Southampton - Fulham betting tips and odds

By pricing a home win at around 2.05, the bookies made it clear that Southampton are the favourites. Overall, though, the difference between the teams is not big, and the match can end either way.

At 3.90 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Fulham are well aware of it themselves.

Southampton displayed rather mediocre form in their previous home game against Crystal Palace – in the first half, at least. The second 45 minutes saw them take home a stunning 3:1 victory.

The Cottagers are coming off from a crushing 0:2 home loss. Almost no-one expected that match to end the way it did. Fulham were on equal footing with Burnley going in, yet they struggled to keep up and the whole affair turned into a wash for them.

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.

Based on their recent performance, Fulham’s largest issue seems to be defence, especially in away games. With 6 conceded goals in their 3 previous visiting matches, Over 3.5 Goals markets seem like a solid betting option.

If there’s one thing to note about the history of this matchup, it’s a fact their matches tend to end in a draw. Several matches this season ended inconclusively, so it neems neither team is able to reliably tip the scales one way or another.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Ryan Bertrand, Oriol Romeu, Will Smallbone, Danny Ings, Michael Obafemi. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Marek Rodák, Tom Cairney, Terence Kongolo. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1.80. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.