Southampton vs Tottenham Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | Premier League, December 15, 2024
Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, Dec 15
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, England
Tottenham will travel to Southampton for their 16th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Saints will aim to bounce back with a win in this home tie.
Hosts Southampton made their return to the Premier League this season and have secured only one win in 15 league matches. Russell Martin’s men have sustained painful losses since the start of the campaign and are coming off a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa. The Saints are stranded at the bottom of the table and have managed only one clean sheet in their last 11 games across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Tottenham would want to bounce back from their disastrous run of form and could easily grab the three points against the worst side in the division. Despite their unsatisfactory form, Ange Postecoglou’s men are expected to come out on top.
Southampton Team News
Southampton has a huge injury crisis to deal with this weekend. The likes of Aaron Ramsdale (finger), Will Smallbone (thigh), Juan Larios (unspecified), Adam Lallana (thigh), Ross Stewart (calf) and Gavin Bazunu (Achilles) are expected to be sidelined in this weekend’s tie.
Tottenham Team News
As for the visiting side, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur would serve the final of his five-match domestic suspension. Defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven remains out with their thigh injuries whereas Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Mikey Moore (illness), Richarlison (hamstring), Ben Davies (hamstring) and Guglielmo Vicario (ankle) also occupy the treatment room.
Southampton vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (5-3-2):
Goalkeeper: Lumley
Defenders: Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Bednarek, Manning
Midfielders: Downes, Fernandes; Dibling
Forwards: Armstrong, Onuachu
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Forster
Defenders: Spence, Gray, Dragusin, Udogie
Midfielders: Kulusevski, Sarr, Bergvall
Forwards: Johnson, Solanke, Son
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 203 times in the past, with Tottenham winning 86 of those games. Southampton have won only 65 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 52 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 18, 2023 | Southampton 3-3 Tottenham | Premier League |
| August 06, 2022 | Tottenham 4-1 Southampton | Premier League |
| February 09, 2022 | Tottenham 2-3 Southampton | Premier League |
| December 28, 2021 | Southampton 1-1 Tottenham | Premier League |
| April 21, 2021 | Tottenham 2-1 Southampton | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Tottenham
Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
The English forward signed a contract extension with Southampton this summer following their promotion to the Premier League. Armstrong has bagged three goals and one assist in 14 appearances across all competitions.
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke is one of the top strikers in the Premier League and has made a stellar start to his 2024/25 campaign for the North London giants. So far this season, the Englishman has bagged seven goals and four assists in 20 appearances across all competitions.
Southampton vs Tottenham Prediction
Southampton are not favourites for this tie as they are sitting at the bottom of the league standings with just five points after 15 games. The Saints have sustained 12 defeats from their first 15 matches and take on against Spurs who are struggling with a number of injuries. A Premier League return after a robust Championship campaign has been anything but smooth for Russell Martin’s men.
As for Tottenham, they are missing some crucial players in this tie and are coming off a 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League. Ange Postecoglou’s men have not been at their best so far this season and are currently placed 11th in the Premier League standings. They have managed only one win in their last five league games.
Predicted Score: Southampton 1-3 Tottenham
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Where to Watch Southampton vs Tottenham Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Southampton vs Tottenham?
The Southampton vs Tottenham game will be played on 15th December at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Southampton vs Tottenham live for free?
The game between Southampton and Tottenham can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Southampton vs Tottenham?
The predicted score for Southampton vs Tottenham is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Southampton vs Tottenham?
Both Southampton and Tottenham played 203 games. Tottenham recorded 86 wins, Southampton managed 65 whereas the 52 other games ended in a draw.