West Ham United vs Southampton Predictions

West Ham vs Southampton predictions for this Premier League fixture. West Ham host relegated Southampton on Saturday, aiming to snap a five-match Premier League winless streak and secure crucial points at the London Stadium. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Apr 19, 2025 at 3pm UK at London Stadium

West Ham United vs Southampton Predictions

Could This Be the Day West Ham Finally Make a Statement?

• Southampton’s Defence in Tatters
  • The Saints have conceded a staggering 77 goals this season — more than any other team in the league — showing just how fragile their backline has become.
• West Ham’s Home Form Woes Continue
  • Potter’s men have only managed to win twice in their last seven league games at the London Stadium, failing to score in more than half of those matches.
• Saints Still Swinging Away from Home
  • Despite their relegation, Southampton have scored in six of their last seven away games, indicating there’s still attacking intent amid the chaos.

Best Bet for West Ham United vs Southampton

It’s not quite a Hollywood blockbuster at the London Stadium this weekend, but the clash between West Ham United and Southampton is still loaded with narratives that could twist unexpectedly. The hosts, languishing in 17th yet mathematically safe from the drop, will be desperate to give their supporters a semblance of hope before the curtain falls on a frustrating season. Southampton, already relegated and historically dreadful, are now simply trying to claw their way to a sliver of dignity.

Graham Potter’s spell in charge hasn’t exactly sparked a revolution in East London, with the Hammers stumbling through a winless run of five matches. And while they’re just three points off 13th place, their current performances don’t suggest a team about to surge. Southampton, meanwhile, are statistically having one of the worst seasons the Premier League has ever seen. With 26 losses in 32 games and the all-time lowest points total still a danger, they arrive in tatters, spiritually and structurally.

Still, both sides have plenty to prove — West Ham need to start resembling a Premier League team again, and Saints need to avoid being remembered for the wrong reasons. This could be a mess, or it could be brilliant. Knowing these two, probably both.

Best Bet for West Ham United vs Southampton

West Ham to win & Both Teams to Score

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we don’t believe in overloading you with choices. Instead, we provide one sharp, well-researched prediction per match — the single tip we feel most confident about. No clutter, just clarity. And for this Premier League scrap, we’ve landed on West Ham to win and both teams to score as the ultimate betting choice.

Let’s unpack why this one stands out above the rest.

Despite West Ham’s inconsistent form under Potter, the effort shown in their narrow 2-1 defeat at Anfield offered a glimmer of belief. For 88 minutes, they had the future champions rattled, and only a momentary lapse at the death cost them a deserved point. The Hammers are winless in five, but it’s not for lack of trying. Their forward line still has firepower, especially with Jarrod Bowen – who got the winner in the reverse fixture – likely to be heavily involved again.

They’ll be facing a Southampton side that might as well have booked their holidays already. The Saints are in historic decline, with a shocking 81% loss rate and a defensive record that reads like the stuff of nightmares — 77 goals shipped in 32 games. And yet, oddly enough, they’ve managed to score in six of their last seven away matches. They’ve got one foot in the grave, but the other is still twitching.

Potter will likely unleash a front four including Fullkrug, Paqueta, Bowen and Kudus – a quartet capable of dismantling any defence, let alone one as leaky as Southampton’s. But West Ham’s own defensive frailties (just two wins in their last seven home games, and clean sheets as rare as happy Hammers fans these days) suggest they’re likely to concede as well. It sets the stage for a thrilling scoreline.

“Southampton are going down swinging, and West Ham aren’t quite solid enough at the back to keep them quiet — but with the quality up top, this is the perfect recipe for a 3-1 or even 4-1 home win.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

The psychological aspect cannot be overlooked either. West Ham, at home, have motivation to end the season on a high, especially against a side who are effectively being dragged around the league like a limp training dummy. But with Saints desperate to avoid a new low in Premier League history, expect them to throw caution to the wind and at least get on the scoresheet.

Likely Correct Score Prediction: West Ham 4-1 Southampton
This isn’t just guesswork — it’s a forecast built on form, firepower, and sheer desperation. Southampton’s defence looks broken, and West Ham need a confidence-boosting result. The Hammers should be able to cut loose.play. Neither side looks likely to run away with it, especially given both tend to have long stretches without a clear-cut chance. With Iliman Ndiaye a threat — particularly from penalties — and City still capable of brilliance in bursts, a low-scoring draw feels very much on the cards.

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