Southampton vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Coventry

Southampton welcome Championship leaders Coventry to St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 20 December.

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Southampton at 0.0 against Coventry. The odds of -147 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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Southampton have won four straight Championship matches at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 2-1 away loss against Norwich City at Carrow Road. Tonda Eckert's team had the majority of the ball boasting 63% possession and four shots on target, while Ryan Manning scored the goal.

Coventry City secured a 1-0 home win over Bristol City at Coventry Building Society Arena in their previous game. The Midlands side enjoyed 64% possession and managed four shots on goal, with Ephron Mason-Clark firing the winner in the 64th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Southampton have avoided defeat against Coventry in the past three meetings. In their last encounter, Southampton enjoyed a 2-1 victory when hosting at St. Mary's. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Southampton wins along with a single draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	21	14	5	2	52	22	30	52:22	47
10	Southampton	21	8	6	7	35	30	5	35:30	30

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Southampton have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The South Coast club have averaged 53.0% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 6.3 corners.

Adam Armstrong is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Finn Azaz has 6 and Leo Scienza 3. Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz and Adam Armstrong are the leading assists makers with 3.

Coventry have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 18.1 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 59.2% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Ellis Simms with 5, while Ephron Mason-Clark and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto have 3. Victor Torp and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Léo Scienza, Adam Armstrong.

Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Haji Wright.

Southampton vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Southampton vs Coventry betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Southampton are going to win, consider backing them at -147 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this Championship clash.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Championship form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Southampton vs Coventry league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Southampton in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Southampton in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in any of their last 3 games against Southampton.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton 2 - 1 Coventry

Southampton are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leo Scienza Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Leo Scienza (Southampton) can be backed to record at least one shot on goal at -147. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Leo Scienza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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Finn Azaz to Score +240

Finn Azaz (Southampton) has managed six goals in his past ten Championship games. We’re happy to take the +240 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -125

There has been over 10.5 corners in five consecutive Southampton matches. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -125 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

11.60 5.30 6.30

Home

10.90 6.40 4.50

Away

9.50 4.50 5.00

Coventry

Total

10.50 5.70 4.80

Home

10.90 6.20 4.70

Away

10.40 5.20 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-112

Southampton Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-118

Coventry Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+650

2

+140

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Southampton vs Coventry Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +260 on the 1x2 betting, with Southampton available to bet at odds of +132. Coventry City are +180 to claim victory in this Championship encounter.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Southampton are +170 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Coventry are +205 and the draw is priced at +148.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -222 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Championship games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+132

X

+260

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+148

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-385

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Adam Armstrong is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +150 to find the net anytime.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+150

Anytime

+450

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Damion Downs (Southampton)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+155

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Damion Downs (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-111

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-217

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Elias Jelert (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Southampton have enjoyed four straight wins at St. Mary's. Tonda Eckert's team have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Coventry have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Southampton beat Coventry 2-1 when they last met at St. Mary's.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Southampton Home Stats		5-3-2	2.60	1.60	1.00	6	4	6	4
Coventry Away Stats		5-3-2	3.30	2.10	1.20	7	3	5	5

• 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

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Southampton vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

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