Southampton vs Tottenham Prediction 15.12.2024 | EPL

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 15th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CET
• Venue: St. Mary's Stadium (Southampton)

Two sides currently out of form will meet at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday evening, as Southampton takes on Tottenham in the 16th round of the English Premier League.

It is undeniable that Southampton’s comeback to the top flight of English football has been incredibly tough, with their performances week after week doing little more than reinforcing the likelihood of their drop back down. With 15 top-tier matches behind them, the team led by Russell Martin has managed just one win and a measly five points, leaving them firmly anchored to the league’s basement and making their escape from the red zone an uphill battle, as they now trail safety by eight points.

Although they were widely tipped as favorites for a Champions League spot ahead of the 2024-25 season, Tottenham have failed to live up to expectations and now face the very real prospect of missing out on UEFA’s elite competition for a third consecutive season. It’s evident that something is off within the Spurs ranks, as reflected by their current standing in the table, where they sit in the lower half at 11th place with a skinny haul of 20 points, though they remain only five points adrift of Aston Villa in sixth.

Southampton vs Tottenham Betting Tips: TOTTENHAM TO WIN

There is no doubt that Southampton are a strong relegation candidate, as their performances this season have been lifeless, especially lately, where they have been able to pick up just one point from 15 on offer from their last five league matches. Tottenham's form isn't looking much better, as they've experienced a steep drop of performance since inflicting a four-goal demolition of reigning champions Man City back in November 23, with their winless run now stretching to five matches (D3 L2). Last week, the Spurs shockingly threw away a two-goal lead before ultimately falling in a seven-goal thriller to Chelsea, leaving their fans in disbelief and Postecoglou's future uncertain. Although the Saints have caused them trouble in recent head-to-head matches, Tottenham simply cannot afford any more slip-ups if they want to keep their top-four hopes alive, so we expect Spurs to get back on track with a winning display.