Chelsea is set to host Southampton on Tuesday, 25th February at the Stamford Bridge Stadium at 20:15 (UK time).
Currently, the Blues are 6th in the Premier League standings with 12 wins and 43 points in 25 matches. Southampton is positioned last at 20th place with only 2 wins in 25 matches and is quite likely to be relegated.
Will the Saints be able to add a victory to their winless streak? Or will the Blues dominate Tuesday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Chelsea vs Southampton match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Tuesday, 25 February, 2025
- Time: 8:15 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Chelsea: Analysis and Team Preview
Chelsea won the Premier League trophy back in 2016-17. They were finishing in the top five till the 20-21 season. After that, however, the club had a sharp decline as they finished 12th in 22-23, but bounced back to a 6th-place finish last season.
Currently, they are yet again in the 6th position with 43 points. The Blues have the same points as Bournemouth, positioned 5th on the table. So, a Europa League qualification is very much a possibility for Chelsea.
Though the team is in a slump currently. Their last major victory was a 2–1 win over Brentford on 16th December. Since then, they’ve added only two wins (against Wolves 3–1 on 21st January and against West Ham 2–1 on 4th February).
Chelsea’s standout performers this season are Cole Palmer with 14 goals and 6 assists, Jackson (9 goals, 7 assists), and Noni Madueke (7 goals, 3 assists).
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Robert Sánchez, F. Jörgensen
- Defenders: M. Cucurella (2 goals, 1 assist), Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Malo Gusto, T. Adarabioyo, Reece James, B. Badiashile, W. Fofana, J. Acheampong
- Midfielders: Cole Palmer (14 goals, 6 assists), Moisés Caicedo (1 goals, 2 assists), E. Fernández (3 goals, 4 assists), K. Dewsbury-Hall, Roméo Lavia
- Strikers: N. Jackson (9 goals, 7 assists), Noni Madueke (7 goals, 3 assists), M. Mudryk, Jadon Sancho (2 goals, 4 assists), Pedro Neto (2 goals, 1 assist), C. Nkunku, Datro Fofana, Marc Guiu, T. George
New Signings
- Striker Estevão, transferred from Brazilian club, Palmeiras (contract starts 1st July 2025)
- Midfielder Kendry Páez, transferred from Ecuadorian club, Independiente del Valle (contract starts 1st July 2025)
- Midfielder M. Amougou, transferred from French club, Saint-Étienne
Injuries Update
- Malo Gusto: Knock injury, doubtful for next match.
- Noni Madueke: Hamstring Injury, ruled out till mid-March 2025
- N. Jackson: Thigh injury, ruled out till mid-April 2025
- Marc Guiu: Hamstring injury, ruled out till early March 2025
- Roméo Lavia: Knock injury, ruled out till early April 2025
- W. Fofana: Hamstring Injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
Southampton: Team Analysis and Preview
The Saints were relegated after finishing last in the 2022-23 season. They returned this season after winning the Championship playoffs. This season, however, they again face relegation with just 9 points collected from 25 matches.
Their main problem has been the inability to convert possessions into goals. They are also lacking in their defense. The Saints will need around 20 points more from the next 13 matches to pull themselves out of relegation. This means they need to win at least 7 matches out of 13 (3 points are awarded for each win). While that may not be a likely outcome, for sure fans can expect to see them putting up a strong fight against Chelsea in Tuesday’s game.
Squad
- Goalkeepers: A. Ramsdale, Alex Mccarthy, Joe Lumley
- Defenders: Welington, Jan Bednarek, T. Harwood-Bellis, Y. Sugawara (1 goal, 1 assist), Kyle Walker-Peters, Ryan Manning, Jack Stephens, C. Taylor, James Bree, Nathan Wood, A. Bella-Kotchap, J. Kayi, Juan Larios
- Midfielders: Albert Grønbæk, Joe Aribo (3 goals), Mateus Fernandes (1 goal, 2 assists), W. Smallbone, F. Downes, L. Ugochukwu, A. Lallana
- Strikers: Cameron Archer (2 goals), P. Onuachu (2 goals), Tyler Dibling (2 goals), Ryan Fraser, R. Stewart, K. Sulemana
New Signings
- Striker Victor Udoh, transferred from Belgian club, Antwerp
- Midfielder Albert Grønbæk, on loan from French club, Stade Rennais
- Defender J. Kayi, transferred from French club, Valenciennes
- Defender Welington, free transfer from Brazilian club, São Paulo
Injuries Update
- A. Lallana: Hamstring injury, doubtful for the next match
- Jack Stephens: Calf injury, ruled out till late February 2025
- F. Downes: Knock injury, doubtful for the next match
- T. Harwood-Bellis: Ankle injury, ruled out till late February 2025
Chelsea and Southampton: Form
Chelsea
- Lost to Brighton 0–3 (15 February)
- Lost to Brighton 1–2 (FA Cup, 4th round, 9 February)
- Won against West Ham 2–1 (4 February)
- Lost to Manchester City 1–3 (26 January)
- Won against Wolves 3–1 (21 January)
Southampton
- Lost to Bournemouth 1–3 (15 February)
- Lost to Burnely 0–1 (FA Cup, 4th round, 8 February)
- Won against Ipswich Town 1–2 (1 February)
- Lost to Newcastle 1–3 (25 January)
- Lost to Nottingham Forest 3–2 (19 January)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Chelsea | Stats | Southampton |
| 6 | League position | 20 |
| 12 | Matches Won | 2 |
| 7 | Drawn | 3 |
| 6 | Lost | 20 |
| 43 | Total points | 9 |
| 47 | Goals scored | 19 |
| 34 | Goals conceded | 57 |
| 13 | Goal difference | -38 |
Chelsea vs Southampton: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
Both teams have faced each other 49 times. Chelsea won 27 of these matches (12 at home, 15 away), Southampton won 11 (6 at home, 5 away), while 11 ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Southampton 1–5 Chelsea (4 December 2024)
- Chelsea 0–1 Southampton (18 February 2023)
- Southampton 2–1 Chelsea (30 August 2022)
- Southampton 0–6 Chelsea (9 April 2022)
- Chelsea 3–1 Southampton (2 October 2021)
While Chelsea has dominated this fixture, the Saints would be eager to rake up some points on the table, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Chelsea is averaging 1.88 goals per game this season
- Southampton is maintaining a 0.76 goals-per-match average
- Chelsea has kept 4 clean sheets in the Premier League matches, while Southampton has kept 2.
Chelsea vs Southampton: Odds as per 7bet
| Chelsea (1) | x | Southampton (2) |
| 2/9 | 6/1 | 9/1 |
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