Predictions & Statistics

Southampton approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 4 on 75 points after 43 outings. They have recorded 21 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses, with a 70:50 goal return and very strong form and are on a winning streak. In attack they lean heavily on A. Armstrong (11 goals), F. Azaz (11 goals), L. Scienza (7 goals), with creative support from L. Scienza (10 assists), F. Azaz (8 assists), Tom Fellows (5 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 11 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with M. Roerslev Rasmussen, A. McCarthy unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Bristol City are currently 10 in the standings with 58 points from 43 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 16 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, while the 52:51 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on S. Twine (11 goals), A. Mehmeti (10 goals), E. Riis (9 goals), with creative support from A. Mehmeti (7 assists), S. Twine (6 assists), R. McCrorie (6 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, their split return of 8 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with R. Atkinson, L. McNally, J. Williams unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.