Southampton
- Southampton have won four of their last five, but they did lose 2-1 at Watford in the Championship at the weekend.
- The Saints are unbeaten in their last two home games (W1, D1) and average 2.00 goals per game on home soil.
- The Saints have the better run across all competitions (W6, D2, L2) and their 0-2 EFL Cup win at Colchester United showed that they can travel well and manage games.
West Ham
- West Ham are undefeated in their last five games (W2, D3) with a 2-2 draw at Burnley and a 3-1 win over Portsmouth in the EFL Cup.
- Nuno Espirito Santo has set up his side in a typically pragmatic manner, so they will be looking to press the triggers, get wide runners into the game and exploit the transitions.
- Santo's side have been steadier than explosive this season with three wins, four draws and three defeats in their last ten across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
The last three head-to-head meetings between these clubs have resulted in two West Ham wins and a draw ( 1-1 at London Stadium in the Premier League 2024/2025).
Key Players
Argentinean Valentin Castellanos has been their dangerman with three goals in the last five, so look to him if you're picking an anytime scorer.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - yes at 1.57 is good enough.
- West Ham are 2.42 favorites for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Southampton at St. Mary's but that's a bit too short for us considering the Saints' home form.
- The draw at 3.55 looks like the value wager here because there isn't much to choose on paper between the sides.
Prediction
We are going with the visitors to edge a close game with a goal to spare, 2-1 .
