Southampton vs Swansea

Southampton are enjoying a solid spell with 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings. They have scored freely averaging 2.2 goals per game, while conceding 1.8.

For Swansea, the picture is quite different. Recent form suggests Swansea are in red-hot form — 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 7 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 3 clean sheets in that period. In recent encounters between these sides, the results have been fairly evenly split, with 2 home wins, 3 away wins and 1 draws. With 20 goals in 6 games (3.3 per match), the fixture has a reputation for entertainment.

With both teams averaging over 2.2 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 35%. Kick-off in the Championship awaits.