The EPL’s 18th round program will be concluded by the encounter between Southampton and Tottenham. Both teams have their season goals, and while the Spurs think only of getting into the Champions League, the Saints wouldn’t mind to finish in the Europa League zone. Regardless of the field factor, bookmakers give preference to Tottenham, but Southampton are predominantly home team this season, so betting against red-and-whites, when they play at Saint Mary’s, should be very careful.
Southampton have finally occupied their position in the EPL tournament table. The Saints fall short of top six of the English football, but Puel’s team definitely performs to be number 7. The Red-and-whites had two wins with one draw against Stoke City in the last three games. The victories were registered over Stoke City and Middlesbrough. Overall, Southampton have had eight matches, in which they won four times with three draws and one defeat.
Tottenham have had eight away matches within the English championship, in which they won only twice, and the defeated teams were Stoke City and Middlesbrough. Whereas Pochettino’s team is fighting for the Champions League spot, having 33 points in the asset and falling behind Arsenal by only one point.
Southampton play great at their home ground, whereas Tottenham’s statistics in away matches is far from best. Both teams are motivated, the future hosts are fighting for the UEL spot, whereas the Spurs are only one point away from the Champions League zone. The field factor may be decisive in this clash.
Prediction for the match: Southampton not to lose.
