Chelsea take on the visitors Southampton in the round 27 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 25th at Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea remains an inconsistent force. Under Enzo Maresca, it seemed that The Blues had finally reclaimed their place among the top English clubs. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup early, but that was with a heavily rotated squad. That same second-string side dominated their UEFA Conference League group, cruising through the autumn and December fixtures. More importantly, Cole Palmer and the key starters improved significantly, even climbing to second place in January. But just as quickly, Chelsea’s form collapsed, producing a string of uninspiring performances. And just as they started to regain stability in the Premier League, they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Brighton. That was followed by a disastrous 3-0 defeat to The Seagulls in the league, and then another loss to an unpredictable Aston Villa.
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Southampton is doomed but can still be a nuisance. The Saints have been a disaster under their new owner, Dragan Solak. On paper, his arrival should have provided the financial stability Southampton had long been lacking. And the Serbian businessman has never hesitated to invest in the club. However, in 2023, a team expected to compete for European places suffered relegation to the Championship. They managed to return immediately, though only via the playoffs. Once back in the Premier League, however, they have clearly been the worst team in the division—both under Russell Martin, who started the campaign, and now Ivan Jurić, who replaced him. Everyone accepts that their relegation is inevitable; the only question is how humiliating it will be and how many unwanted Premier League records they might break along the way. Their most recent match against Brighton was another brutal defeat, as they were crushed 4-0. With their defensive frailties and lack of attacking firepower, Southampton looks set to suffer more heavy defeats before the season ends.
Back in the 2022/2023 season, The Saints remarkably beat The Blues twice, though that didn't prevent their relegation. Upon their return to the Premier League, they suffered a 1-5 thrashing at home in December. Chelsea should not only win this game but do so convincingly. Back The Blues with a -2 Handicap.
Prediction for the match: Chelsea to win with -2.0 handicap.
