Southampton 1-3 Newcastle United

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been abysmal, with the Saints currently languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. They are on a worrying run of four consecutive league defeats, conceding a staggering 11 goals in the process. The 5-0 thrashing at home to Brentford stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, highlighting their defensive frailties. Their only victory in the last six matches came in the FA Cup against lower-league opposition. Southampton's defensive record is particularly concerning, having conceded an average of 2.33 goals per game over their last six matches, whilst managing just one clean sheet. The high percentage of matches featuring over 2.5 goals (83%) suggests their games have been entertaining for neutrals, but often at the expense of Southampton's results. With just one win in six and a goal difference of -7, the Saints are in dire need of a turnaround to avoid relegation.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have been in impressive form recently, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions before suffering a surprising 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth in their most recent outing. The Magpies had been on a stellar five-game winning streak, which included notable victories against Arsenal in the League Cup and away wins at Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in the Premier League. During this run, Newcastle's attack has been particularly potent, scoring 13 goals in six matches at an average of 2.17 per game. Their defence has also been solid, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just six goals in total. The high-scoring nature of their recent matches is evident, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite the recent setback, Newcastle's overall form sees them sitting comfortably in 6th place in the Premier League table.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been abysmal, with the Saints enduring a dire run of five consecutive defeats before a morale-boosting FA Cup victory against Swansea. Their defensive frailties have been brutally exposed, conceding a staggering 18 goals in their last six home matches, including three heavy defeats where they shipped five goals each to Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea. The team's attacking output has been equally concerning, managing to score just five goals during this period, with three of those coming in their sole win. Southampton have kept only one clean sheet in these six games, and their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of them featuring over 2.5 goals. The 5-0 drubbing by Brentford stands out as particularly humiliating, highlighting the team's struggles at St Mary's Stadium.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have been in impressive form away from home, showcasing a remarkable run of four consecutive victories in their most recent away fixtures. This streak includes notable wins against Arsenal in the League Cup and Premier League triumphs over Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Ipswich Town. The Magpies have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in their last six away matches, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. Their defensive record has also been solid, with three clean sheets in this period. The 4-2 defeat to Brentford stands out as a high-scoring encounter, while the 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town demonstrates Newcastle's ability to dominate away from home. With only one loss in their last six away games, Newcastle have shown they are a force to be reckoned with on the road, which has contributed significantly to their current 6th position in the league table.