National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Southampton or Arsenal that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Southampton saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the FA Cup. This match was also played here. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Arsenal have had more rest.
Southampton form and stats
Southampton participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 4th round replays.When playing at home in the Premier League, Southampton have managed 5 wins, 1 draw and suffered 3 defeats from 9 games.
Southampton's previous game was a FA Cup match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Shrewsbury Town. The home side are looking to build on that result. A Premier League defeat was the result before that one, 0-2 away at Leicester City.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Premier League game versus Arsenal in only three days. This game is also played here.
Southampton have proved capable of finding the net in their games here with 14 goals in 9 league matches. Southampton have conceded 9 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Arsenal form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Arsenal, as they won the FA Cup.As the visiting team in Premier League matches, Arsenal have produced an overall stat of 4-1-4 so far. Arsenal love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
365 minutes! That's how long the Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
The supporters enjoyed Arsenal's previous game versus Newcastle United, a Premier League 3-0 win played at home. A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
The schedule is very tough for Arsenal now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premier League game at Southampton is waiting in only three days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Arsenal have scored 11 goals in 9 league games away. Arsenal are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 9 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Southampton-Arsenal H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Southampton two wins, Arsenal five wins, three draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  D. Ings 7 goals |   A. Lacazette 7 goals |  P. Aubameyang 5 goals |
Southampton missing players
Arsenal missing players
| Southampton | Arsenal | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 13 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Lost | L | 3 | 8 | ||
| 37 | 20 | Scored | S | 16 | 40 | ||
| 28 | 13 | Conceded | C | 8 | 24 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 82% | 88% | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 55% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 56% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 31% | BTTS | BTTS | 27% | 40% | ||
| 40% | 54% | Clean Sheets | C S | 55% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.6 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 11.5 | 12.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.6 | 13.6 | ||
| 4.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 4.8 | ||
| 32% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 35% | 33% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 40 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 38 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 37 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 34 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 33 |
| 6 | Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | West Ham United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 29 |
| 9 | Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 29 |
| 10 | Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 27 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 26 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -4 | 23 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -11 | 23 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 15 | Newcastle United | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 19 |
| 16 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 17 |
| 17 | Burnley | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -13 | 16 |
| 18 | Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 12 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 5 |