National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Southampton or West Ham United that keep their silverware dream alive.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premier League game only three days ago.
Southampton form and stats
Southampton was eliminated in the semi-finals last season in the FA Cup.When playing at home in the Premier League, Southampton have managed 5 wins, 7 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 13 games.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Southampton, as their goalkeeper Wilfredo Daniel Caballero has completely shut out the opponents for 249 minutes in the Premier League.
Southampton's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Norwich City. The home side are looking to build on that result. Ward-Prowse (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 8.31/10. Ward-Prowse hit three key passes and had 60 successful passes (of 65 total).
Previous to that game, a Premier League home match hosting Everton in a game that was won 2-0.This is expected to be a close game, with Southampton perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Southampton as a small favourite), we find eight games. Southampton has won one of these, drawn three and lost four.
Southampton are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League match at Aston Villa awaits in three days.
Southampton are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 18 goals in 13 games. From these home matches, Southampton have conceded only 10 goals.
West Ham United form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 5th round.6-3-4 is the win-draw-loss statistic for West Ham United in their Premier League matches away.
The fans enjoyed West Ham United's previous game versus Wolverhampton Wanderers, a 1-0 win played at home. Zouma was the top performer of the team in that game with a match score of 8.42. The defender Zouma won 5 of 6 duels.
Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Newcastle United.The schedule is very tough for West Ham United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premier League game at Liverpool is waiting in only three days.
West Ham has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 21 goals from 13 games. West Ham United have conceded 15 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head numbers (for the prior ten meetings): Southampton won two games, two matches ended with a tie and West Ham United got six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: seven / threeTop Goalscorers
  M. Antonio 8 goals |  J. Bowen 8 goals |   C. Adams 7 goals |
Southampton missing players
West Ham United missing players
| Southampton | West Ham United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 11 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 38 | 19 | Scored | S | 21 | 39 | ||
| 37 | 10 | Conceded | C | 17 | 30 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 84% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 36% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 28% | ||
| 68% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 62% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 24% | ||
| 6.4 | 5.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.3 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.6 | 4.7 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.2 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 13.8 | 15.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.6 | 11.7 | ||
| 5.2 | 5.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.3 | ||
| 29% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 36% | ||
| 12.9 | 11.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.5 | 14 | ||
| 5.2 | 3.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 4.2 | ||
| 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 City | 27 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 64 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 8 | 47 | 66 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 70 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 13 | 50 | 60 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 31 | 50 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 44 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 47 |
| 5 | West Ham United | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 45 |
| 6 | Arsenal | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 45 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 42 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 40 |
| 9 | Southampton | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 27 | -3 | 35 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 14 | -5 | 33 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 21 | -1 | 30 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 33 | 37 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 30 |
| 13 | Leicester City | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 25 | -6 | 27 |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 45 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -17 | 25 |
| 15 | Brentford | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 25 | -17 | 24 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 60 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 35 | -31 | 23 |
| 17 | Everton | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -13 | 22 |
| 18 | Burnley | 24 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 21 |
| 19 | Watford | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 25 | 47 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 16 | -22 | 19 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 55 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 30 | -40 | 17 |
