Both Chelsea and Southampton will be looking forward to getting back on track after their recent match results which may dim the chances to qualify.

Southampton is at 12th spot in the Premier League standings and last registered their victory against Norwich on Feb 24. Since then they have tasted defeat three times in a row with their last match ending in a draw against Leeds.

Thomas Tuchel’s team has spent the season hovering between the teams vying for fourth place and the two title contenders: sturdy, dependable, but not nearly league champions. After losing 4-1 at home to Brentford, the Blues lost 3-1 at home to Real Madrid, putting their reputation in jeopardy.

A string of bad results might push them into contention for fourth place by the end of the season, and Tuchel knows that avoiding a terrible result here will go a long way toward ensuring that a slight blip doesn’t turn into a dismal run of form.

How to watch Southampton vs Chelsea

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Southampton vs. Chelsea predicted lineups

Hasenhuttl will be without the dynamic Armando Broja in this match because the forward is not permitted to play against his parent club. Valentino Livramento, a former Chelsea player, is anticipated to line up against his former club, with Kyle Walker-Peters or Romain Perraud available at left back.

Injury has ruled out goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and centre back Lyanco, but the Saints have a clean bill of health otherwise. Stuart Armstrong could replace Ibrahima Diallo in the midfield, despite the latter’s performance against Leeds.

Southampton predicted lineup (4-4-2): Forster (GK) — Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters — Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Elyounoussi — Adams, Armstrong

On the injury front, Thomas Tuchel doesn’t have much to be concerned about. The only known omission is Ben Chilwell, however, Callum Hudson-Odoi could potentially miss out. Recent performances, though, may prompt Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to shuffle his pack and freshen things up.

Although Kai Havertz playing up front isn’t one of Chelsea’s main difficulties right now, Romelu Lukaku is once again the topic of much speculation and could be in line for a rare start in this game.

Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-3): Mendy (GK) — Chalobah, Silva, Sarr — Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso — Mount, Havertz, Ziyech

Southampton vs. Chelsea betting odds

As per the bookmakers, Chelsea will make a comeback against Southampton despite its previous results.