In the upcoming match between Southampton and Newcastle United, both teams will be looking to secure all three points after suffering defeats in their previous fixtures. The home team is struggling defensively, while the away team has shown good form even on the road. Looking at the goal scoring and conceding statistics, it is clear that Newcastle United has the upper hand.
A bet on the away team could be an interesting choice given their recent performances and the defensive issues faced by Southampton. The last encounters between these two teams have seen plenty of goals and exciting matches, so we can expect a thrilling game.
Newcastle United has been in better form compared to Southampton, with a higher average of goals scored per game. The away team's defense has been problematic away from home, which could provide an opportunity for Southampton to exploit.
In terms of head-to-head results, there has been a fairly even split with one win for the home team, one draw, and three wins for the away team in their most recent encounters. However, based on current form and defensive issues, Newcastle United may have the edge in this match.
Southampton, managed by Ivan Juric, have struggled to find the back of the net consistently this season with an average of 0.7 goals scored per game. On the other hand, Eddie Howe's Newcastle United have been more prolific in front of goal with an average of 1.7 goals scored per game.
Overall, it looks like Newcastle United are in a strong position to come away with a positive result in this match. However, football can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day. Fans can expect an exciting and potentially high-scoring game between these two teams.
