Southampton vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Southampton vs Bristol City Predictions
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 10:00 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Bristol City |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 13 |  Southampton |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14:7 | 7 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Nathan Wood, Keven Schlotterbeck, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Jamie Ward-Prowse, Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, Léo Scienza, Cyle Larin.
Bristol City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle (GK), Rio Cardines, Robert Dickie, Lisav Naif Eissat, Cameron Pring, Jason Knight, Joe Williams, Jed Wallace, Gibson Yah, 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 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
3
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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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has at least three goals in total, Southampton to triumph along with Scott Twine (City) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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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 -149 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 -122 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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Cyle Larin is available at +125 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +370 to find the net first.
Stats: 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 League Stats
Bristol City League Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 7.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Southampton this season are Cyle Larin (5), Finn Azaz (2), Leo Scienza (2)
- Top Assistors for Southampton this season are Finn Azaz (2), Flynn Downes (2), Leo Scienza (2)
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Southampton vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 4 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 11 |
| 5 | Charlton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 8 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Norwich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 12 | Watford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 13 | Southampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 16 | Stoke | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 7 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7:10 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 23 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 9 |
| 2 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Watford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Charlton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | West Ham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 5 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 12 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 15 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
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