Southampton vs Chelsea Preview and Line Up Prediction: Chelsea to Win 1-0 at 6/1

Southampton and Chelsea will play their nineteenth game of the Premier League season at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday, 28th December.

Match Preview:

The teams last played in January this year when Chelsea won 3 – 0. In December 2013 Chelsea won 3 – 1.

While the week 18 matches are still to take place, at present Southampton is fifth in the league with 29 points having won 9 games, drawn 2 and lost 6. They are two points below West Ham.

Chelsea is top of the league with 42 points having won 13 games, drawn 3 and lost 1. They are three points above Manchester City.

Match Prediction:

A 1 – 0 win for Chelsea is the most likely outcome of the match with William Hill and Bet365 both offering odds of 6/1.

Betting Odds:

William Hill Odds: 16/5 Southampton to Win, 13/5 for a Draw and 5/6 Chelsea to Win

Bet365 Odds: 18/5 Southampton to Win, 11/4 for a Draw and 3/4 Chelsea to Win