Chelsea v Southampton predictions: Good chance for Tuchel's Blues to bounce back

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Chelsea v Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday

When to bet

3pm, Saturday

Best bet

Chelsea to win & under 3.5 goals
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Team news

Chelsea
Midfielder N'Golo Kante is still isolating after contracting Covid-19 while Mason Mount and Reece James face late tests.

Southampton
Theo Walcott has recovered from a calf injury although Stuart Armstrong is struggling with a similar issue. Armando Broja cannot play against his parent club.

Match preview

Chelsea have had a wobble with consecutive 1-0 defeats to Manchester City and Juventus, but a home game against Southampton looks an ideal opportunity for Thomas Tuchel's team to get back on track.

The Saints are still looking for their first Premier League win of the campaign and have won just one of their last 16 league games on the road with that win coming last season at Sheffield United.

Ralph Hasenhuttl's side may have gained some confidence from the goalless draw they earned at City two weeks ago, and that should ensure they are guarded when they head to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea should break them down eventually, but they look unlikely to run riot, so backing the home side to win and fewer than four goals in the game looks the most sensible punting policy.

Key stat

Southampton are without a win in their last eight Premier League matches.

Inside info

Chelsea

Penalty taker Jorginho
Free-kick wizard Marcus Alonso
Set-piece aerial threat Antonio Rudiger
Card magnet Antonio Rudiger

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Free-kick wizardJames Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threatJan Bednarek
Card magnetOriol Romeu

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