Southampton vs Arsenal Tips & Preview – Attacks to shine in FA Cup clash at St. Mary’s

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Last updated: Thu 02 Apr 2026 18:28

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Arsenal to face Southampton in FA Cup quarters after Carabao Cup loss.
Southampton boast a 14-game unbeaten run, including 11 wins.
Arsenal are unbeaten in 14 away matches, showing strong set-piece play.

Southampton vs Arsenal

Arsenal will look to keep their treble hopes alive when they visit St. Mary's Stadium to take on Southampton in an English FA Cup quarter-final encounter on Saturday.

The Gunners will look to bounce back from the heartbreak of losing the Carabao Cup final. The hosts, meanwhile, are on an impressive 14-game unbeaten run and could further add to Arsenal’s woes.

Southampton News

Southampton have impressively turned the corner and haven’t tasted defeat since a 2-1 home loss to Hull City in January. They defeated Oxford United 2-0 in their last match before the international break.

The Saints have managed 11 victories in those 14 matches, including winning their last three. They have won their three previous matches in the FA Cup and defeated a Premier League opposition (Fulham) in the last round. Southampton have scored in each of their last 15 matches, but four clean sheets in their last 10 games mean they remain vulnerable in defence.

Tonda Eckert’s men are unbeaten in seven home matches, claiming six wins and earning five shut-outs in that run. The Saints have scored the first goal in their last seven games. Their fixtures have been fairly open, with over 2.5 goals produced in five of their last 10 matches.

Arsenal News

Arsenal have barely put a foot wrong this campaign, sitting atop the Premier League and vying for three titles. They, however, suffered their first defeat in 15 matches, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final last time out.

The Gunners have secured 11 wins in those games, finding the net in 14 straight games before drawing a blank against City. They have managed to win all their matches in the FA Cup this season, winning two of those games by at least a two-goal margin. Lately, they have struggled defensively, with four clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Playing in hostile environments hasn’t posed many problems for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are unbeaten in their last 14 away matches. The North Londoners have won three of their last four games on the road and have played out over 2.5 goals six times in their last 10 away fixtures. Arsenal are particularly known for their set-piece prowess, with 52 corners played in their last five matches.

Head to Head

Arsenal have the upper hand in this matchup, with five wins in the last 10 meetings, while Southampton have managed two victories. The Gunners are on a four-game unbeaten run in this fixture, winning the last two. They claimed a 2-1 win over the Saints in their last meeting.

Verdict

Southampton v Arsenal

The last three meetings between Arsenal and Southampton have produced at least three goals, making over 2.5 goals a solid option at St Mary’s.

Both sides have also found the net in their last four encounters. With their attacking quality, BTTS looks appealing once again. The Gunners are particularly dangerous from set-pieces, averaging 10 corners across their last five matches. As a result, over 10.5 corners could be worth considering as an outside pick.

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