Saturday evening’s Premier League fixture is a South Coast derby between Southampton and Bournemouth.
Southampton were beaten away at Tottenham prior to the international break, despite a very good second half display.
They left themselves too much to do, trailing 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli.
Bournemouth’s good run continued and their 2-0 win over Swansea saw them push further clear of the drop.
Benik Afobe scored one and assisted another and they look likely to be a Premier League side next term.
Enhanced match odds
Southampton 12/1 or Bournemouth 33/1 with 888 Sport*
Premier League form: Southampton W2 D0 L3; Bournemouth W2 D1 L2
Premier League top scorers
Southampton – Charlie Austin 6 goals
Bournemouth – Joshua King 11 goals
Team news
Manolo Gabbiadini suffered a groin injury against Tottenham and is ruled out here.
Shane Long will deputise for the forward, whilst new signing Martin Caceres is unlikely to make his debut here.
Tyrone Mings continues to miss out due to suspension, whilst Ryan Fraser is a doubt after sustaining an injury on international duty.
Jack Wilshere could return to the starting XI here, with Harry Arter a doubt.
Expected starting XI’s
Southampton (4-2-3-1): Forster; Cedric, Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand; Romeu, Davis; Ward-Prowse, Tadic, Redmond; Long
Bournemouth (4-3-3): Boruc; Smith, Francis, Cook, Daniels; Gosling, Surman, Wilshere; King, Afobe, Pugh
Predictions
Result: Southampton (12/1 with 888 Sport)*
Correct Score: 3-1 (12/1 with Bet 365)
Anytime Goalscorer: Shane Long (11/8 with Paddy Power)
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