Southampton - Chelsea betting tips and odds

The 4.10 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

Details can make a big difference in matches like this one. One way for Chelsea to reach their goal in this game is to stick firmly to their game plan and execute it flawlessly.

Southampton are coming on the back of a narrowly avoided home defeat against Leeds United . Hope seemed lost after a sub-first half, but an equalizer in the late game allowed them to walk away with a single point (1:1) and their pride intact.

Chelsea supporters were left feeling devastated after the last round. Instead of snagging an easy home win against Brentford like most prediction said they would, The Blues stumbled to a 1:4 defeat and will now be eager to make amends.

The Saints have displayed rather inconsistent defensive play in their previous outings. Specifically, their previous 3 away games have been marked by more than 5 conceded goals. They may be at home this time, but such records usually highlight deeper issues than a home-field disadvantage.

While some teams tend to struggle as visitors, The Blues seem to thrive. A quick look at their recent records shows more than 5 total goals in the last 3 away games, indicating rather prolific strikers and a solid goal-scoring form.

Chelsea are offered at 1.95 odds to record an important win in St. Mary's Stadium. Three points on Saturday would allow them to close the gap behind the league leaders and make an extra push in an effort to join the title chase.

The Blues may be the favourites in this matchup, but they failed to press that advantage when they met The Saints earlier in the season. This earlier bout ended in a draw, so the away team will be looking to redeem themselves.

Priced at 4.50 with 10Bet, a Draw/Away wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the best offer in terms of betting value. It’s still quite risky, mind you, so we don’t recommend putting up a huge stake.