Stoke City U21 and Southampton U21 face each other on Friday 01.09.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Stoke City U21's home ground, the The Weaver Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stoke City U21 and Southampton U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Double Chance: Draw or Southampton U21
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Stoke City U21 preview
Stoke City U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 9 matches, Stoke City U21 secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Stoke City U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Stoke City U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Favour Fawunmi, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Laurence Giani has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Stoke City U21 has conceded 13 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.44 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.44 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Southampton U21 preview
Southampton U21 comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.
Southampton U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 20 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 2.22 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.22.
Southampton U21's offensive system is led by Nicholas Okeyunkle, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Romeo Akachukwu. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 15 goals in 9 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Stoke City U21 vs Southampton U21
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Stoke City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W W |
1.78 |
| Home | D W W L |
1.75 |
| Away | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.6 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.25 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 25% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.51 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.84 | 1.65 | 1.99 |
Southampton U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
2 |
| Home | D W W W |
2.5 |
| Away | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.89 | 3.75 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.22 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 50% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.55 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.34 | 1.79 |
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