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Explore our detailed preview for West Ham vs Southampton in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

Fixture: West Ham vs Southampton
Date: Saturday 19 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: London Stadium
Given West Ham's superior position in the league and Southampton's relegation, the Hammers are expected to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities. However, Southampton have shown they can be competitive, especially in their recent draw against Crystal Palace.
West Ham will likely exploit their home advantage and secure a victory to boost their mid-table standing. Southampton, on the other hand, will aim to end their season on a positive note, potentially causing an upset.
Match Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Southampton
West Ham have been struggling to find consistency in their recent performances. Their last five league matches have yielded mixed results, with a particular challenge in securing victories away from home.
The Hammers have shown resilience at times, particularly in their draw against Bournemouth, but their inability to convert draws into wins has been a concern. Key players like Jarrod Bowen and Tomás Soucek have been pivotal, with Bowen leading the team in both goals and assists.
Last 5 league matches:
Southampton's season has been one of struggle, culminating in their relegation from the Premier League. Their recent form has been poor, with a string of losses and only one draw in their last five league matches.
Despite their relegation, Southampton have shown moments of competitiveness, particularly in their draw against Crystal Palace. However, their inability to secure points consistently has been their downfall. Paul Onuachu has been a bright spot, contributing goals in recent matches.
Last 5 league matches:
Historically, West Ham have had the upper hand in matches against Southampton. Recent encounters have been closely contested, with both teams capable of scoring.
West Ham have won 21 out of the 43 Premier League matches played between the two sides, with Southampton securing 12 victories. The teams have drawn 10 times, indicating a competitive rivalry.
Areola; Kilman, Todibo, Mavropanos; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Ward-Prose, Paqueta, Scarles; Bowen, Kudus
Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Bednarek; Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Manning; Archer, Dibling; Sulemana
West Ham have won five of their last six home matches against Southampton in the Premier League, scoring at least two goals in five of those games.
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