West Ham United - Southampton betting tips and odds

The odds are definitely leaning in the hosts’ favour, but this match is far from a done deal. Judging by odds alone, Southampton may yet be able to walk away with a draw or even a surprise victory – though it’s still a longshot.

It’s hard to believe even the most optimistic Southampton fans are expecting them to triumph at West Ham United this Sunday. It’s a completely one-sided matchup, and the hosts should have no problems steamrolling their opponents.

The Saints faced off against Tottenham Hotspur in the previous round, who were considerably stronger going in – the odds on The Saints’s home win were 4.70 with top online bookmakers. After being behind on half time, however, they managed to equalize for a decent 3:3 draw.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at London Stadium this Sunday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

Away matches for Southampton are often a good chance to go for something like an Under 5 Goals bet. Their previous two away games both ended up confirming it – none of them contained more than a single goal in total.

The Hammers are in clear danger of relegation, so the fact the betting odds are in their favour is surprising enough. A win here would be a great step towards returning to the Premier League next season, though the time to earn the 0 points they need is rapidly running out.

This Premier League season is getting more and more heated as the end approaches, and The Saints are in a very rough position. They’re in the relegation zone and are heading into this match as clear underdogs.

We see several draws on record between these two teams in the past season alone. The Hammers may be the favourites, but it’s becoming very clear that they can’t easily beat Southampton.

Though the odds are against the visitors, at least they’ll be in a position to put up as much of a fight as possible. All of their lineup is accounted for in this match, with no issues from suspensions or injuries.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.8.