Match Details
The match between Southampton and Blackburn will take place on December 16, 2023, at St. Mary’s Stadium. It is a Championship regular season match, with Southampton being the home team. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.69, Draw – 4.25, Away Winner – 4.53.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Unfortunately, there is no historical data available for previous matches between Southampton and Blackburn.
Team Form: Southampton
Southampton has been performing well in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won three matches and drawn the other three. They have scored a total of eight goals while conceding four goals during this period.
In the Championship, Southampton currently sits in fourth place with 39 points from 21 matches played. Their goal difference stands at +4, indicating a solid performance overall.
In their most recent match against Coventry in the Championship, Southampton managed to secure a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. Samuel Ikechukwu Edozie was the scorer for Southampton in that game.
Team Form: Blackburn
Blackburn has had mixed results in their recent matches, particularly when playing away from home. In their last six away games across all competitions, they have won three matches and lost three matches. They have scored a total of eleven goals while conceding ten goals during this period.
In the Championship standings, Blackburn currently occupies ninth place with 31 points from 21 matches played. Their goal difference is level at zero.
In their most recent match against Bristol City in the Championship, Blackburn secured a victory with a scoreline of 2-1 thanks to goals from Arnór Sigurðsson and Scott Bradley Wharton.
Key Players
For Southampton, Adam James Armstrong has been a standout player in their current squad. He has scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 matches across all competitions. Another key player for Southampton is Kyle Leonardus Walker-Peters, who has contributed with 2 goals and 2 assists from his defensive position.
Blackburn’s key player is Samuel Joseph Szmodics, who has been in excellent form recently. He has scored 14 goals and provided 3 assists in 22 matches across all competitions.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance, both teams have shown the ability to score goals consistently. Southampton has scored an average of 1.57 goals per game in the Championship this season, while Blackburn has averaged 1.62 goals per game.
Defensively, Southampton has conceded an average of 1.38 goals per game, while Blackburn has conceded an average of 1.62 goals per game.
In terms of home form, Southampton has performed well at St. Mary’s Stadium this season, winning six out of ten matches played at home.
Prediction: Southampton vs Blackburn
Considering the recent performances of both teams and their key players’ contributions, it is likely that Southampton will have the upper hand in this match as they are playing at home and have a stronger overall record this season.
Prediction: Southampton 2 – 1 Blackburn
