Southampton v Arsenal

• This game pins the league's worst attack against the league's best defence

• Arsenal net 0.86 times on average in the first half.

• 6 of the last 7 encounters have seen under five total cards

Southampton host Arsenal in their final Premier League home game for at least the next year, following a season they'd rather forget. With relegation confirmed, the Saints will be desperate to salvage some pride with a result. Arsenal, meanwhile, have secured second place and may choose to rest key players. Still, they remain clear favourites and will be eager to end their campaign on a high after narrowly missing out in several competitions once again.

⭐ Southampton v Arsenal Predictions and Best Bets

Arsenal have been consistently strong in attack this season, ranking third in goals scored behind only Liverpool and Newcastle. They average 1.81 goals per game and typically make a fast start, netting 0.86 times on average in the first half. Southampton, by contrast, have struggled badly at the back, conceding a league-high 2.27 goals per game, including 1.11 per game in first halves. This is while scoring just 0.32 per game in the first half.

This match pits the league’s worst attack against its best defence, making "Both Teams to Score: No" an appealing option. Southampton have averaged just 0.68 goals per game and have often looked toothless going forward. Arsenal, on the other hand, have conceded only 0.89 goals per game, the best record in the league. With nothing left to play for and their confidence shattered, it’s hard to see Southampton breaching this well-drilled Arsenal defence. Given the gulf in quality and form, a clean sheet for the visitors looks highly plausible and well-priced.

🔴 A Tough Season Back in the Top Flight for Southampton

Southampton’s first season back in the Premier League has been a tough one. They were the earliest team relegated in Premier League history and are set to get the second-lowest points tally ever. Defensive frailties and managerial instability have plagued their campaign, and they won just 2 games this season. Their record, marked by poor goalscoring and the league’s worst defensive stats, highlighted their struggles to cope with the difference in top-flight intensity. The season has served as a clear indication of the immense gap that has been created between the  Championship and Premier League, with all 3 that came up going straight back down.

⚫ Arsenal Fall Short Despite Another Strong Season

Arsenal have enjoyed another strong season, but once again fall short of silverware. After a narrow Champions League semi-final exit and with second place in the Premier League secured, there's a sense of frustration at how close they came. Defensively, they’ve been the best in the league, but a lack of a clinical striker and key injuries may have ultimately held them back. With just two wins in their last seven matches, they’ll be eager to finish on a high. A final-day victory would offer some consolation and momentum heading into what promises to be a pivotal summer.

📊 Southampton v Arsenal Head-to-Head Key Stats

The last meeting between these sides ended in a 3-1 win for Arsenal, though Southampton struck first and managed to test the Gunners with four shots on target. Despite Arsenal’s overall control, Southampton created some decent chances and showed they can threaten. Disciplinary-wise, Southampton picked up three cards in that game, while Arsenal stayed card-free. Interestingly, six of the last seven encounters have seen under five total cards, suggesting a relatively disciplined fixture. Perhaps most surprisingly, Southampton have opened the scoring in six of the last eight meetings, though they’ve rarely gone on to win.

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