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with four of their last six home games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over Stoke City in the League Cup. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting that while Southampton are finding the net, they're also giving their opponents plenty of opportunities. Their sole clean sheet came in a narrow 1-0 win against Everton, but they've failed to string together more than two consecutive positive results at home, highlighting their inconsistent form.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with the Blues currently on a two-game winning streak on the road. The team have displayed resilience, bouncing back from consecutive losses to secure victories in their last two away fixtures. Notably, Chelsea's 4-1 triumph over Panathinaikos in the Europa Conference League stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, demonstrating their attacking prowess. Despite conceding in 67% of their matches, Chelsea have maintained a positive goal difference, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per game whilst conceding 1.17. Their ability to find the back of the net consistently is evident, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of their away matches. However, Chelsea's defensive record could be a concern, having kept only one clean sheet in their last six away games.