With relegation confirmed, can Southampton give fans something to cheer about in their final Premier League outing?
Southampton vs Fulham Premier League Prediction Match Details
Matchday 34 of the Premier League continues its action on Saturday, with relegated Southampton set to welcome European-chasing Fulham to St. Mary's Stadium. Can the Saints dent the Cottagers' European ambitions?
Southampton Preview & Form
Southampton are officially confirmed among the three clubs going down to relegation and are only fighting for pride going into the last five Premier League games. The Saints' interim manager, Simon Rusk, has guided the team to two match winless streaks since his first spell against Aston Villa, as he hopes the Saints won't set a new record for fewest points won in a PL season. Last weekend, Saints boosted their morale by rescuing a 1-1 draw with West Ham United thanks to a late equalizer from Ugochukwu. Currently, they remain at the bottom of the Premier League standings with 11 points from 33 games, tying Derby County’s lowest points tally in top-flight history.
Simon Rusk's side are yet to claim a victory on their home soil since the start of the New Year, losing six games and playing a draw. The last time the Saints claimed a Premier League win at St. Mary's Stadium was against Everton in early November.
Fulham Preview & Form
Fulham would hope to keep their challenge for European qualification going for this season, but the Cottagers have been having some frustrating results in recent weeks. Marco Silva's side have now suffered back-to-back Premier League losses following a shocking 2-1 loss to Fulham last weekend at the Craven Cottage Stadium despite Alex Iwobi’s sparkling opener in the London derby first half. They will now challenge for a top eight or nine finish that could potentially earn them a spot in UEFA Europa Conference League qualification. Currently, the Cottagers sit ninth in the Premier League standings with 48 points from 33 games, a point and a place behind the top eight.
Marco Silva's side is currently riding on a three-match losing streak in their away games, and they will be desperate to end the run in their visit to St. Mary's. They have conceded goals in each of their last five league road.
Marco Silva discusses Saturday's game.
Southampton vs Fulham Predicted Lineups
Southampton: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Manning; Fernandes, Sulemana; Onuachu
Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez
Southampton vs Fulham H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Fulham 0-0 Southampton
Southampton 0-2 Fulham
Fulham 2-1 Southampton
Southampton 3-1 Fulham
Fulham 0-0 Southampton
22 Dec 2024: Fulham 0–0 Southampton
13 May 2023: Southampton 0–2 Fulham
31 Dec 2022: Fulham 2–1 Southampton
15 May 2021: Southampton 3–1 Fulham
26 Dec 2020: Fulham 0–0 Southampton
28 Aug 2019 EFL Cup Fulham 0–1 Southampton
Southampton vs Fulham Prediction Betting Tips
Southampton has endured a miserable campaign with just two victories in the Premier League so far this season. However, Fulham have had a fine season, and we believe they will bounce back against the Saints.
Bet:
- Fulham to Win
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Both Teams to Score
