West Ham v Southampton – What Can We Expect?

On Saturday, the Hammers will be hoping to take the three points on offer in the Premier League clash with Southampton.

It`s a game both sides will be looking to win to ease any remaining fears that relegation may turn their season very sour.

But what do the form and record books tell us to expect from the game?

Here`s a few pointers you may find interesting:

? Southampton have fared better in the last 4 meetings between the sides, winning 3, let`s hope the Hammers can buck that trend.

? If Southampton can inflict a defeat upon West Ham, it will be the first-time the Saints have done the double over West Ham since the 1997 / 1998 season, some 20 years.

? Games between these two sides, in recent fixtures, have produced goals. The last 3 meetings have seen 12 goals scored. The reciprocating fixture, back in August, saw West Ham lose 3-2.

? The Hammers will be looking to reverse a trend that has seen them lose their last 3 games by 3 goals or more, the last time the Hammers lost 4 games in a row by that margin was 10 years ago.

? A defeat for the Hammers will also see the club register defeat number 1,000 in top-flight football, the 16th club to reach that figure.

? If Southampton keep a clean-sheet, it will be the first time West Ham haven`t scored in consecutive home games since back in November 2013.

COYI`s