Stoke City vs Southampton Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 The match between Stoke City and Southampton promises to be intriguing, given the teams' form and motivation. Both sit mid-table in the Championship, yet each is eyeing a playoff spot. A dynamic game is expected, with no clear favorite as both sides have shown inconsistency. Who will come out on top?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Southampton):
- ball possession percentage: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 5 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Stoke City and Southampton:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 9, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 29 against 31;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.43, in the 2nd half - 1.17;
- average total goals in the match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics Stoke City - Southampton
Stoke City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Birmingham City, away team - Stoke City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Stoke City vs Birmingham City):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Stoke City continue their push for a spot in the upper half of the table, currently sitting in 10th place after 29 matches. The team displays mixed form, securing two wins in their last five outings. The Potters average 1.17 goals per game, while conceding less than a goal per match, boasting the most reliable defense in the Championship.
Match Results: Stoke City
Southampton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Portsmouth, away - Southampton). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Southampton vs Portsmouth):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
The Saints have struggled to accumulate points throughout the season, currently sitting in 15th place after 29 matches. Their recent form highlights inconsistency, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games, indicating a need for improvements both offensively and defensively. Sunderland's average goals scored per game is 1.41, but they concede the same amount.
Match Results: Southampton
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 23;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.43;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.57, while the visitors net 0.87.
First-Half Stats: Stoke City (home) vs Southampton (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 15;
- wins: 7 (50%) vs 3 (20%);
- losses: 2 (14.29%) vs 2 (13.33%);
- draws: 5 (35.71%) vs 10 (66.67%);
- Average goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.14 vs 0.47.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 6 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.4 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.1) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4).
- Southampton have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 9, draws - 6.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Southampton
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 12 vs 9;
- win percentage: 41% vs 31%;
- losses: 11 vs 10;
- draws: 6 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
- Southampton have not won in 8 of last 9 games (Championship).
- Southampton have not won in last 6 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 1.35;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Southampton
- average total in the tournament: 2.07 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.41;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.52 vs 0.76;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.66 vs 0.66;
- Stoke City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.36;
- Southampton: average total away in the tournament - 1.47;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.83) vs 1 (away - 1.17).
- Southampton have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Stoke City.
- Southampton have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 games (Championship).
- Southampton have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.79; at home field - 6.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 6.67.
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.52, away - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.83.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in last 6 games against Stoke City.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games.
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games (Championship).
- Southampton have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Southampton
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 22;
- number of BTTS matches for Stoke City at home - 7 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Southampton away - 14 (93%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Stoke City at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Southampton away - 5 (83%).
- Southampton have scored and conceded in 15 of last 16 away games.
- Southampton have scored and conceded in 14 of last 15 away games (Championship).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (56/343, 16.3%);
- Stoke City at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (3/14, 21.4%);
- Southampton away most often play: 1:1 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.01% (odds 6)
0:1 - 9.76% (odds 8)
1:0 - 9.39% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their league standings, a closely contested match is expected. The Saints are eager to improve their results, but recent inconsistency and away struggles could work against them. Stoke City have shown more stability at home, giving them a certain edge. However, it's crucial to note the trend where Southampton consistently find the net in away fixtures. In this scenario, a reasonable bet would be on both teams to score.No comments
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