Southampton v West Ham predictions: Hammers can maintain their focus

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

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

West Ham draw no bet
1pt 3-4 BoyleSports

Team news

Southampton
Theo Walcott has joined Will Smallbone, Stuart Armstrong and Shane Long on the absentee list.

West Ham
Arthur Masuaku is back in contention.

Match preview

The September schedule looks tough for West Ham, who have to squeeze in six matches over the next 20 days, but fatigue should not be an issue for their trip to Southampton.

Thursday's Europa League trip to Dinamo Zagreb is a big moment for the Hammers, who are readying themselves for their first foray into the competition's group stage.

However, David Moyes is focusing first and foremost on Premier League points and will be targeting a victory on the south coast.

Moyes's team are set up to be effective on the road thanks to an strong spine featuring midfield duo Tomas Soucek and Declan Rice and powerhouse striker Michail Antonio.

And they look the likelier winners against Saints, who often play good football without getting positive results.

Southampton missed far too many chances in their 2-2 draw at Newcastle last time out and they will have to be far more clinical to avoid disappointment this weekend.

Key stat

West Ham are unbeaten in their last six matches

Inside info

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Free-kick wizard James Ward-Prowse
Aerial set-piece threat Jack Stephens
Card magnet Oriel Romeu

West Ham

Penalty taker Michail Antonio
Free-kick wizard Aaron Cresswell
Aerial set-piece threat Tomas Soucek
Card magnet Tomas Soucek

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