English Premier League Prediction - Chelsea VS Southampton

English Premier League  -  Chelsea VS Southampton
Match Time:26-02-2025 04:15 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Two struggling sides on downward spirals seek to restore some Premier League parity on Tuesday evening, when Chelsea welcome Championship-bound Southampton to Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's men are reeling from a third straight loss in all competitions - going down 2-1 to Aston Villa - while their visitors put up little resistance in a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Salt was rubbed into the Chelsea wounds on Saturday night after Trevoh Chalobah was forced off inside just eight minutes with a back problem, although Maresca delivered more of a reassuring than a worrying update at full time.

Odds Analysis
Even with a fully-fit defence, Southampton are carved open with ease more often than not, and the Saints' depleted backline only spells even more danger for the basement boys. Chelsea might have persistent problems on the road, but the Blues are good value for a few goals at home and should defy their attacking absences to storm to a routine win over Juric's men.

Pick: Chelsea