Chelsea will face Southampton in an important Premier League showdown on Tuesday. Both clubs enter with recent losses: Chelsea fell 2-1 to Aston Villa while Southampton lost 4-0 to Brighton. Chelsea sits seventh in the league while Southampton languishes at the bottom with only nine points from 26 games. Their last encounter ended in a 5-1 victory for Chelsea on December 4.

Match Details

Kickoff at Stamford Bridge is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. Chelsea are favored at -600 (bet $600 to win $100), with Southampton at +1400 and a draw priced at +650. The over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Expert Insight

Before making any bets, check out what expert Martin Green has to say. Green, a professional sports writer and handicapper, accurately predicted many outcomes in the past, focusing on Euro qualifying and various major tournaments.

Predictions

• Bet: Chelsea -1.75 at -127. Chelsea has shown dominance in their recent matches, including a 5-1 win against Southampton. They also have strong home form, remaining unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 league games at Stamford Bridge and scoring at least two goals in five of their last six home matches.
• Bonus Picks: Cole Palmer anytime goalscorer at -135. Palmer leads Chelsea with 14 goals during the season and aims to break his recent goal drought against a struggling Southampton defense.

Conclusion

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