A 1 – 0 win for Southampton is the most likely outcome with William Hill and Bet365 both offering odds of 11/2. The first 30 minutes good pressing, a few good chances, maybe a clear penalty the second situation against Grazinao.
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Southampton are massive favorites but Stoke have been good on the road and I think that they can hang on for a draw which is at 4.00.
It could have been 2-0 when an excellent counter-attack led to Bojan slipping in Shaqiri, who shot straight at Maarten Stekelenburg when one-on-one.
19′ – CHANCE: Davis works a yard of space on the left to clip in an inviting cross as Pelle escapes the attentions of Wollscheid, but the Italian is falling over as he swings his boot and fails to connect with the ball.
Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic. Bojan, Shaqiri and Afellay are not really strong, physical players, they are technical players. Another huge chance for the visitors to finish this.
– Stoke City have now gone five consecutive away matches without conceding a goal since Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scored against them on September 12.
Hughes, speaking at a press conference to preview the game at Crouch’s former club Southampton, said: “He wants more game time, I am aware of that”.
England worldwide Rodriguez only returned to action this season following a 16 month lay off following a knee injury, but has now been out of action for over a month.
Stoke on the other hand are doing better than expected.
“We know it’s a hard one, but we’re looking forward to it”.
Southampton thought they should have had a penalty when Arnautovic sent Shane Long tumbling in the area but referee Lee Mason saw nothing wrong.
Back the points to be shared at 3/1 while the fact that Stoke have kept four clean sheets in their last five league fixtures suggests backing -2.5 goals is good value as a 4/5 shot.
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– Southampton are unbeaten in six Premier League games (W4 D2); the last time they enjoyed a longer unbeaten run in the top-flight was back in November 2013 (eight games in total).
