Southampton 1-2 Arsenal

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form paints a bleak picture for the struggling side, who find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table. The Saints have failed to secure a victory in their last 14 matches, a worrying streak that has seen them collect just two points from their previous six games. Their goal-scoring woes are particularly evident, having netted only twice in this period, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've been equally vulnerable, conceding 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per match. While they managed a creditable goalless draw against title contenders Manchester City, Southampton have suffered four defeats in their last six outings, including a heavy 3-0 loss to Aston Villa. With just one clean sheet and only 33% of their recent matches seeing both teams score, the Saints are struggling at both ends of the pitch, leaving them in dire need of a dramatic turnaround to avoid relegation.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the Gunners experiencing a challenging run of results. The team have managed just one win in their last six matches, a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, which snapped a three-game losing streak across all competitions. Despite their current second-place position in the Premier League, Arsenal's goal difference over this period is negative, conceding more goals (9) than they've scored (7). Their defensive record has been particularly concerning, with only one clean sheet in the last six games. However, Arsenal have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's ability to find the net has been consistent, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of these fixtures, suggesting that while Arsenal are creating chances, they're struggling to keep opponents at bay.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form has been notably poor, with the Saints failing to secure a victory in their last six matches at St Mary's Stadium. The team have endured a challenging run, suffering four defeats and managing only two draws. Their goal-scoring woes are evident, having found the net just three times in these six games, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per match. Defensively, Southampton have struggled, conceding 12 goals at an average of 2 per game. The 4-0 loss to Brighton stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, highlighting their defensive frailties. Despite these struggles, Southampton did manage to hold title contenders Manchester City to a goalless draw in their most recent home fixture, offering a glimmer of hope amidst their poor run of form.

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with the Gunners displaying resilience in challenging fixtures. They have managed to avoid defeat in four of their last six away matches, securing two wins and three draws. The standout performance came against Ipswich Town, where Arsenal netted an impressive four goals without reply, demonstrating their attacking prowess on the road. Their ability to score consistently is evident, with the team finding the back of the net in all six matches and averaging 1.83 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, keeping only one clean sheet in this period. The Gunners have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting matches for the neutral. Despite a narrow loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Arsenal's away form has generally been solid, contributing to their strong league position of second with 71 points from 37 games.