History of the Arsenal v Southampton fixture
Southampton face a trip to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saints will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 22 occasions, and draw 12, from the 36 games played.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was just last season, in September 2012, with Arsenal annihilating their visitors 6-1 in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 01 Jan | Southampton | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Sep | Arsenal | 6-1 | Southampton | Premier League |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 26 Feb | Southampton | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Oct | Arsenal | 2 - 2 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 10 Feb | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Mon 29 Dec | Southampton | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 17 May | Arsenal | 1 - 0 | Southampton | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arsenal have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 6 conceded.
Southampton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Saints, and 1 goals against.
Arsenal are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 11 games giving them a return of 25 points.
Southampton's total of 22 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Southampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Southampton only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Emirates Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Southampton | Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here