Southampton vs Norwich: Prediction & Odds, Betting Tips 25/02/22

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Southampton and Norwich go head-to-head for three points at St. Mary’s Stadium on Friday. The Saints are unbeaten in nine straight home games ahead of their clash with the Canaries. Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.

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Free predictions and betting picks for Southampton vs Norwich

Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Southampton to Win – 1.57

Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Total Goals – Under 2.5 Goals – 2.0

Southampton to Win

Southampton pushed their unbeaten run at home to an impressive nine games with a fine 2-0 win over Everton last time out and the Saints can enjoy more success at St. Mary’s Stadium when Norwich visit the south coast on Friday evening. The Canaries have had their wings clipped in four of their last five away assignments and they could struggle to fend off their in-form hosts this week.

Under 2.5 Goals

The Saints’ home games have routinely been low on action this season, with a huge 75% of their tests at St. Mary’s Stadium producing under 2.5 goals. Norwich meanwhile, are the Premier League’s lowest scoring away outfit in 2021/22, so don’t expect a deluge of net-shredding action on Friday evening.

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Preliminary review and match prediction for Southampton vs Norwich

Southampton are in the midst of a powerful purple patch at present and the Saints’ played with the swagger of a confident outfit in their 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday.

Ralph Hasenhüttl’s well-oiled machine mustered 19 attempts against the hapless Toffees at St. Mary’s Stadium and the final scoreline could have been far meatier had Jordan Pickford not been at his acrobatic best in the away goal.

Southampton have now tasted defeat just once in their last nine Premier League fixtures, while just one club (Wolves) has left the south coast with maximum points this term.

Norwich meanwhile, would have expected little from back-to-back tests against the division’s top two Manchester City and Liverpool, and their return of two defeats and seven goals conceded felt about par for the course for the Canaries.

Dean Smith’s City had claimed seven points from the nine on offer before their impossible tasks against the Cityzens and Pool, though Norwich had still returned to the foot of the table by close of business on Sunday evening.

One of Norwich’s four victories in the top flight in 2021/22 actually came at Southampton’s expense back in November, though the Saints will start Friday’s rematch as odds-on favourites to get their own back.

With a clear injury picture, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team looks strong and Southampton’s confidence has jumped to new, higher levels thanks to excellent performances against both Manchester giants and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Saints’ record at home isn’t to be scoffed at, despite a frustrating number of draws (7) and with so many individuals in top form, including Mohammed Salisu, Kyle Walker-Peters, James Ward-Prowse and Armando Broja, Southampton should be able to get the job done against Norwich.

Safe Bets

Southampton’s home record is one of the Premier League’s strongest this season and the Saints’ high-energy style can often overwhelm teams visiting St. Mary’s Stadium. Indeed, Southampton have scored the first goal in 100% of their last seven games on home soil and backing them at 1.44 to break the deadlock against Norwich could be a safe option worth considering.

Get Quick Rich

Bettors on the lookout for more bang for their buck this week should contemplate backing Southampton to win to nil on Friday at 2.38. Norwich have failed to register in a massive 67% of their Premier League away fixtures in 2021/22 and the Canaries have rattled the net just seven times in 12 matches on the road in total, which is the lowest haul in the entire division.

Southampton vs Norwich first goalscorer

Che Adams opened the scoring after just four minutes when Southampton and Norwich last locked horns in November and 50% of the Scottish international’s six Premier League efforts this season have been deadlock-breaking strikes overall. The 25-year-old always carries plenty of threat for the Saints and Adams is generously priced at X to get his team up and running again on Friday.

Southampton vs Norwich Team News

Alex McCarthy, Romain Perraud and Lyanco are all expected to sit out Friday’s game for Southampton. Ralph Hasenhüttl isn’t big on rotation, so the same Saints XI that played against Everton could feature again.

Lukas Rupp, Tim Krul, Jakob Sorensen, Adam Idah and Andrew Omobamidele are all sidelined for Norwich City. Dean Smith seems to have settled on a favoured XI and the Canaries could field the same side as they one that played at Anfield last week.

Starting Lineups

Southampton: Forster – Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters – Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Eyounoussi – Adams, Broja

Norwich: Gunn – Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams – Gilmour, Normann, McLean – Sargent, Pukki, Rashica

Highlighted Player

Mohamed Elyounoussi

Norwegian winger Mohamed Elyounoussi has been in blistering form in recent weeks, claiming two goals and an assist in his last five Premier League appearances for Southampton. The 27-year-old’s pace and close control can be difficult for defenders to cope with and Norwich will have to watch Elyounoussi closely on Friday evening.