Southampton vs West Ham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Southampton vs West Ham Predictions
The Asian Handicap selection of Southampton 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -139 that Tonda Eckert's team manage to beat West Ham and we’re confident with this bet.
Continue reading for our full Southampton vs West Ham 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.
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Championship sides Southampton and West Ham square off in the second round of the EFL Cup at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 August.
Southampton have taken three points from their opening two Championship matches. They claimed a 3-1 home victory over Stoke City at St. Mary's in their most recent game. The Saints boasted 58% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Cyle Larin, Divin Mubama and Ryan Manning scoring one goal each.
West Ham United, who were the bookies' favourites to win the Championship ahead of the season, have picked up just one point from their first two league matches, with one draw and one defeat. Their latest outing ended in a 2-1 home loss to Charlton Athletic at London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo's side dominated possession with 78% and had nine shots on target, with Joel Piroe on the scoresheet.
In the first round of the EFL Cup, Southampton visited League Two side Colchester United and won 2-0, with West Ham claiming a 3-1 victory at home to Championship outfit Portsmouth.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  West Ham |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 13 |  Southampton |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 19:10 | 10 |
Southampton have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. The Saints have averaged 57.9% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 4.4 corners.
Top goalscorer is Cyle Larin on 8 goals, while Ryan Manning and Ross Stewart have both bagged 3. Finn Azaz and Ryan Manning are the leading assists makers with 4, while goalie Daniel Peretz has kept one clean sheet.
West Ham have won 1, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 13.8 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. The East London club average 56.5% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts.
Valentin Castellanos is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Joel Piroe, Max Kilman, Manor Solomon and Jarrod Bowen have 1. Jarrod Bowen has managed 3 assists in the last 4 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Southampton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Welington, Cameron Bragg, Romeo Akachukwu, Tom Fellows, Lewis Dobbin, Leo Scienza, Divin Mubama.
West Ham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Finlay Herrick (GK), Joel Veltman, Airidas Golambeckis, Max Kilman, Ezra Mayers, Lewis Orford, Mohamadou Kante, Keiber Lamadrid, Divine Mukasa, Joshua Ajala, Joel Piroe.
Main Match Prediction
Southampton look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. This EFL Cup bet stands out at -139, with our selection expected to perform well in this game based on the available stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent EFL Cup stats before coming up with a verdict.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
West Ham
Southampton are available to back at +600 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
Cyle Larin (Southampton) has scored in six consecutive games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +225 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.00 Southampton corners in the past 10 matches, while the last 2 West Ham away games have seen them average 3.00. Southampton look value at -115 to rack up the most corners.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Southampton vs West Ham 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.
You can secure betting odds of +155 when it comes to Southampton claiming a EFL Cup win and the bookmakers have West Ham United on offer at +163. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +255.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Southampton are +200 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, West Ham are +205 and the draw is priced at +132.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -182.
The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the EFL Cup matches.
Favourite Valentín Castellanos is available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Southampton Stats
West Ham Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 4 matches
- 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 4 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 4 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 4 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 2 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 4 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 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 4.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.00% 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
Southampton vs West Ham Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Southampton vs West Ham team news beforehand. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Southampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Southampton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Southampton Substitutes
- 3Ryan Manning
- 4Flynn Downes
- 9Cyle Larin
- 10Finn Azaz
- 17Joshua Quarshie
- 19Cameron Archer
- 23Samuel Edozie
- 25George Long
- 27Kuryu Matsuki
West Ham Substitutes
- 1Mads Hermansen
- 2Kyle Walker-Peters
- 7Arne Engels
- 10Manor Solomon
- 11Valentin Castellanos
- 20Jarrod Bowen
- 27Soungoutou Magassa
- 30Oliver Scarles
- 42Kaelan Casey
Previous Southampton Lineups
Previous West Ham Lineups
Southampton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Tonda Eckert
West Ham Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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