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Chelsea have had a strong recent record against Southampton, including a dominant 5-1 win over the Saints in December at St Mary’s. However, Southampton’s last visit to Stamford Bridge in February 2023 ended in a surprising 1-0 victory for the South Coast side.

Current Form (All Competitions):

• Chelsea: The Blues have struggled in recent weeks, suffering a third consecutive loss in all competitions following a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Their form in the Premier League has been inconsistent, with three losses in their last five games (DWLWLL). They have managed to win three of their last four matches at Stamford Bridge.
• Southampton: The Saints are enduring a dire season, having lost eight consecutive matches in the Premier League, most recently suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton. Their form across all competitions has been poor, with only one win in their last 16 league outings (LLWLLL). Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League appears inevitable.

How to Watch:

The match will be broadcast live on TV and streaming services. Check local listings for your region to find the exact coverage.

Team News:

• Chelsea: The Blues have multiple injuries and suspensions. Trevoh Chalobah is likely to miss out with a back issue, while several key players are sidelined, including Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Nicolas Jackson, and Romeo Lavia. Mykhaylo Mudryk is also suspended. Jorgensen will likely remain in goal despite his error at Villa Park, and Reece James may be rested after playing the full 90 minutes last time out.
• Southampton: The Saints are also dealing with several injury concerns. Jan Bednarek is a doubt after suffering an injury in the defeat to Brighton and has undergone a scan. Taylor Harwood-Bellis (ankle) is also a concern, and Jack Stephens (muscle) has only recently returned from injury. In addition, Ross Stewart, Ryan Fraser, and Adam Lallana remain unavailable, while Lesley Ugochukwu is ineligible to face his parent club.

Expected Lineup:

• Chelsea (4-2-3-1 formation): Jorgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Sancho; Neto.
• Southampton (4-2-3-1 formation): Ramsdale; Aribo, Bella-Kotchap, Bree; Sugawara, Gronbaek, Smallbone, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Onuachu, Sulemana.

Prediction:

Despite Chelsea’s recent struggles, they should have more than enough to secure a comfortable victory at home against a Southampton side that has been woeful this season. The Saints’ depleted defense will likely be overwhelmed by Chelsea’s attacking options, leading to a 4-0 win for the Blues.