West Ham play host to the already-relegated Southampton on Saturday afternoon and we're bringing you all our tips and predictions for the game.
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West Ham vs Southampton prediction: A home banker?
Key Stats
- Southampton have lost 13 of their 16 away games in the Premier League this season.
- Five of West Ham's nine league wins this season have arrived at the London Stadium.
- Both teams have scored in 56% of West Ham's home games.
- Both teams have scored in 62% of Southampton's away games.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 2-1 Southampton
Southampton are scoring an average of 0.75 goals per away game in the Premier League this season and Saturday's guests are conceding an average of 2.13 goals on the road, which is why we've backed West Ham to claim a 2-1 victory against the division's bottom club.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Ham the clear favourite
- HOME: 20/39 (1.51) – 66.1%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
West Ham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 66.1% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
With two wins, one draw and two defeats apiece, the last five meetings between these two clubs across all competitions have been split evenly, though, the Hammers did claim a 1-0 victory at St Mary's back in December.
England Premier League 26/12/24
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England Premier League 02/04/23
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Southampton
England Premier League 16/10/22
Southampton
West Ham
England FA Cup 02/03/22
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England Premier League 26/12/21
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Southampton
West Ham preview: Lost late on at Anfield
The Hammers fell behind in the 18th minute away against Liverpool last weekend but looked like they might have done enough to earn a share of the spoils when Andrew Robertson put one through his own goal in the 86th minute.
However, Liverpool responded really well and secured all three points thanks to an 89th-minute goal from Virgil van Dijk which leaves the Hammers sitting one place and 14 points above the relegation places.
Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville and Aaron Cresswell could all miss the Southampton game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Todibo, Scarles, Ward-Prowse, Soler, Paquets, Kudus & Bowen
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Southampton
1
West Ham
1
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Liverpool
2
West Ham
1
England Premier League 05/04/25
D
Bournemouth
2
West Ham
2
England Premier League 01/04/25
L
Wolverhampton
1
West Ham
0
England Premier League 15/03/25
D
Everton
1
West Ham
1
Southampton preview: Outdone by Aston Villa
Southampton lost 3-0 at home to Aston Villa last time out but it could, and probably should, have been by a greater margin.
Villa scored all three goals late in the second half and saw two penalties missed by Marco Asensio.
Flynn Downes is available once again following a suspension but Ebere Paul Onuachu, Albert Gronbaek Erlykke and Charlie Taylor are all doubts for the game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Stephens, Bednarek, Manning, Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Ugochukwu, Sulemana, Fernandes, Dibling & Archer
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
West Ham
1
Southampton
1
England Premier League 12/04/25
L
Aston Villa
3
Southampton
0
England Premier League 06/04/25
L
Tottenham
3
Southampton
1
England Premier League 02/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Southampton
1
England Premier League 15/03/25
L
Wolverhampton
2
Southampton
1
Player to watch: Niclas Fullkrug
Niclas Fullkrug's debut season with the Hammers has been plagued by injury but the 32-year-old has featured more regularly of late and has scored a couple of goals.
The German international has a total of three Premier League goals to his name this season and two of those have arrived in his last four appearances. Fullkrug has only started three of his 12 league games for West Ham and might not start against Southampton this weekend.
The German striker has two goals in his last four league games
However, we do expect the veteran striker to feature against the Saints and wouldn't be surprised if he added to his goal tally for the campaign.