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Football England - EFL Championship St. Mary's Sat 11 Apr 10:00
Derby County FC
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Derby

Southampton square off against Derby at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 11 April.

Saints Could Prove Too Strong

We’re confident in the chances of Southampton when they clash with Derby, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -128 that the favourites claim a victory.

Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter

Southampton won last time out by a 5-1 scoreline. On the road against Wrexham at The Racecourse, they made it four wins on the spin. The South Coast team had nine shots on target and 46% possession, while Kuryu Matsuki was one of the five scorers that formed part of this goalfest.

Derby County secured a 2-0 home win over Stoke City at Pride Park in their previous game. John Eustace's men had 53% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Jaydon Banel and Carlton Morris on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw home team Derby draw 1-1 with Southampton at Pride Park. Each of the past 3 matches involving these teams have seen a draw as the outcome.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Southampton logo Southampton 40 18 12 10 68 49 19 68:49 66
8 Derby logo Derby 41 18 9 14 60 51 9 60:51 63
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Southampton – Last 10 League Games

8 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 13.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Southampton have had 56.3% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorers Kuryu Matsuki and Cyle Larin have found the net 4 times, with Ross Stewart scoring 3. Leo Scienza is the leading assists maker with 4.

Derby County – Last 10 League Games

Derby have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. The Rams have averaged 47.3% possession, 3.6 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Ben Brereton Diaz has recorded 4 goals, Rhian Brewster 3, with Sammie Szmodics and Matthew Clarke both managing 2. Look no further than Derry Murkin for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Shea Charles, Kuryu Matsuki, Finn Azaz, Samuel Edozie, Cyle Larin.

Derby predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Richard O´Donnell (GK), Joe Ward, Dion Sanderson, Matt Clarke, Derry Murkin, David Ozoh, Lewis Travis, Ben Brereton Díaz, Bobby Clark, Rhian Brewster, Carlton Morris.

Southampton vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Southampton vs Derby, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Southampton look like an attractive bet at -128 and we think they can win this Championship clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Championship stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Southampton vs Derby league stats:

  • Southampton have won 4 consecutive games.
  • Southampton have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Southampton have won 10 of their last 19 games at home.
  • Derby have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
Southampton to Win Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. 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 Southampton logo 2 - 0 Derby logo Derby

Southampton are available to back at +700 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cyle Larin to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Cyle Larin (Southampton) has scored in his past two Championship matches The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +190.

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Corners Prediction

Derby Under 3.5 Corners -108 BetMGM logo

Derby have had under 3.5 corners in seven straight away matches, while the last 5 Southampton home games have seen them concede an average of 4.40 corners. We’re backing Derby to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -108.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Southampton Logo Southampton
Total
9.90 5.40 4.50
Home
10.20 5.40 4.80
Away
10.20 5.30 4.90
Derby Logo Derby
Total
8.00 3.60 4.40
Home
9.10 5.10 4.00
Away
8.70 2.70 6.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Southampton -128
Both Team To Score No +118
Anytime Goalscorer Cyle Larin +190

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Southampton vs Derby 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 Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The favourites have a 56% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Southampton chalked up at -128 to land a win in this Championship clash. Derby County are seen as the most unlikely winner at +320.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Southampton -0.75 at -100 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Derby by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -164.

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Carlton Morris is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +165 available that Carlton Morris finds the net at any stage. He is available at +460 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Carlton Morris (Derby)
First
+165
Anytime
+460
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Leo Scienza (Southampton)
First
+170
Anytime
+460
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Cyle Larin (Southampton)
First
+190
Anytime
+550
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Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)
First
+210
Anytime
+575
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St. Mary's
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Southampton Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Southampton haven’t tasted defeat in eight consecutive matches at St. Mary's. The South Coast team have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Derby have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The past meeting at St. Mary's saw Derby defeat Southampton on penalties (2-2 AET).

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Southampton logo Southampton Home Stats 7-2-1 2.00 1.50 0.50 3 7 4 6
Derby logo Derby Away Stats 4-1-5 2.90 1.50 1.40 5 5 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
Team Stats
Southampton logo Southampton League Stats
Derby logo Derby League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Southampton vs Derby Lineups & Team News

Always review the Southampton vs Derby team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship as well as the latest injury reports.

Southampton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Southampton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

41 Daniel Peretz
14 James Bree 6 T. Harwood-Bellis 5 Jack Stephens 3 Ryan Manning
4 Flynn Downes 24 Shea Charles
27 Kuryu Matsuki 10 Finn Azaz 23 Samuel Edozie
9 Cyle Larin
12 Richard O´Donnell
23 Joe Ward 28 Dion Sanderson 5 Matt Clarke 2 Derry Murkin
18 David Ozoh 27 Lewis Travis
25 Ben Brereton Díaz 42 Bobby Clark 10 Rhian Brewster
9 Carlton Morris

Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Southampton Lineups

07 Apr Championship
Wrexham 1-5 Southampton
04 Apr FA Cup
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal
21 Mar Championship
Southampton 2-0 Oxford
18 Mar Championship
Southampton 1-0 Norwich
14 Mar Championship
Coventry 1-2 Southampton
11 Mar Championship
West Brom 1-1 Southampton

Previous Derby Lineups

06 Apr Championship
Derby 2-0 Stoke
03 Apr Championship
Coventry 3-2 Derby
21 Mar Championship
Derby 1-0 Birmingham
16 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Derby
10 Mar Championship
Millwall 1-0 Derby
07 Mar Championship
Derby 2-1 Sheffield Wed

Injuries & Suspensions

Southampton Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mads Roerslev Knee
Alex McCarthy Wrist
Derby Injury Table
Type Name Info
Patrick Agyemang Ankle
Rhian Brewster Knee
J. W. Zetterstroem Muscle
Josh Vickers Hamstring
Team Squads

Southampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tonda Eckert

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Taylor Harwood-Bellis 21 D 35 3150 35 4 5 1 9 0
Ryan Manning 3 M 37 2773 30 10 6 3 4 0
James Bree 14 D 33 2714 31 2 4 5 8 0
Finn Azaz 10 M 38 2709 33 6 11 7 3 0
Jack Stephens 5 D 29 2526 28 10 2 0 6 0

Derby Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Eustace

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matthew Clarke 16 D 40 3594 40 0 3 3 7 1
Dion Sanderson 28 D 35 2942 33 3 1 0 7 0
Bobby Clark 42 M 40 2893 32 9 3 3 7 0
Patrick Agyemang 7 F 37 2741 33 4 10 3 6 0
Ben Brereton Diaz 25 F 36 2730 35 3 7 3 6 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 41 25 9 7 84:42 84
2 Ipswich 39 20 12 7 69:40 72
3 Middlesbrough 41 20 12 9 62:41 72
4 Millwall 41 21 9 11 56:47 72
5 Hull 41 20 8 13 63:58 68
6 Southampton 40 18 12 10 68:49 66
7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63:58 64
8 Derby 41 18 9 14 60:51 63
9 Norwich 41 17 7 17 55:48 58
10 Watford 41 14 15 12 52:49 57
11 Bristol City 41 16 9 16 52:51 57
12 QPR 41 16 9 16 58:63 57
13 Stoke 41 15 9 17 48:45 54
14 Preston 41 13 15 13 48:52 54
15 Swansea 41 15 9 17 49:54 54
16 Birmingham 41 14 11 16 49:52 53
17 Sheffield Utd 41 15 6 20 57:58 51
18 Charlton 41 12 13 16 38:49 49
19 Blackburn 41 12 11 18 37:49 47
20 West Brom 41 11 12 18 42:56 45
21 Portsmouth 40 10 12 18 40:57 42
22 Leicester 41 11 14 16 54:63 41
23 Oxford 41 9 14 18 39:54 41
24 Sheffield Wed 41 1 10 30 25:82 -5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 15 3 2 43:17 48
2 Ipswich 21 13 7 1 38:15 46
3 Watford 21 10 7 4 30:21 37
4 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
5 Middlesbrough 20 10 6 4 28:16 36
6 Swansea 21 10 6 5 30:24 36
7 Millwall 21 11 3 7 29:25 36
8 Birmingham 20 9 8 3 33:20 35
9 Hull 21 10 4 7 32:32 34
10 Derby 21 9 6 6 29:25 33
11 Wrexham 21 9 6 6 37:35 33
12 Stoke 20 9 5 6 31:21 32
13 QPR 20 10 2 8 37:32 32
14 Preston 21 8 7 6 27:25 31
15 West Brom 20 7 8 5 25:25 29
16 Sheffield Utd 20 8 4 8 33:26 28
17 Bristol City 21 8 4 9 29:27 28
18 Charlton 20 8 4 8 19:21 28
19 Norwich 20 8 2 10 24:24 26
20 Leicester 20 7 5 8 28:30 26
21 Portsmouth 20 6 5 9 21:22 23
22 Oxford 20 5 8 7 18:25 23
23 Blackburn 21 4 8 9 18:25 20
24 Sheffield Wed 21 0 6 15 11:42 6