Southampton 13/8 to finish in the top-four ahead of tonight’s Aston Villa clash

Competition: Premier League
Market: Southampton to finish in the top-four
Odds: 13/8 @ Betfair

Southampton have been the surprise-package of the Premier League this season. Despite losing their manager Mauricio Pochettino, and a host of key players to the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, they have been outstanding in the league, and find themselves in second place so far.

New manager Ronald Koeman has brought in talent from the Dutch Eredivisie, which has contributed to their bright start in the English top-flight, and many believe the South Coast side can finish in a European place.

Last season, Southampton started the respective season strongly, sitting around the top-four until the turn of the year, where they eventually faded, but this campaign could be different. Koeman’s men have won four on the bounce without conceding a goal, and they have an out-of-form Aston Villa side to play tonight that could see them with 28 points from 12 games.

Saints boast the best defensive in the Premier League, and are the second-highest scorers too. As result, Betfair are giving odds of 13/8 for Southampton to finish in the top-four in the league this season. The likes of Liverpool and Arsenal have struggled for form, which could see them missing out on a place in the Champions League.

Bet: Southampton to finish in the top-four ahead of tonight’s Aston Villa clash @ 13/8 with Betfair >>