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Southampton v Stoke City: Preview

Southampton

Southampton will be looking to continue their good form when they host Stoke City on Saturday. The Saints have won their last two Premier League games, and they will be confident of adding to that tally against a Stoke side who have lost their last two matches.

Mark Hughes' side have been in impressive form of late, and they will be buoyed by the return of Charlie Austin from injury. The striker has been in excellent form this season, and he will be hoping to add to his tally of 10 goals for the campaign.

Southampton have a good record against Stoke, having won four of their last five meetings. However, the Potters will be looking to cause an upset, and they will be buoyed by the fact that they have won their last two away games.

Stoke City

Stoke City will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form when they travel to Southampton on Saturday. The Potters have lost their last two Premier League games, and they will be keen to avoid a third successive defeat.

Paul Lambert's side have been struggling for goals of late, and they will be hoping that Saido Berahino can find his scoring boots. The striker has not scored in his last five games, and he will be desperate to get back on the scoresheet.

Stoke have a poor record against Southampton, having lost four of their last five meetings. However, the Potters will be hoping to cause an upset, and they will be buoyed by the fact that they have won their last two away games.

Prediction

This is a tough game to call, but I think Southampton will edge it. The Saints are in good form, and they have a good record against Stoke. However, the Potters will be looking to bounce back from their recent poor form, and they have a good away record.

I predict a 2-1 win for Southampton.