Heading into GW15, Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League table. So, let's predict the upcoming Southampton fixtures & their EPL table position.
Today, Southampton face Aston Villa away from home in the Premier League. Since the November international break, the Saints have picked up just one point (against Brighton) and they are fresh off being humiliated 1-5 against Chelsea.
So, what chance do Southampton stand in their relegation battle? Well, it's almost impossible to predict the final Premier League table at this stage of the season.
However, let's look ahead to the short-term future and predict the outcome of the upcoming Southampton fixtures and what this might mean for their EPL table position.
GW15: Aston Villa (A)
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Southampton
Premier League table position after GW15: 20th
It is hard to be optimistic about this game. Aston Villa are a Champions League team and they are very good at home. Unfortunately, I can see no points being picked up by Southampton here.
GW16: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Date: Sunday 15 December 2024
Prediction: Southampton 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League table position after GW16: 20th
I do think we can afford to be optimistic here. Tottenham are woefully inconsistent and they have shown a sheer lack of ability to beat the teams in the lower-half this season. It's ambitious, sure. Surely I won't end up with egg on my face, right?
GW17: Fulham (A)
Date: Sunday 22 December 2024
Prediction: Fulham 2-0 Southampton
Premier League table position after GW17: 20th
Another tough fixture for Southampton and unfortunately, I do think Fulham will bring their A-game to the Saints' visit to Craven Cottage. Another three points dropped here.
GW18: West Ham (H)
Date: Thursday 26 September 2024
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 West Ham
Premier League table position after GW18: 20th
This is a serious opportunity for Southampton to pick up a point. I think that a lot of this fixture will depend on whether or not Julen Lopetegui is still in the job at Christmas. If he is, though, the Saints could snatch a result at home.
GW19: Crystal Palace (A)
Date: Sunday 29 December 2024
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Southampton
Premier League table position after GW19: 18th
What a way to end the year. Let's cross our fingers here, Saints.
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