Southampton And Newcastle United: Preview, Predictions, Team News, And Lineups

Two in-form Premier League sides will lock horns at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday evening as Southampton take on Newcastle United.

The Saints have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, while the Magpies are unbeaten in their last six Premier League outings.

Ahead of this fascinating clash, here is everything you need to know.

Team News

Southampton

Kyle Walker-Peters (thigh) and Juan Larios (hamstring) are both ruled out for Southampton, while Mohamed Salisu remains a doubt due to illness.

Theo Walcott is close to returning from a calf injury, but the match may come too soon for the winger.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have no fresh injury concerns, with only long-term absentee Emil Krafth (knee) still out.

Eddie Howe has a fully fit squad to choose from, and he is likely to name a strong team for this match.

Predicted Lineups

Southampton (4-4-2): Bazunu; Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud; Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Elyounoussi; Armstrong, Adams

Newcastle United (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin

Preview

Southampton have enjoyed a solid start to the season under Nathan Jones, winning five of their opening 11 Premier League matches.

The Saints have been particularly impressive in recent weeks, beating Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth in their last three matches in all competitions.

Newcastle United have also been in excellent form this season, and they currently sit fourth in the Premier League table.

The Magpies are unbeaten in their last six league matches, and they have only lost one of their opening 11 fixtures.

Eddie Howe's side will be confident of getting a result at St Mary's Stadium, but Southampton will be no pushovers.

The Saints have a good record against Newcastle United, winning four of their last seven meetings in all competitions.

This is a match that could go either way, but Newcastle United will be the slight favorites given their impressive form this season.

Predictions

Southampton 1-2 Newcastle United

Newcastle United are in slightly better form than Southampton at the moment, and they will be confident of getting a result at St Mary's Stadium.

The Magpies have a number of dangerous attacking players, and they should be able to exploit the Southampton defense.

Southampton will be no pushovers, but Newcastle United are the more likely team to win this match.

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