Southampton go into Saturday's Premier League match with Everton absolutely desperate for a victory.
The Saints are one of only three teams, alongside Wolves and Ipswich, yet to record a victory in the top flight this season and the pressure is on for manager Russell Martin.
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Southampton Recent Form
Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League, with just one point taken from their opening nine matches. They have lost four in a row against Bournemouth, Arsenal, Leicester and Southampton.
Their more positive results this season have come in the League Cup as in August they beat Cardiff 5-3 in Round Two, while in Rounds Three and Four they successfully progressed against Everton and Stoke, winning 3-2 against the latter this past midweek.
Southampton Injury News
Thankfully for the Saints, Martin will feature in the dugout again after serving a touchline ban.
He'll be without Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart and Will Smallbone due to injury, however.
Last Southampton Lineup
Here's how Southampton lined up against Stoke.
Everton Recent Form
Everton's form has picked up recently as they are unbeaten in five Premier League games.
In that run, they have defeated Crystal Palace and Ipswich and drawn against Leicester, Newcastle and Fulham.
Everton Injury News
Timothy Iroegbunam, Youssef Chermiti, Dele Alli, Armando Broja and James Garner are definitely out for the Toffees, while Dwight McNeil is a major doubt due to a knee issue.
Last Everton Lineup
Here's how Everton lined up against Fulham.
Southampton vs Everton - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Andy Madley
Assistants: Nick Hopton, Marc Perry
Fourth official: James Bell
VAR: Matt Donohue
Assistant VAR: Neil Davies
Southampton - Player To Watch
Adam Armstrong, despite scoring a raft of goals last season including the vital one in the playoff final to seal Southampton's promotion, has been in and out of the team in the new campaign. However, he started in the League Cup midweek and scored so maybe he has earned a Premier League start under Martin.
Everton - Player To Watch
The goals haven't been flowing for Dominic Calvert-Lewis this season, with just two scored in the league, but with doubts over McNeil's fitness, the former England centre-forward will need to step up in the final third.
Southampton vs Everton - Prediction
Southampton need to pick up points somewhere this season and although a win is ambitious, they will fancy themselves to get at least a point against Sean Dyche's men.
Scoreline prediction - Southampton 1-1 Everton
Southampton vs Everton - Betting Tips
Under 2.5 Goals Scored
- Five out of Everton's last six matches in all competitions have ended with two goals or less being scored
- Southampton have scored just six goals in nine league matches this season
