Southampton - Derby Prediction, Picks and Tips
Wednesday, at 19:45, Southampton receives Derby County's visit to the 3rd round of the English Cup. In the first match, on the field of the second division, the "saints" drew 2-2 and the qualification will be decided on the arena St. Mary's. The guests will recall the 2004/2005 season of the Cup, winning each of the three races played against lower bout. Derby is, however, a team that can cause problems.
Southampton looks much better than it was taken by Austrian manager Ralf Hasenhuttl, and the white-and-white team has opened the score in 5 of the last seven games played. The offensive appetite of the "saints" is on the rise, and the presence on the ground of players like Danny Ings, Charlie Austin, or Nathan Redmond should give Frank Lampard backsliding. Derby is in the fight for promotion in the Premier League, but has already made important victories in Cup matches this season and will not teach easy.
With only one victory in the last 7 official games, Derby needs a good result to raise morale in the locker room, and Frank Lampard said: "We know what our capabilities are and I strongly believe we can qualify if we evolve to maximum potential ". Even if I come after a 0-2 lead in Leeds, Derby can boast with goals scored away in 9 of the last 11 games played on foreign ground, and Southampton has been recently involved in spectacular matches (in his last 4 home games scored both teams). At the same time, in Derby's 5 out of the last 6 it has happened to score both bands!
Our recommendation tip for Southampton - Derby : Southampton to win @ 1.68