Premier League 2018-19 – Southampton vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Southampton vs Bournemouth kick off? Saturday 27th April, 15:00 (UK)
Where is Southampton vs Bournemouth being played? St. Mary's Stadium
What television channel is Southampton vs Bournemouth on in the UK? Southampton vs Bournemouth will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Southampton vs Bournemouth in the UK? N/A
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Bournemouth?
Southampton - https://southamptonfc.com/tickets/match-tickets
Bournemouth - https://tickets.afcb.co.uk/Online/default.asp?
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last six meetings: Southampton W2, Bournemouth W1, D3
All-time meetings: Southampton W13, Bournemouth W7, D8
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Yoshida, Bednarek, Stephens; Valery, Hojbjerg, Romeu, Targett; Redmond, Ward-Prowse; Long
Unavailable: Obafemi (Injured), McCarthy (Injured), Vestergaard (Injured)
Doubtful: Bertrand (Injured), Armstrong (Injured)
BOURNEMOUTH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Boruc; Simpson, S. Cook, Mepham, Ake; Brooks, Gosling, Lerma, Fraser; King; Wilson
Unavailable: L. Cook (Injured), Francis (Injured), Surman (Injured), Daniels (Injured), Diego Rico (Injured), Stanislas (Injured), Smith (Injured)
Doubtful: Clyne (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Southampton come into this South Coast derby with the greater urgency as they are not yet safe. Bournemouth are beset by injuries in defence which is upsetting the balance of their team and Southampton can take advantage of that and seal survival once and for all here.