Stoke City and Southampton face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 31/01/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City vs Southampton, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Stoke City vs Southampton
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Stoke City preview
Stoke City comes into the match having played 29 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses.
Stoke City's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offense system of Stoke City is led by Sorba Thomas as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Sorba Thomas, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.
Southampton preview
On the other hand, Southampton comes into the match having played 29 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.28 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.
Southampton's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.41 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offense system of Southampton is led by Adam Armstrong as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Armstrong, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.41 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.
Head to head: Stoke City vs Southampton
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Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | L D W L D |
1 |
| Away | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 43% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.07 | 2.21 | 1.93 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.36 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 36% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 29% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 50% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.15 | 1.49 |
Southampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 43% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.29 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.36 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 0.93 | 1.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 57% | 93% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 29% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 43% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.77 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.23 | 1.58 |
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