Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa

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 on a mere 10 points from 31 games. They are enduring a dreadful run of five consecutive defeats, with their last point coming in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The team's defensive frailties are glaringly evident, having conceded a whopping 17 goals in their last six matches, including two heavy 4-0 defeats against Chelsea and Brighton. Southampton's attacking prowess has also been lacklustre, managing to score only four goals during this period. Their inability to keep clean sheets is alarming, with 12 games passing since their last shutout. The Saints' matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. With both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures, Southampton's defensive struggles are matched only by their offensive shortcomings, leaving them in dire straits as the season progresses.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are currently enjoying a rich vein of form, having won five of their last six matches across all competitions. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 15 goals in these six games, averaging 2.5 goals per match. Notably, all of their recent fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals, highlighting their attacking prowess. Villa's defence has also been solid, conceding just five goals and keeping three clean sheets during this period. Their impressive run includes a four-match winning streak, which was only interrupted by a 3-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Despite this setback, Villa bounced back with a convincing 3-1 friendly win against Al Ain. The team's current form is a significant improvement on their league position, suggesting they could be set for a strong finish to the season if they maintain this momentum.

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 managing to secure a draw against Crystal Palace. The team have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding a whopping 14 goals in their last six home matches, including a heavy 4-0 drubbing by Brighton. Southampton have failed to keep a clean sheet during this period and have struggled to find the back of the net themselves, scoring only four times. Their matches have tended to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. The Saints' poor home form has contributed significantly to their precarious position at the bottom of the Premier League table, with just 10 points from 31 games.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been in exceptional form away from home, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 14 goals in these six games, averaging 2.33 goals per match. Notably, they have secured four consecutive away victories, including three 3-0 wins against Brighton, Preston, and Al Ain. Their defensive record has also been solid, with three clean sheets in this run. The team's only defeat came in a high-scoring Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, which ended 3-1. Villa's recent away performances have been characterised by high-scoring affairs, with 83% of these matches featuring over 2.5 goals. This impressive run of form has undoubtedly contributed to their current 7th position in the league table.