Premier League: Chelsea vs Southampton preview

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October 2nd, 2015
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Chelsea will be desperate to get a win against Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, otherwise their poor start to the season might turn into a catastrophe. The reigning champions have thrown away no less than 13 points after seven league matches so far, while Southampton are also struggling with just two wins since the start of the campaign. Jose Mourinho has never lost a league match to Southampton. The Saints have won once at Stamford Bridge out of 13 visits. Last season both matches between the two teams ended as 1-1 draws.

Chelsea have won just two league games so far and are in an unlikely 14th place in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Manchester United. Captain John Terry seems to be on Jose Mourinho's black list, the veteran defender has not been in the starting line up in four of the last five matches. This week Chelsea suffered yet another defeat, this time in the Champions League at the hands of FC Porto. The Blues' defence, which was rock-solid last season, has now leaked no less than 14 goals in seven matches. Diego Costa is still unavailable due to a suspension, while Thibaut Courtois remains on the injured list.

Southampton have not been doing great either, they have clinched just two wins so far this season. However, last weekend they have beaten Swansea City 3-1, a result which gives them hope for more points in the coming matches. However, their away form is worrying, with no wins at all in their last 10 matches on the road. Jory Clasie might make his return from injury, but he will most likely be given a place on the bench.

Probable line-ups:

Chelsea: Begovic - Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta - Matic, Fabregas - Pedro, Oscar, Hazard - Remy

Southampton: Stekelenburg - Cedric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand - Wanyama, Ward-Prowse - Tadic, Davis, Mane - Pelle

My prediction: Chelsea to win 1-0.

Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:

Chelsea win - 1.80 Draw - 3.75 Southampton win - 5.00

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