Premier League preview and odds: Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

Published on: 15/01/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

January 16, 2016 15:00pm - St Mary`s Stadium

Premier League

Southampton will be hoping to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November when they welcome league table neighbours West Bromwich Albion to St Marys Stadium on Saturday.

Saints seeking top half return

It has been a tough few weeks for Southampton but they finally seem to have turned a corner. After ending a six-game winless run with victory over Arsenal, the Saints recorded their second win in four games by beating a stumbling Watford side last time out.

Ronald Koeman`s side will now try to make it three home wins in a row when West Bromwich Albion make the journey south on Saturday.

West Brom going steady

West Brom have had a steady season having spent most of their time in and around the centre of the table. They followed up back-to-back home wins against Stoke City and Newcastle with a 2-2 draw on the road at Chelsea last time out.

Away from home, the Baggies have been beaten just three times all season having won three and drawn the other four games.

Team news

The home side will be without the injured duo of Gaston Ramirez and Florin Gardos.

Meanwhile, Tony Pulis will have to cope without the services of Victor Anichebe and Jonny Evans.

Recent form (League)

Southampton: WLLWL

West Brom: DWWLL

Betting odds and tips

Southampton have shown glimpses of a return to form but are facing a West Brom side who are strong on the road. The Baggies have earned draws at Chelsea, West Ham and Liverpool in three of their last four away games.

The West Brom/Draw Double Chance looks like the choice bet at 23/20 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 15/01/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (15/01/2016 17:13:40) but are subject to change.