Chelsea vs. Southampton odds and pick - Saints-Blues showdown should bring goals

William Duncan

Chelsea vs. Southampton odds and pick - Saints-Blues showdown should bring goals image

Chelsea have made a stuttering start to the defense of its Premier League crown and Jose Mourinho's men will be hoping to pick up a vital victory when they face Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (12:30 p.m. ET, NBC).

The Blues have bagged just eight points from their opening seven league fixtures and are already eight points adrift of league leaders Manchester United going into this weekend's round of fixtures.

Chelsea also suffered defeat in the Champions League in midweek, going down to Mourinho's former club Porto, and will be hoping for a reaction from the defending Premier League champions when the Saints visit Stamford Bridge.

Despite their indifferent form, Mourinho's men are chalked up at odds of just -130 at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to claim a vital victory in west London this weekend.

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Southampton make the trip to Stamford Bridge in search of its first away win of the Premier League campaign, having been held on the road by Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Watford respectively.

The SuperBook offers +375 odds that Ronald Koeman's side claim maximum points from Saturday's showdown, while +260 is listed that the Saints settle for a fourth successive share of the spoils on their travels.

It is worth noting that Chelsea have managed just one clean sheet in the Premier League thus far this term, while Southampton have scored 14 goals in its last five matches.

There was little to separate the two sides last term, with both Premier League games between the clubs ending in 1-1 draws. Chelsea, though, will be desperate to get its title challenge back on track and this promises to be an open and entertaining tussle.

Therefore, bettors are advised to play the OVER three or more goals to be scored when the Saints visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday. 

Goal.com best bet: OVER 2.5 goals, -110

This story has been edited since its original version on Goal.com to reflect the odds offered in Las Vegas.

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William Duncan