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EFL Championship

Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Team Performance 2 out of 10
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Stoke City

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Southampton vs Stoke City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 22/08

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.

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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.

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Southampton Preview

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

Goals Scored: 101
Goals Conceded: 67
Average Goals Scored: 1.74
Average Goals Conceded: 1.16
Wins: 30
Goal Difference: 34
Date Game Result
22/08
Southampton
3 - 1
Stoke City
W
16/08
Watford
2 - 1
Southampton
L
08/08
Colchester United
0 - 2
Southampton
W
12/05
Southampton
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
W
09/05
Middlesbrough
0 - 0
Southampton
D

Southampton to win the match: 8/15

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Stoke City Preview

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

Goals Scored: 56
Goals Conceded: 63
Average Goals Scored: 1.08
Average Goals Conceded: 1.21
Wins: 17
Goal Difference: -7
Date Game Result
22/08
Southampton
3 - 1
Stoke City
L
15/08
Stoke City
1 - 2
Swansea City
L
08/08
Stoke City
2 - 0
Oldham Athletic
W
02/05
Bristol City
2 - 0
Stoke City
L
25/04
Stoke City
1 - 3
Portsmouth
L

Stoke City to win the match: 100/1

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Statistical Insights for Southampton vs Stoke City

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

Team Form

Southampton

England - EFL Championship

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

England - EFL Championship

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
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Home Win
4/7
63.69%
Draw
3/1
25%
Away Win
9/2
18.18%
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Key Metrics

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

Goals Scored

Southampton

8

last 5 matches

Stoke City

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Southampton scored +60% more goals than Stoke City in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Stoke City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Watford Watford
1
Colchester United Colchester United
2
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
2
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
0
Preston North End Preston North End
3
1
Southampton Southampton
1
Swansea City Swansea City
2
Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic
0
Bristol City Bristol City
1
Portsmouth Portsmouth
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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Southampton

4

last 5 matches

Stoke City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Stoke City conceded +150% more goals than Southampton in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Stoke City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Watford Watford
2
Colchester United Colchester United
0
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
1
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
0
Preston North End Preston North End
1
3
Southampton Southampton
2
Swansea City Swansea City
0
Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic
2
Bristol City Bristol City
3
Portsmouth Portsmouth
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Key metrics

Corners

Southampton

30

last 5 matches

Stoke City

32

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Stoke City received +7% more corners than Southampton in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Stoke City corners count, last 5 matches
Watford Watford
8
Colchester United Colchester United
5
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
11
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
1
Preston North End Preston North End
5
2
Southampton Southampton
4
Swansea City Swansea City
3
Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic
15
Bristol City Bristol City
8
Portsmouth Portsmouth
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Key metrics

Cards

Southampton

10

last 5 matches

Stoke City

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams got the same number of cards in the last 5 matches.

Southampton and Stoke City cards count, last 5 matches
Watford Watford
3
Colchester United Colchester United
0
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
4
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
2
Preston North End Preston North End
1
4
Southampton Southampton
1
Swansea City Swansea City
2
Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic
3
Bristol City Bristol City
0
Portsmouth Portsmouth

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