Premier League fans in Nepal can gear up for an exciting late-night clash between Southampton and Chelsea. The match kicks off on Wednesday, December 5, at 1:15 AM Nepal Time, live from St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, currently riding a six-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, aim to continue their strong form as they take on Russell Martin’s struggling Southampton. While the Saints sit at the bottom of the Premier League table, their recent performances against top teams, including Liverpool and Brighton, show they are not to be underestimated.
Match Details
- Date: December 5, 2024
- Time: 1:15 AM NST
- Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England
- Referee: Tony Harrington
- VAR: Matt Donohue
Southampton Team News and Predicted Lineup
Southampton faces a significant challenge with multiple key players unavailable:
- Suspensions: Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Flynn Downes, and Tyler Dibling
- Injuries: Will Smallbone (thigh), Adam Lallana (thigh)
- Ineligibility: Lesley Ugochukwu, on loan from Chelsea
Predicted Lineup (5-4-1):
Lumley; Sugawara, Walker-Peters, Wood, Stephens, Manning; Fraser, Aribo, Fernandes, Armstrong; Archer
Chelsea Team News and Predicted Lineup
Chelsea will miss Wesley Fofana, who suffered another injury setback. However, Maresca has options, with Joao Felix and Noni Madueke pushing for starting spots.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Jackson
Match Analysis and Score Prediction
Southampton’s depleted squad faces an uphill battle against a Chelsea side building momentum under Maresca. The Blues, tied with Arsenal in third, have been dominant lately, with a solid 3-0 win over Aston Villa in their last league outing.
Prediction: Southampton 0-3 Chelsea
How to Watch in Nepal
Fans in Nepal can catch the live action through international streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, or Start Sports Network channels from India.