11 December 2021 at 15:00

30
Full Time
Referee: J. Gillett

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Arsenal5wins
4draws10 meetings
Southampton1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Southampton.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 61.0%Draw 25.2%Away 18.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.613.905.25
Max1.684.015.61
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Arsenal · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market58.2%24.4%17.4%
Public market59.0%23.7%17.3%

Arsenal vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Arsenal
Result vs. Market: Arsenal (61%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ArsenalHalf-time:20Southampton
15Shots11
5Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/05/25Southampton1–2Arsenal8.98/5.92/1.30
05/10/24Arsenal3–1Southampton1.14/8.99/18.38
21/04/23Arsenal3–3Southampton1.20/7.21/14.11
23/10/22Southampton1–1Arsenal5.90/4.10/1.58
16/04/22Southampton1–0Arsenal3.86/3.66/1.94
11/12/21Arsenal3–0Southampton1.64/3.97/5.45
26/01/21Southampton1–3Arsenal3.53/3.63/2.07
16/12/20Arsenal1–1Southampton2.26/3.48/3.21
25/06/20Southampton0–2Arsenal2.63/3.51/2.64
23/11/19Arsenal2–2Southampton1.46/4.74/6.79

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Arsenal

W 699D 305L 252
Over 2.554
Goals scored2287

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Arsenal defeated Southampton 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by A. Lacazette 21′, M. Ødegaard 27′, Gabriel Magalhães 62′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Arsenal had 61% possession while Southampton held 39%. Arsenal had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Southampton. Arsenal made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 2. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Gabriel Magalhães 59′).

Match Events

Key match events between Arsenal and Southampton — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Arsenal
Southampton
Kick Off
A. Lacazette

assist: B. Saka

21′
M. Ødegaard

assist: K. Tierney

27′
43′
A. ArmstrongM. Elyounoussi
Half Time
Goal cancelled59′
VAR
Gabriel Magalhães

assist: Gabriel Martinelli

62′
Gabriel MagalhãesR. Holding
70′
70′
A. BrojaLyanco
G. XhakaA. Lokonga
81′
A. LacazetteN. Pépé
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Arsenal had 61% possession against Southampton's 39%. Arsenal registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Southampton managed 11 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 9–8. Fouls committed: 5–9.

5Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal2
15Total Shots11
3Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox7
5Fouls9
9Corner Kicks8
3Offsides1
61%Ball Possession39%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves2
507Total passes320
405Passes accurate237
80%Passes %74%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Arsenal have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Southampton show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Arsenal

LDLWLL

Southampton

WWWWWW

Arsenal vs Southampton Head to Head Results

Arsenal and Southampton have met 28 times — Arsenal won 12, Southampton won 8, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 83 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.96 per match (48 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2012.

12

Arsenal

8

Drawn

8

Southampton

Goals: 48Goals: 35

Recent Meetings (28)

4 Apr 2026Southampton2 – 1Arsenal
25 May 2025Southampton1 – 2Arsenal
5 Oct 2024Arsenal3 – 1Southampton
21 Apr 2023Arsenal3 – 3Southampton
23 Oct 2022Southampton1 – 1Arsenal
16 Apr 2022Southampton1 – 0Arsenal
26 Jan 2021Southampton1 – 3Arsenal
23 Jan 2021Southampton1 – 0Arsenal
16 Dec 2020Arsenal1 – 1Southampton
25 Jun 2020Southampton0 – 2Arsenal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026