Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 15:00
The encounter between Southampton and Stoke City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 22/08.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our prediction is Second Half – Stoke City Win for the Southampton vs Stoke City fixture. We expect Stoke City to improve as the game progresses, possibly capitalizing on counterattacks or defensive lapses. Their second-half resilience could see them outscore Southampton after the break.
2nd Half Stoke City Win: 7/2
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2nd Half Stoke City Win
Why we predict Stoke City to win the second half
Key Betting Insights
Southampton
Stoke City
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Southampton has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 1 goals (1 per game) and conceded 2 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Southampton has played 58 matches, scoring 101 goals (1.74 per match) and conceding 67 (1.16 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Southampton to win the match: 8/15
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Southampton
Date
Game
Result
22/08
W
16/08
L
08/08
W
12/05
W
09/05
D
Across 1 EFL Championship matches, Stoke City has posted 0 victories, 0 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 0 points per fixture. In those games they scored 1 (1 per match) and conceded 2 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Stoke City has earned 17 wins from 52 matches across all competitions, scoring 56 goals (1.08 per match) and conceding 63 (1.21 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Stoke City to win the match: 100/1
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Stoke City
Date
Game
Result
22/08
L
15/08
L
08/08
W
02/05
L
25/04
L
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Southampton vs Stoke City fixture.
Key metrics England - EFL Championship England - EFL ChampionshipTeam Form
Southampton
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
D
W
2
Home
W
D
D
W
W
2.2
Away
L
W
D
W
L
1.4
Stoke City
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
L
L
0.6
Home
L
W
L
L
D
0.8
Away
L
L
L
L
L
0
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 5 last 5 matches
Southampton scored +60% more goals than Stoke City in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Southampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Watford
Colchester United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
Key metrics 4 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
Stoke City conceded +150% more goals than Southampton in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Southampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Watford
Colchester United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
Key metrics 30 last 5 matches 32 last 5 matches
Stoke City received +7% more corners than Southampton in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Southampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Watford
Colchester United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
Key metrics 10 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Southampton
Stoke City
Performance Gap
Watford
Colchester United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
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