Chelsea vs Southampton Team News
Defender Trevor Chalobah will not appear for Chelsea after being forced during the Premier League defeat in Aston Villa on Saturday.
Injuries to promote Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu saw Maresca move Pedro Neto to an attack on Villa Park, and the wing installed the ENZO Fernandez opener.
“It could be a good choice for us,” Maresca reflected. “We tried (this position) with Pedro Days before the game and we saw that he could do that. He was positive.
“The performance was generally positive. Enzo was fantastic.
Juric says Jan Bednarek will lose with a blow against Brighton, but fellow defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis could come back and Juric says Flynn Dowes will play.
The Lesley Ugochukwu amplifier is not eligible to deal with its parent club, and the middle of Adam Lallana and Ryan Fraser are injured.
January Welington Signature It has begun on the left, but was replaced in the halftime in the last two two matches of Southampton.
“He has to be acclimated,” Juric said of the Brazilian. “Must be ready for this kind of football. It’s much faster than in Brazil and there (it’s moments) when other players are faster.”
Chelsea vs southampton
Chelsea starting xi: Jorgenens, Achempong.
Southampton starting xi: Ramsdale, Bree, Bella-Kotchap, Aribo, Walker-Peters, Smallone, Fernandes, Downs, Dibling, Archer, Sulemana
How to watch Chelsea vs Southampton: TV channel, live online flow
Kick-Off is at 20:15 of the United Kingdom, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1 and Tnt Sports Ultimate at 18:30.
Chelsea vs Southampton statistics
- In 13 of the last 15 Chelsea Home matching the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 7 Chelsea matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 matches of Chelsea in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Chelsea won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 matches of Southampton in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 southampton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Southampton lost 5 of the last 6 matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals were over 2.5
- In the last 4 Southampton Away matching the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Southampton Away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Chelsea vs southampton forecast
Chelsea’s uncertain form from the end of December has still seen them being undefeated at home in 2025 and are unlikely to throw points against opponents who are already planning next season.
Southampton would be expected to take advantage of the lack of pressure in recent games, but they fell 2-0 behind 17 minutes against Bournemouth and could have lost more strongly against Brighton, absorbing 18 shots and 12 in the target.
An inspirational screen by Aaron Ramsdale helped keep the score down and the visitor goalkeeper is likely to be busy again, as Chelsea is offered to go fourth.
Maresca players also have the incentive to ensure that clubs under them are no more ground in the race for European qualifications.
The eighth villa Aston could throw them away if they do not win, while Brighton and Fulham could also move into the overtake range.
Statistical experts justifiably give Chelsea over 75% chance of winning and are expected to triumph 2-0 in one accessory won 5-1 on December 4.
