Prediction: Southampton vs Burnley

As for the visitors, despite being left hard done by not to come away with all three points against Arsenal last time out, Burnley are enjoying quite the run against top half opposition. Despite crashing out of the FA Cup against Norwich last month, Sean Dyche s men are unbeaten in their last three Premier League matches on the bounce, a run that saw them land back-to-back wins against Leicester and a famous 2-0 victory at Old Trafford. If Burnley are to land back-to-back victories on the road for the first time this season, Saturday s traveling support will be calling for leading marksman Chris Wood to lead their charge. With two goals in his last three Premier League appearances, the New Zealand international is the only player in Lancashire to reach double digits so far. Knowing that just a single point this weekend would see them leapfrog Arsenal into the top half of the table, Dyche s men will also be boosted by their most recent meeting against Saturday s hosts. When Burnley welcomed Southampton to Turf Moor back in August, the Clarets picked up a thumping 3-0 win.

Team News

Burnley could be missing Matt Lowton and Charlie Taylor, with both defenders due to be assessed for injuries.

Forward Ashley Barnes and Johann Berg Gudmundsson remain out but new signing Josh Brownhill is in the squad.

Key Factors to Consider
When the two sides faced off earlier in the season, Burnley picked up a 3-0 win at Turf Moor.
Three of the last four meetings between the two sides have ended in a draw.
Burnley are unbeaten in their last six matches against Southampton, a run that stems back to October 2016.
Chris Wood has two goals in his last three Premier League matchups.
Southampton have won just one of their last four Premier League matches at St. Mary s.
Conclusion

In a battle between two sides who are looking to find a route into the top half, both Burnley and Southampton should see Saturday as a real chance to pick up maximum points this weekend. With Burnley holding what is a stellar record against the Saints, including a 3-0 win earlier in the season, the Clarets will prove to be a tough test against a Saints side who have shown some struggles on home soil. In what could be a close-fought encounter and three of the last four meetings between the two sides ending in a draw, we re backing a similar outcome on Saturday.

Verdict: Draw

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