Southampton vs Arsenal preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

ARSENAL travel to Southampton for their final Premier League clash of the campaign.

SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.

Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles here

Southampton vs Arsenal preview

Southampton and Arsenal bid farewell to the 2024-25 Premier League season at St Mary’s on Sunday.

The hosts will also be bidding farewell to top-flight football for at least another 12 months following their relegation to the Championship.

It’s been a disappointing campaign for Saints, who’ve managed just two league victories from 37 matches with only 25 goals scored.

They did, however, avoid the indignity of becoming an addition to a pub quiz question after moving past Derby County’s record low total of 11 points.

There is still some jeopardy though.

Southampton have lost 29 Premier League games this season. Defeat here would see them become the first team to lose 30 times in a single campaign in the competition’s history.

As for visiting Arsenal, their win over Newcastle United last weekend confirms a second-placed finish and Champions League football next season.

Mikel Arteta’s side will want to finish with a flourish on the south coast having been forced to watch arch-rivals Tottenham lift the Europa League midweek.

And there’s no doubt they should given they’ve lost just two of their last 16 Premier League games against Southampton (W8 D6).

The Gunners have also won their final Premier League game of the season 23 times, more than any other side in the competition’s history. Indeed, the Gunners have won on matchday 38 in each of the last 13 campaigns.

---

Southampton vs Arsenal preview betting odds

• Southampton 8/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Draw 11/2 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE

• Arsenal 2/7 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

---

---

Southampton vs Arsenal preview betting tips and predictions

Win to Nil

As mentioned, Arsenal enjoy a formidable record against both Southampton and on the final matchday of the season – so they should clinch their 20th and final win of the domestic campaign.

The Gunners have won on matchday 38 in each of the last 13 campaigns, and meet a Southampton side who’ve failed to score in each of their last three.

The hosts have lost seven of their last nine at St Mary’s, while they’ve also got the lowest expected goals (xG) and the highest expected goals conceded (xGC) of any Premier League side over the last six matches.

• Arsenal Win to Nil at 7/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

---

---

Goalscorer

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka should sign-off in style this weekend.

The Gunners superstar, 23, has struck 12 goals and provided 14 assists during an injury-affected campaign but has grabbed three since his return to the starting XI.

He ranks top for most touches in the opposition penalty area, attempts and big chances over the last six games – he also netted three times in his last six games against Southampton.

• Bukayo Saka to score at 23/20 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

---

*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.

*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.

*BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.

*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.

*Parimatch. 18+ New Customers Only. Opt in and bet £10 on football (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. No cash-out. Get 4x£5 Free Bets for set markets and a £10 Slot Bonus for Big Bass Splash, 30x wagering, to withdraw max £250. Rewards expire in 20 days. Scroll down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly 

---

Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.

---