Southampton vs Burnley: The Clarets will take a lot of corners

Southampton will face Burnley in the 9th round of the English Premier League. The Saints will try to disappoint their rivals for the third time in a row. Will Burnley be able to show their best football?

Last weekend Southampton were in good shape against Leeds United. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team was able to bounce back after losses against Wolverhampton (0:1) and Chelsea (1:3). The Saints came over Leeds - 1:0. After that win Southampton have 7 points in this English Premier League. Now Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team are in 15-th position in the tournament's table.

Burnley are yet to register a win in this EPL season. After draws with Leicester (2:2) and Norwich (0:0) Sean Dyche’s team travelled to Etihad stadium. As it was expected the Clarets couldn’t find a way to create some difficulties for the favorites and lost 0:2. In 8 games Burnley only have 3 points. Burnley are still in the relegation zone in the Premier League table.

Last season Southampton showed a good game in both matches against Burnley: away win 1:0 and victory at home 3:2. Overall the Saints and the Clarets met in 62 games: Burnley have a minimum advantage in terms of positive results - 23:22.

• Southampton’s last 5 home games in the English Premier League were low scoring - total under 2.5 goals;
• Burnley didn’t register any win in their last 11 matches in the Premier League;
• Burnley have conceded two or more goals in their last four away games in the Premier League;

Southampton: McCarthy, Livramento, Salisu, Perraud, Bednarek, Djenepo, Diallo, Romeu, Elyounoussi, Broja, Redmond.

Burnley: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Collins, Taylor, McNeil, Westwood, Brownhill, Cornet, Wood, Rodriguez.

Southampton: Stephens, Adams, Ward-Prowse (red card).

Burnley: Stephens, Mee, Taylor, Vydra.

There are no favorites in the upcoming match. Burnley will have a great motivation. Firstly Sean Dyche’s team didn’t win any of their last 11 EPL games. Then we can take a look at the Clarets' last two results against the Saints - two losses. Burnley will be very motivated to get a positive result at St. Mary Stadium. In the last two matches against Southampton Burnley took at least seven corners. I think this run can be continued in the EPL 9-th round’s game - this is my main bet. Another option for this game I believe is a draw.

• Burnley corners TO 4.5 for 2.00;
• Draw for 3.70;
• Yellow cards TO 3.5 for 2.05.