Southampton vs Stoke City Prediction 22 August 2026
🔊 Southampton host Stoke City in the second round of the Championship. Both sides are already under pressure to pick up points and avoid an early slide towards the bottom of the table. Each team progressed in the League Cup in their opening fixture of the season, but both were beaten in the first round of the league. The standings mean neither can afford to be anything less than fully focused right now.
Head-to-Head
The last official meeting between the sides took place on 31 January 2026 and ended 0-2. Here are the key stats from that match (Stoke City were the home side):
- Possession: 53% vs 47%;
- Corners: 4 vs 5;
- Fouls: 8 vs 18;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊 In 24 official meetings between Southampton and Stoke City, Southampton have won 10, Stoke 8, with 6 draws. Southampton also lead on goals scored - 33 to 29. On average, the two sides have produced 1.42 goals in the first half and 1.17 in the second, for a match average of 2.58.
Head-to-head statistics Southampton - Stoke City
Southampton Team Overview
Southampton are starting the season in difficulty, sitting in the relegation zone after the first round with ground to make up on the sides above them. That said, they have been consistently productive at home: they have scored over 1.5 goals in seven consecutive home matches. Across their last ten matches, they are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game - the attack remains their strongest asset, even if the defence has been less reliable.
In their last five matches, Southampton have won three, drawn one and lost one, which suggests they are capable of creating and converting chances regardless of league pressure. The motivation to improve their position is already there.
Match Results: Southampton
Stoke City Team Overview
Stoke City have started the season close to the danger zone and are already under pressure to pick up points to avoid a relegation battle. Their last ten matches have brought just two wins, seven defeats and one draw - a deeply inconsistent run. They are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game, pointing to problems at both ends of the pitch.
In their last five matches, Stoke have won once and lost four times. Their away form has been particularly poor: seven consecutive defeats on the road reflect how much they struggle away from home. The motivation to stay out of the relegation zone is already very real.
Match Results: Stoke City
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head averages:
- home team - 1.38, away team - 1.21;
- combined in head-to-head matches - 2.58;
- both teams scored: all-time - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings between these sides.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings at the home team's ground.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 12 of Stoke City's last 13 away matches in the Championship.
Corner Kick Prediction
Southampton: Statistics
- Season: average total in the competition - 8; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; at home - 7.25.
Stoke City: Statistics
- Season: average total in the competition - 4; away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7; away - 8.25.
- Total Corners - Over 10.5 has landed in 6 of Southampton's last 7 matches.
- Total Corners - Over 10.5 has landed in 5 consecutive Southampton matches (Championship).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both sides are under pressure to pick up points as early as the second matchday, with poor starts and the threat of the lower table already looming. Southampton's home form shows they can finish their chances, but their defence leaks regularly - they score and concede in almost every Championship match, backed up by a Both Teams to Score - Yes trend in six of their last seven home league games. Stoke City are not reliable at the back on the road either, but they retain a decent chance of getting on the scoresheet themselves given how much they need points right now. Our preferred call is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 1-1.
No comments
Betting Tips: Southampton - Stoke City
in last 7 away games (Championship).in last 5 games (Championship)..svg)
in 6 of last 7 away games (Championship).
in 25 of last 27 games.in 21 of last 22 games (Championship).in 17 of last 18 home games (Championship).in last 13 home games.in last 9 away games (Championship).in 7 of last 8 games.in 9 of last 10 games against Stoke City (Championship).in 28 of last 29 games.in 22 of last 23 games (Championship).in last 14 home games.in last 12 home games (Championship).in 15 of last 16 games (Championship).in last 7 away games (Championship).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
