Chelsea travel to St.Mary’s stadium and will be looking to avoid any slip ups which cost them the 3 points last time . Alley Sport covers Chelsea predicted lineup vs Southampton as Thomas Tuchel faces Raplh Hasensuttl in Premier League since their Bundesliga days.
Chelsea are on a run of 4 games undefeated since Tuchel took reigns of the club. Most recently Chelsea beat Sheffield United 2-1 where goals from Mason mount and Jorginho while Antonio Rudiger scored an own goal.
On the other hand Southampton have been on rough patch of games in the league as they have failed to win any of their last 5 games in the league. Saints lost to Newcastle FC 3-2 where Takumi Minamino and Skipper James Ward-Prowse while a brace from Miguel Almiron and Joe Willock won the game for Magpies.
Chelsea vs Southampton Preview
In last five meetings between Chelsea and Southampton in the league,the Blues have won twice drawn two times and lost one game.
While Southampton have managed to win only once in last 5 league games vs Chelsea. The last time these met in October both sides managed to salvage a point as the game ended 3-3 with Timo Werner scored a brace and Kai Havertz netted once for Chelsea while Che Adams Danny Ings and Jannik Vestergaard scored for Saints.
Chelsea vs Southampton Team News
Thiago Silva missed the Barnsley tie with a hamstring knock but will make the team for this game while
Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are expected to shake off knocks to at least be part of the squad.
Winger Christian Pulisic missed the win over Sheffield United for personal reasons and it remains to be seen if he will be available for this game.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Southampton
Formation 3-4-3
GK: Edouard Mendy
RCB: Cesar Azpilicueta
CB: Thiago Silva
LCB: Antonio Rudiger
RWB: Recce James
RCM: Jorginho
LCM: Mateo Kovacic
LWB: Ben Chilwell
RW: Mason Mount
ST: Tammy Abraham
LW: Timo Werner
Chelsea vs Southampton Prediction
We Predict that Chelsea will win the game 2-1 as Southampton are low on confidence and Tuchel’s system of wingbacks can hurt the Saints who use a rigid 4-4-2 system.
Chelsea vs Southampton Livestream
Premier League matches will be broadcasted in India by Star Sports network, while fans also have the option of streaming the game from the Disney+ Hotstar app,Saturday 20/02 from 06:00 PM IST. Fans in the UK can watch this match on Sky Sports UK Saturday 20/02 from 13:30 PM BST.
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