2020-21 Premier League – Chelsea vs Southampton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Chelsea vs Southampton kick off? Saturday 17th October, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Southampton being played? Stamford Bridge, London
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Southampton? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Southampton on in the UK? This match will be televised on BT Sport Box Office for £14.95
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Southampton in the UK? Those who have purchased the match will be able to stream it live via the BT Sport Box Office app
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Caballero; Azpilicueta, Tomori, Zouma, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho; Mount, Havertz, Pulisic; Werner
Unavailable: Gilmour (Injured), Mendy (Injured), Thiago Silva (Fatigue)
Questionable: Kante (Injured)
SOUTHAMPTON
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Tella, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond; Adams, Ings
Unavailable: Djenepo (Injured)
Questionable: Salisu (Fitness), Armstrong (Coronavirus), Ibrahima (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Both sides have had an average start to the season, with Chelsea’s lucky 3-3 draw against West Brom, after going 3-0 down, their biggest downfall thus far. One thing Lampard’s men have impressed with, however, is scoring goals, averaging 2.5 goals per game this season, and with the potential return of Christian Pulisic and debut for Hakim Ziyech, it can be expected to see plenty of goals fly in. In regards to goals going the other way, Chelsea have conceded in three out of their four matches played, and sometimes it only takes one attempt for Danny Ings to punish sides, so look out for a potential goal from him. Despite this, Chelsea are the far superior side on paper, and should take all three points, so a Chelsea win, BTTS and over 2.5 goals is tempting.
