Southampton vs West Ham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026

Southampton vs West Ham Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Southampton Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -139

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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 they manage to beat West Ham and we’re confident with this bet.

Explore our full Southampton vs West Ham betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Southampton vs West Ham Preview

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 were winners in their last game. A 3-1 Championship scoreline was enjoyed at home to Stoke City at St. Mary's. 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 were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-1 at home to Charlton Athletic in the Championship at London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo's side boasted a mind-boggling 78% of possession and had nine shots on goal, with Joel Piroe on the scoresheet.

In their previous EFL Cup matches, Southampton visited Colchester United and won 2-0, with West Ham claiming a 3-1 victory at home to Portsmouth.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	West Ham	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1	3:4	1
24	Southampton	2	1	0	1	4	3	1	4:3	-1

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Southampton have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. Tonda Eckert's team 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.

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):

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Southampton in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Southampton in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by West Ham in 3 of their last 4 games.

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

Southampton 2 - 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.

Corners Prediction

Southampton To Have Most Corners -115

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.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

10.40 6.00 4.40

Home

9.80 5.40 4.40

Away

10.70 6.10 4.60

West Ham

Total

10.00 4.00 6.00

Home

10.50 5.00 5.50

Away

9.50 3.00 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-147

Southampton Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+106

West Ham Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-115

X

+575

2

+106

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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 +143 when it comes to Southampton claiming a EFL Cup win and the bookmakers have West Ham United on offer at +175. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +245.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Southampton are +190 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, West Ham are +220 and the draw is priced at +128.

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 -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+245

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+128

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-385

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-139

2

-106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+114

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Southampton Stats

West Ham 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

• 1 win, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 4 matches
• 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 2 away matches

Goals

• 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

Goals

• 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

Corners

• 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

Corners

• 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

Possession

• 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

Possession

• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 51.50% possession in the last 2 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 2 away matches

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