Southampton vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, February 15, 2025

Southampton vs Bournemouth Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Saturday, February 15.
• Time: 3:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton vs Bournemouth will take place at the St. Mary’s Stadium in the middle kick-off slot on matchday 25 of the Premier League season on February 15.

The Saints are rock-bottom in the league with just nine points from 24 games so far. They are nine points from safety and would need a miracle to stay up come May. Their last five results are a reflection of how their season has been, with four defeats and one win across competitions. In those games, Southampton have scored six and conceded 11 goals. They lost 1-0 to Burnley in their last match in the FA Cup and will look to do better than that.

The Cherries, on the other hand, are flying high in seventh place with 40 points from 24 games so far. Their recent form has also been decent and they are in a great position to qualify for European football next season. Their last five results across competitions have been three wins, one draw and one defeat, scoring 13 and conceding just five goals. Their 2-0 away with at Everton in the FA Cup last time out will have given them a boost and they will look to carry that forward.

On that note, here is the team news coming out of both camps.

Southampton Team News

Manager Ivan Juric fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last Premier League game as they defeated Ipswich 2-1 away from home. Most of the players played well but there were a few injuries to report. Jack Stephens and Welington picked up knocks but should be okay to return.

However, the Saints will be without four players for their upcoming match. Flynn Downes (knock), Ross Stewart (calf), Ryan Fraser (physical discomfort) and Taylor Harwood-Bellis (ankle) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Bournemouth Team News

Manager Andoni Iraola fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last league match as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool. Most players performed pretty well and he used two subs as well, but there were no injuries or suspensions to report.

They will be without eight players for the next game, though. Adam Smith (knock), Alex Scott (meniscus), Enes Unal (cruciate ligament), Evanilson (broken leg), James Hill (muscle), Julian Araujo (hamstring), Luis Sinisterra (muscle) and Marcos Senesi (muscle) will miss out.

Southampton vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups

Southampton Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale.

Defenders: James Bree, Jan Bednarek (C), Will Smallbone.

Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Leslie Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo, Yukinari Sugawara.

Forwards: Matheus Fernandes, Albert Gronbaek, Paul Onuachu.

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Defenders: Lewis Cook (C), Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez.

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, Justin Kluivert.

Forwards: David Brooks, Antoine Semenyo, Dango Ouattara.

Southampton vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met fairly often in the last few years across various competitions. Their matches have produced one or the other result in recent times. Southampton have a slight upper hand, having won three of the last five meetings. Bournemouth have won the other two.

Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Bournemouth

Joe Aribo (Southampton)

The midfielder has been a stalwart in the middle of the park for the Saints this season. He has played in all but one of his team’s Premier League matches this season, starting 15 of those games. Aribo has also contributed three goals to his team’s tally. He put in a decent performance last time out and will be key to any hope of a result next time.

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)

The Dutchman has been the leading goal contributor for the Cherries this season with 15 to his name. His 11 goals have come from a respectable 8.78 xG, which means he has performed well in this metric. His four assists have come from an even better 1.90 xA, which means he has done very well in this metric and will look to continue doing so.

Southampton vs Bournemouth Prediction

The hosts have no hope against a team much better organized and in much better form than them.

Predicted Score: Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth

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