Southampton have signed Betfair as their official betting partner, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

According to the club, the deal will Betfair 'tap into' Saints' Predict The Score game, which invites fans to guess the final result, first goalscorer and the minute of the first goal before every home match.

Southampton become the fifth Premier League club to partner with Betfair this summer, following Arsenal, Sunderland, Leicester City and Aston Villa.

"We're delighted to have teamed up with Betfair," said Saints chief executive Gareth Rogers.

"Since its inception, Betfair has led the way with its innovative approach; it has transformed the way the way traditional bookmakers operate and changed the way people bet online.

"As a leading online betting exchange, Betfair offers Saints fans great flexibility and odds to match their needs."