Southampton (home)
- Southampton have won three and drawn two of their last five games.
- The Saints are seventh in the Championship table on 57 points from 37 games.
- Southampton have conceded only 14 goals in 17 home Championship matches.
- Tonda Eckert has done a tremendous job since taking charge in November 2025 as the Saints are unbeaten in five going into this fixture (Won 3, Drawn 2).
Oxford United (away)
- Oxford United have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five Championship games.
- Oxford United have won one and lost one of their last two away Championship matches.
- Matt Bloomfield has overseen a consolidation of his side’s position in the table.
Head-to-Head
The visitors have won the last two head-to-head meetings in the second division.
Key Players
- Will Smallbone
- Dynamic midfielder who will look to pull the strings for Southampton.
- Adam Armstrong
- 11 goals in 29 Championship matches and a strong anytime-scorer pick.
- Elliott Moore
- A commanding presence in the air at both ends of the field for Oxford.
- Will Lankshear
- 8 goals in 36 Championship appearances and Oxford’s main forward.
Betting Insights
- The odds for a home win are 1.53.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.73.
- Adam Armstrong is noted as a recommended anytime scorer pick.
Prediction
Southampton should have too much class for Championship relegation-threatened Oxford United at St Mary’s on Saturday.
