Southampton vs Fulham - predictions , match live stream and Expected lineups

The upcoming match between Southampton and Fulham presents an intriguing encounter, particularly as both teams have contrasting motivations. Southampton, having already been relegated from the Premier League, will be playing solely for pride . Conversely, Fulham aims to solidify their position in the top eight and improve upon their recent lackluster form, which includes four losses in their last six matches . The previous meeting between these two clubs ended in a goalless draw, suggesting that this fixture could yield a similarly competitive atmosphere.

Southampton host Fulham in a Premier League showdown on Saturday, April 26th, at 3pm (UK time). The Saints have already been relegated from the top-tier of English football, while Fulham still have hopes of European qualification. Find our match preview and best bets below. 

The most recent encounter between these two sides ended in a goalless draw at Craven Cottage in December. 

Looking at the last six meetings, the record is evenly split with each side winning two matches and two draws. Southampton won the last match at St. Mary's 2-0 in May 2023. 

Southampton will be without Albert Grønbæk and Charlie Taylor, both sidelined with injuries. 

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Fulham will be without Reiss Nelson, who is injured. Rodrigo Muniz and Emile Smith Rowe are doubtful and will be assessed closer to kick-off. 

Southampton Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Bednarek; Sugawara, Fernandes, Downes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Sulemana; Archer

 Fulham Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Robinson; Lukic, Pereira; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Muniz

Predicted lineups indicate that Southampton may employ a 3-4-2-1 formation with players such as Ramsdale and Onuachu expected to feature prominently Fulham's Jimenez is likely to lead the attack despite the absence of some key players due to injuries. Notably, the match will not be televised in the UK but can be streamed on platforms like Peacock and fuboTV for international audiences (Custom).

Southampton, with a paltry five home points and 13 defeats in 15 Premier League games at St Mary's, face a likely loss against Fulham on Saturday. While unpredictable, Fulham should have enough to overcome the struggling Saints, even without a compelling incentive.

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