Southampton vs Stoke City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 22/08

Main prediction: Southampton to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Southampton

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Southampton and Stoke City meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at St. Mary's Stadium, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Southampton have won 3 time(s). Stoke City have won 1. Southampton are the favourites with a 33% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Southampton vs Stoke City.

Prediction for Southampton vs Stoke City

Overview Southampton vs Stoke City

Southampton are favourites, with a 33% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Stoke City Football Club Limited win are at 5.77 and a draw at 4.75.

In the English Championship, Southampton have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Cyle Larin leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Stoke City have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, with Eric Junior Bocat as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Southampton and Stoke City

In 18 clashes between Southampton and Stoke City, the record is balanced: 6 win(s) for each side and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 31/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Stoke City 0-2 Southampton.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Southampton vs Stoke City even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Southampton: current form

Southampton have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Cyle Larin (1 goal(s))

Stoke City: current form

Meanwhile, Stoke City have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Eric Junior Bocat (1 goal(s))

Southampton vs Stoke City key players

In the EFL Championship, Cyle Larin carries Southampton Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Cameron Bragg, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Adam Armstrong has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Eric Junior Bocat is the name that frightens the most for The Potters with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Tomáš Rigo leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Southampton vs Stoke City statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Southampton have an average of 12 corners and 3 cards per match. Stoke City have 9 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Southampton vs Stoke City in the table below.

Southampton

Home

LWWDW

VS

Stoke City

Away

LWLLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 0
  PPG
  0
• 0%
  Wins
  0%
• 0%
  First to Score
  100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1
  Scored/game
  1
• 2
  Conceded/game
  2
• 0.70
  xG
  -0.25
• 0.37
  xGA
  0.01

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  100%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Southampton vs Stoke City

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Correct score prediction for Southampton vs Stoke City

The favoritism in the odds points to Southampton. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Southampton 1-0 Stoke City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Southampton vs Stoke City

Check out where to watch the live match between Stoke City and Southampton:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Southampton and Stoke City

The line-ups for Southampton vs Stoke City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Southampton Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up

The Stoke City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Southampton vs Stoke City

Match: Southampton vs Stoke City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 22/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: St. Mary's Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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