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Football England - EFL Championship St. Mary's Sat 22 Aug 10:00
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Southampton vs Stoke Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Southampton To Win @ -167

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We think that Southampton can get the better of Stoke and we really like the odds of -167 on the Full-Time Result market. The price looks appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Southampton vs Stoke, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Southampton vs Stoke Preview

Southampton square off against Stoke at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.

Southampton opened the new season with a 2-1 defeat away to Watford at Vicarage Road. Tonda Eckert's team enjoyed 66% possession and had three shots on target, while Cyle Larin was the goalscorer.

Stoke City also started the new season with a defeat, losing 2-1 at home to Swansea City at bet365 Stadium. The Potters recorded 41% possession and had two shots on goal, with Eric Bocat finding the net.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-0 Southampton Victory

Southampton triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 2-0 away victory when playing Stoke at bet365 Stadium. Southampton have won three of the previous 5 H2H games, with Stoke victorious in the other two.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
21 Stoke logo Stoke 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 1:2 0
24 Southampton logo Southampton 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 1:2 -4
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Southampton – Last 10 League Games

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Southampton have had 55.9% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 11.1 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.

Players to Watch

Cyle Larin is the top goalscorer with 7, Ross Stewart has 3, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis and two other players on 2. Cameron Archer and Ryan Manning have been top assistors with 3.

Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 3.3 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 1.0 goals. Mark Robins' men average 49.1% possession, 7.1 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

We’ve seen Lamine Cisse, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Million Manhoef score 2 goals each. Sorba Thomas is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Stoke predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Ben Wilmot, Maksym Taloverov, Luke Graham, Eric Junior Bocat, Ethan Galbraith, Svante Ingelsson, Million Manhoef, Tomas Rigo, Sorba Thomas, Sam Gallagher.

Main Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Southampton record a victory and they are priced at -167 to win this Championship clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

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

  • Southampton have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Southampton have won 14 of their last 20 games.
  • Stoke have lost their last 7 games on the road.
  • Stoke have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
  • Southampton have won 3 of their last 5 games against Stoke.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Championship stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Southampton to Win Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton Southampton logo 2 - 0 Stoke logo Stoke

We’re going for Southampton at +600 to secure a 2-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Million Manhoef Over 0.5 Shots On Target -105 BetMGM logo

Million Manhoef (Stoke) can be backed at -105 to have at least one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Million Manhoef Player Prop Odds

Cyle Larin to Score +165 BetMGM logo

Cyle Larin (Southampton) has found the net in four straight Championship matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +165 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Cyle Larin Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Southampton Under 6.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

Southampton have had under 6.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Stoke conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous eight games. We’re expecting Southampton to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -141.

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
11.20 6.20 5.00
Home
10.50 5.60 4.90
Away
10.70 5.80 4.90
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
10.60 7.10 3.50
Home
10.80 6.40 4.40
Away
10.50 5.30 5.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Southampton -167
Total Goals Under 2.5 +120
Shots On Target Million Manhoef Over 0.5 -105

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Southampton vs Stoke 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.

Bookies Expecting Southampton to Triumph

Southampton are the -167 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 63% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Stoke City.

Siding with Southampton -1 on the Asian Handicap at -100 is a solid option if you think they might beat Stoke by two goals or more. A one-goal margin of victory would see you get money back with this wager.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is available at -154 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Leo Scienza is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Leo Scienza is available at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Leo Scienza (Southampton)
First
+450
Anytime
+160
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Cyle Larin (Southampton)
First
+450
Anytime
+165
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Damion Downs (Southampton)
First
+450
Anytime
+170
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Finn Azaz (Southampton)
First
+600
Anytime
+210
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Player Shots On Target
Cyle Larin (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Leo Scienza (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Damion Downs (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
-
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Finn Azaz (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-
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Stats: Championship matches only
Southampton have not tasted defeat at St. Mary's in ten straight matches. The Saints have seven victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

It’s now been seven straight Stoke defeats on the road. The Potters have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Stoke overcame Southampton 2-1 when the sides 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 logo Southampton Home Stats 7-3-0 2.60 2.00 0.60 5 5 4 6
Stoke logo Stoke Away Stats 1-2-7 2.00 0.50 1.50 2 8 3 7
  • 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
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Southampton vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Southampton vs Stoke before making your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

Southampton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Stoke Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Southampton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Daniel Peretz
14 James Bree 6 T. Harwood-Bellis 5 Jack Stephens 3 Ryan Manning
4 Flynn Downes 26 Cameron Bragg
27 Kuryu Matsuki 7 Léo Scienza 10 Finn Azaz
9 Cyle Larin
1 Viktor Johansson
16 Ben Wilmot 40 Maksym Taloverov 5 Luke Graham 17 Eric Junior Bocat
8 Ethan Galbraith 6 Svante Ingelsson
42 Million Manhoef 19 Tomas Rigo 7 Sorba Thomas
20 Sam Gallagher

Stoke Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Southampton Lineups

16 Aug Championship
Watford 2-1 Southampton
08 Aug EFL Cup
Colchester 0-2 Southampton
02 May Championship
Preston 1-3 Southampton
28 Apr Championship
Southampton 2-2 Ipswich
25 Apr FA Cup
Man City 2-1 Southampton
21 Apr Championship
Southampton 2-2 Bristol City

Previous Stoke Lineups

15 Aug Championship
Stoke 1-2 Swansea
08 Aug EFL Cup
Stoke 2-0 Oldham
02 May Championship
Bristol City 2-0 Stoke
25 Apr Championship
Stoke 1-3 Portsmouth
21 Apr Championship
Stoke 1-3 Millwall
18 Apr Championship
Wrexham 2-0 Stoke

Injuries & Suspensions

Southampton Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mads Roerslev Knee
Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Southampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tonda Eckert

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Flynn Downes 4 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Daniel Peretz 41 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
James Bree 14 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Jack Stephens 5 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Ryan Manning 3 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Viktor Johansson 1 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Eric Bocat 17 D 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Luke Graham 5 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Sorba Thomas 7 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Million Manhoef 42 F 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 QPR 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
2 Millwall 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Swansea 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
4 West Brom 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Bolton 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
6 Charlton 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
7 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
8 Watford 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
9 Blackburn 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
10 West Ham 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
11 Burnley 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
12 Wolverhampton 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
13 Wrexham 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
14 Cardiff 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
15 Birmingham 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
16 Sheffield Utd 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
17 Derby 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
18 Lincoln 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
19 Preston 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
20 Norwich 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
21 Stoke 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
23 Bristol City 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
24 Southampton 1 0 0 1 1:2 -4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bolton 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
2 Charlton 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
3 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
4 Watford 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
5 Burnley 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
6 Wolverhampton 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
7 Cardiff 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
8 Sheffield Utd 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
9 QPR 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Swansea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 West Brom 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Blackburn 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 West Ham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Derby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Lincoln 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Preston 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Norwich 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Stoke 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
23 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
24 Bristol City 1 0 0 1 0:2 0

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