Chelsea vs Southampton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Chelsea
LWDLL
12th place in English Premier League
0 - 1
FT
18/02/2023 11:00
Southampton
LLLLL
20th place in English Premier League
English Premier League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea vs Southampton on 18 February 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea vs Southampton preview before placing your bet.

  • Chelsea will face Southampton in English Premier League on February 18, 2023 at 11:00.
  • Chelsea are currently 12th with 44 points after 38 matches.
  • Southampton sit 20th with 25 points from 38 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/02/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Manchester City Manchester City
89 38 28 5 5 94 33 61
02 Arsenal Arsenal
84 38 26 6 6 88 43 45
03 Manchester United Manchester United
75 38 23 6 9 58 43 15
04 Newcastle United Newcastle United
71 38 19 14 5 68 33 35
05 Liverpool Liverpool
67 38 19 10 9 75 47 28
06 Brighton Hove Albion Brighton Hove Albion
62 38 18 8 12 72 53 19
07 Aston Villa Aston Villa
61 38 18 7 13 51 46 5
08 Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur
60 38 18 6 14 70 63 7
09 Brentford Brentford
59 38 15 14 9 58 46 12
10 Fulham Fulham
52 38 15 7 16 55 53 2
11 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
45 38 11 12 15 40 49 -9
12 Chelsea Chelsea
44 38 11 11 16 38 47 -9
13 Wolves Wolves
41 38 11 8 19 31 58 -27
14 West Ham United West Ham United
40 38 11 7 20 42 55 -13
15 AFC Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth
39 38 11 6 21 37 71 -34
16 Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
38 38 9 11 18 38 68 -30
17 Everton Everton
36 38 8 12 18 34 57 -23
18 Leicester City Leicester City
34 38 9 7 22 51 68 -17
19 Leeds United Leeds United
31 38 7 10 21 48 78 -30
20 Southampton Southampton
25 38 6 7 25 36 73 -37
Chelsea Chelsea Last 6 matches
24/05/2026 22:00
Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Chelsea
English Premier League
20/05/2026 02:15
Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur
English Premier League
09/05/2026 18:30
Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea
English Premier League
04/05/2026 21:00
Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest
English Premier League
26/04/2026 21:00
Chelsea 1 - 0 Leeds United
England FA Cup
22/04/2026 02:00
Brighton Hove Albion 3 - 0 Chelsea
English Premier League
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches Southampton Southampton
19/07/2026 01:45
Eastleigh 1 - 3 Southampton
International Club Friendly
13/05/2026 02:00
Southampton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough
England Championship
09/05/2026 18:30
Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton
England Championship
02/05/2026 18:30
Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton
England Championship
29/04/2026 01:45
Southampton 2 - 2 Ipswich Town
England Championship
25/04/2026 23:15
Manchester City 2 - 1 Southampton
England FA Cup
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Chelsea
Chelsea
38
 Southampton
Southampton
38
Goals
Scored
23
Avg. per game
0.61
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
0.58
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.55
Conceded
41
Avg. per game
1.08
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 38 matches
YesNo
17 (45%)21 (55%)
In last 38 matches
NoYes
14 (37%)24 (63%)
Chelsea

Chelsea

Recent matches

Southampton

Southampton

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Chelsea Chelsea
Southampton Southampton
Shots
Chelsea
Chelsea
Total shots
12.68 avg / game
Blocked
130 total
Avg. 3.82
Southampton
Southampton
Total shots
10.95 avg / game
Blocked
104 total
Avg. 2.89
Chelsea Chelsea Pass Southampton Southampton
Total passes
20693
Avg. 545 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
59%
Total passes
14520
Avg. 382 / game
Accurate
76%
Ball possession
44%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Chelsea
Chelsea
4254
Avg. 111.95 / game
 Southampton
Southampton
3556
Avg. 93.58 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Chelsea
Chelsea
2190
Avg. 57.63 / game
 Southampton
Southampton
1489
Avg. 39.18 / game
OTHERS
Chelsea
Chelsea
38
Played games
Southampton
Southampton
38
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
10
Clean sheets
4
0.11
5.50
209
Corners
157
4.13
19.03
723
Throw-ins
753
19.82
1.95
74
Offsides
57
1.50
3.13
119
GK saves
89
2.34
Chelsea
Chelsea
DISCIPLINARY
Southampton
Southampton
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.13
81
Yellow card
73
1.92
0.08
3
Red card
0
0.00
10.45
397
Fouls
430
11.32
18.84
716
Tackles
708
18.63
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How We Build the Chelsea vs Southampton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea vs Southampton on 18 February 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chelsea vs Southampton Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Southampton's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Chelsea and Southampton sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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