Southampton 0-1 West Ham

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been decidedly poor, with the Saints winless in their last eight matches across all competitions. Their last six games have yielded just two points from two draws, with four defeats sandwiched between. The team's defensive frailties have been particularly evident, conceding a whopping 14 goals in their last six matches, including two five-goal drubbings at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Southampton's attacking output has been equally concerning, managing to score only three goals in this period, averaging a meagre 0.5 goals per game. Their precarious position at the bottom of the Premier League table, with just six points from 17 games, underscores the dire situation the club find themselves in. The Saints have managed just one clean sheet in their last six matches, highlighting the urgent need for defensive improvement if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Hammers have struggled defensively, keeping only one clean sheet in their last six games and conceding an average of 1.83 goals per match. Their attacking output has been moderate, scoring 1.5 goals per game on average. A particularly high-scoring match stands out in their recent fixtures, with West Ham suffering a 5-2 defeat at home to Arsenal. Despite their mixed results, the Hammers have shown resilience, avoiding consecutive defeats and managing to score in 83% of their recent matches. Their current 14th position in the league table with 20 points from 17 games reflects their inconsistent performances, with their goal difference of -2 further emphasising their balanced yet somewhat underwhelming form.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been abysmal, with the Saints currently enduring a four-match losing streak at St Mary's. This poor run includes three heavy defeats in the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea both inflicting 5-goal drubbings on Southampton. The Saints have been leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding 17 in their last six home matches, with an average of 2.83 goals conceded per game. Despite this defensive frailty, Southampton's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent home games seeing over 2.5 goals. Their only bright spots came in late October and early November, when they secured back-to-back home victories against Stoke City in the League Cup and Everton in the Premier League, but these wins have been overshadowed by their subsequent poor form.

West Ham

West Ham's recent away form has been underwhelming, with only one win in their last six matches on the road. The Hammers have struggled defensively, conceding an average of two goals per game and keeping just one clean sheet during this period. Their 2-0 victory against Newcastle United stands out as their sole positive result, sandwiched between two heavy defeats. Particularly concerning for West Ham are the high-scoring losses to Tottenham Hotspur (4-1) and Leicester (3-1), which have contributed significantly to their negative goal difference. Despite their struggles, the team have managed to find the net in four of these six away games, with both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. The Hammers' away performances have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with half of the games seeing over 2.5 goals.