Bournemouth vs Southampton Prediction 30 Sep 2024

⚽ Premier League - Round 6 Preview

📅 30 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)

Bournemouth heads into the South Coast derby after two straight Premier League defeats, both without scoring. They haven’t lost three consecutive top-flight games without netting since the end of the 2022/23 season, so a goal may be expected here. However, their home form this season remains worrying (D1, L1), and they haven't won a home fixture against Southampton since March 2016 (D2, L4). In fact, the Cherries have failed to score in the last four H2Hs at home. Nonetheless, their overall home record (W4, D3, L2) stretching back to last season shows they have some hope of turning things around.

Southampton, meanwhile, are winless in the league this season (D1, L4). Last week’s 1-1 draw against Ipswich was a bitter pill for manager Russell Martin, who expressed his frustration at missing out on a win due to a late goal. Despite the disappointment, Martin insists his team is improving. Still, winning away from home has been a persistent problem for Southampton, as they have failed to secure victory in their last nine Premier League away games (D2, L7). Moreover, Martin has never beaten Bournemouth in his managerial career (D1, L2), and Southampton's defense is a concern, conceding 3+ goals in each of those matches.

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Southampton?

📺 Link to watch Bournemouth vs Southampton Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Evanilson (Bournemouth): The big-money summer signing is still searching for his first goal in a Bournemouth shirt, but six of his last seven goals at the club level have come before the 60-minute mark, making him one to watch early on.
• Tyler Dibling (Southampton): The 18-year-old forward has been a bright spot in Southampton's squad, scoring his first goal for the club against Ipswich, with his impressive performances attracting attention from bigger clubs.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Bournemouth has not won a home match against Southampton since March 2016.
• Southampton is winless in their last nine Premier League away games.
• The home team has failed to score in five of the last seven South Coast derbies.

💡 Bournemouth vs Southampton Prediction

Bournemouth’s struggles at home and Southampton’s inability to win away set up a closely contested match. Both teams are desperate for points, with Bournemouth looking to end their poor run in front of goal and Southampton seeking their first league win of the season. While Bournemouth’s defense may be more resilient at home, Southampton’s improving attack, led by Dibling, could lead to a high-scoring draw.

Bournemouth vs Southampton Betting Tips

• Both teams to score.
• Over 2.5 goals in the match.
• Match to end in a draw.