Southampton vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026

Southampton vs Bristol City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -175

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We can’t pass up the chance to bet on odds of -175 for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The stats imply that Southampton and Bristol City will produce at least three goals and we’ll play this selection with confidence.

Continue reading for our full Southampton vs Bristol City betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Southampton vs Bristol City Preview

Southampton take on Bristol City at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 12 September.

Southampton have enjoyed three straight Championship home victories at St. Mary's. Last time out, Swansea City were beaten 3-1. The Saints enjoyed 49% possession and four shots on target, while Finn Azaz, Cyle Larin and Leo Scienza each scored one goal.

Bristol City won their previous game 2-1. This road victory at Turf Moor against Burnley was their third on the spin. Michael Skubala's team had 45% possession and totalled three shots on goal, while Rob Dickie and Yu Hirakawa found the net.

H2H: 2-2 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

City boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against Southampton, with the last clash ending 2-2 at St. Mary's. The previous 4 H2H games have involved two City triumphs, one Southampton win and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Southampton	12	7	3	2	24	12	12	24:12	20
14	Bristol City	12	4	3	5	12	15	-3	12:15	15

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Southampton have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 15.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Tonda Eckert's side have averaged 56.4% possession and 6.5 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 5.4 corners from 13.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Cyle Larin is the top scorer with 8 goals, while Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Ryan Manning and Ross Stewart each have 2. Leo Scienza and Ryan Manning are the top assists makers with 3.

City have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.6% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 7.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 12.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Sam Bell on 3, followed by Scott Twine and Dominic Ballard with 2. Rio Cardines has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Southampton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Nathan Wood, Keven Schlotterbeck, Ryan Manning, James Ward-Prowse, Flynn Downes, Kuryu Matsuki, Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Cyle Larin.

Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle (GK), George Tanner, Rob Dickie, Lisav Naif Eissat, Rio Cardines, Joe Williams, Jason Knight, Yu Hirakawa, Dominic Ballard, Scott Twine, Lorent Tolaj.

Main Match Prediction

This upcoming encounter could yield Over 2.5 Goals and we’re keen to back this Championship prediction. There is plenty of value when it comes betting this selection at odds of -175.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Southampton games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Southampton games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Southampton games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 City games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 City games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 City games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 4 games between these teams.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable Championship stats.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 63.7% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton 3 - 1 Bristol City

We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-1 being landed by Southampton. You can secure odds of +800 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Scott Twine Over 0.5 Shots On Target -111

Scott Twine (City) can be backed to finish with at least one shot on goal at -111. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Scott Twine Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

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Cyle Larin to Score +125

Cyle Larin (Southampton) has scored in six straight Championship home games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +125 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Cyle Larin Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+105

First

+310

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Bristol City Over 3.5 Corners -125

City have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past ten away games, while Southampton have yielded a corner average of 5.80 in their previous five home matches. We think it’s possible that City will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -125 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

11.90 6.50 5.40

Home

10.80 6.10 4.70

Away

11.00 6.20 4.80

Bristol City

Total

11.50 4.10 7.40

Home

9.70 3.90 5.80

Away

10.80 4.80 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-130

Southampton Corners

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-133

Bristol City Corners

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+750

2

+260

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Southampton vs Bristol City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Southampton are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The -147 for them coming out on top suggests a 60% probability based on their latest betting odds. Bristol City are regarded as the least likely winner at +350.

Southampton -0.75 are -119 against City on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -172 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+295

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+135

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-435

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-119

2 Hcp +0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Cyle Larin is available at +105 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +310 to find the net first.

Cyle Larin (Southampton)

First

+310

Anytime

+105

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+160

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Lorent Tolaj (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Sam Greenwood (City)

First

+850

Anytime

+310

Scott Twine (City)

First

+900

Anytime

+310

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+950

Anytime

+340

Samuel Bell (City)

First

+1150

Anytime

+400

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

First

+1150

Anytime

+400

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+1150

Anytime

+400

Brian De Keersmaecker (City)

First

+1400

Anytime

+475

Keven Schlotterbeck (Southampton)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

First

+1400

Anytime

+500

Jed Wallace (City)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Tomi Horvat (City)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

James Bree (Southampton)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Gibson Yah (City)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Jack Stephens (Southampton)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Damascena Santos Welington (Southampton)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Flynn Downes (Southampton)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Zach Abbott (Southampton)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Rio Cardines (City)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Jason Knight (City)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Lorent Tolaj (City)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Sam Greenwood (City)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Cyle Larin (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Samuel Bell (City)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Tomi Horvat (City)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Brian De Keersmaecker (City)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Jed Wallace (City)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Keven Schlotterbeck (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Gibson Yah (City)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

James Bree (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Rio Cardines (City)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Flynn Downes (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Jack Stephens (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Damascena Santos Welington (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Zach Abbott (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Southampton have swerved defeat at St. Mary's in the previous ten matches. The Saints have eight victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Bristol City have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. Michael Skubala's team have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Southampton drew 2-2 with City in their last St. Mary's meeting.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Southampton Home Stats		8-2-0	3.60	2.80	0.80	8	2	6	4
Bristol City Away Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.50	1.30	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Southampton vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

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