Southampton vs. Newcastle: Can Saints Rebound After Defeat

Southampton are coming off a disappointing defeat to West Ham last weekend and look to rebound against Newcastle this Saturday in St. Mary’s.

The first meeting between the two saw Newcastle take the points with a come-from-behind victory back in December.

Southampton, have had some trouble with Newcastle the past few seasons. They have not beaten the Magpies since April of 2016. This Saturday will be as good as chance as any to reverse their fortune against the London side.

The teams are neighbors on the table with Southampton above Newcastle by two points. So let us see how each team could win this match.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United battles for possession with James Ward-Prowse and Danny Ings of Southampton during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on December 08, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

How Will Southampton Win

Southampton have turned in some pretty inconsistent performances recently and people really do not know who will show up. Last match, they looked a step slow and the score line proved it as they lost 3-1 to West Ham.

The Saints are not at full strength either. They will be missing the likes of Nathan Redmond, Stuart Armstrong, and Will Smallbone so we could see a very different lineup than we are used to this weekend.

Regardless of the attacking options Ralph throws out there keeping Newscastle scoreless or to a goal at most will be the key to victory. Newcastle do not have a very potent attack so limiting their chances is a must. If they can do that I think the Saints will be victorious.

How Will Newcastle Win

For Newcastle, this match will have to play out very similarly to the previous matchup. They need to get in front of Southampton’s shots and force them to either miss the target or get their attempts blocked.

It is likely they will setup a deep block and all the Saints to have the majority of the possession then look to hit on the counter with their speed.

The Magpies have not won a Premier League match since mid-January so they will be looking to take advantage of one of the worst home sides in the league and collect 3 points.

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Predicted Line-ups

Southampton: 4-2-2-2

Goalkeeper: Alex McCarthy

Defenders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Jack Stephens, Jan Bednarek, Ryan Bertrand

Midfielders: James Ward-Prowse, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Attacking Midfielders: Sofiane Boufal, Moussa Djenepo

Strikers: Danny Ings, Shane Long

Newcastle: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka

Defenders: Javier Manquillo, Federico Fernandez, Jamaal Lascelles, Danny Rose

Defensive Midfielders: Jonjo Shelvey, Isaac Hayden

Midfielders: Allan Saint-Maximin, Sean Longstaff, Miguel Almiron

Striker: Joelinton

Predicted Score

Southampton 2-1 Newcastle

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