Southampton vs West Ham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, h2h
Today, Southampton welcomes their new manager, Ivan Juric, as he takes charge from the sidelines for the first time, facing West Ham on Boxing Day.
The person taking over for Russell Martin observed from the stands as the Saints managed to secure a scoreless tie against Fulham over the weekend. Now, Juric will experience his first game at St Mary's.
He must jump right into action, as Southampton is currently eight points away from safety and has only secured one victory in the Premier League this season.
West Ham has shown a bit of improvement lately, relieving some of the pressure on Julen Lopetegui. Their recent draw with Brighton marked their third match without a loss.
The Hammers are currently sitting in 14th place in the standings, with an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Date, Time, And Venue Details
Southampton will face West Ham today, Thursday, December 26, 2024, with the match set to begin at 3 PM BST.
The game will be held at St Mary’s Stadium.
How To Watch Southampton Vs. West Ham
TV Channel: You can watch the game on Amazon Prime Video.
Live stream: Subscribers can tune in to the live broadcast through the Amazon Prime website or app.
Southampton And West Ham: Team Updates
Aaron Ramsdale made his comeback in the match against Fulham, providing a significant lift for Southampton, and he is set to begin again in this game.
Maxwel Cornet won't be able to play against his old team, despite having only spent 71 minutes on the field in Premier League matches this season.
West Ham will be missing Lucas Paqueta, as the midfielder received his fifth yellow card of the season during the match against Brighton, which has earned him a one-game suspension.
Niclas Fullkrug made his Premier League starting debut in that match and will be aiming to retain his spot in the lineup, even though he had a somewhat subdued game.
Out of action: Lucas Paqueta will not be playing for West Ham.
Southampton Vs. West Ham: Team Updates
Southampton struggled to create scoring opportunities in their match against Fulham, and they will need to adopt a more aggressive approach in this upcoming game.
West Ham has recently secured respectable draws against Brighton and Bournemouth in their last couple of games, but they're likely aiming for a win against a team that has had a tough time this season.
The Saints are expected to put in a strong performance in their first home game under Juric, and West Ham may face a tougher challenge than they would have just a few weeks ago.
Head-to-Head History And Results
Odds For Southampton Vs. West Ham Match
Odds provided by Betfair (may vary).
