Southampton
- Southampton have been on a roll of late, winning their last five straight games in succession, three of which were away from home.
- They followed pre-season friendlies with a 2-0 win over Colchester United in the Carabao Cup and a 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in their opening Championship game.
- It's not all just about goals, as Tonda Eckert's Saints have been structured and controlled, playing a possession-first game and counter-pressing to disrupt opponents.
Stoke
- Stoke have been in mixed form with three wins, two draws and five defeats across their last 10 in all competitions.
- Their most recent home loss to Swansea City came after a win over Oldham Athletic.
Head-to-Head
Southampton beat Stoke 2-0 in the reverse , but Stoke have won two of their last three visits to St Mary’s.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Southampton are the odds-on favorites at 1.71, Stoke are 4.2, and the draw is 4.0.
- Southampton (home averages):
- 2.00 goals scored per match.
- 1.67 goals conceded per match.
- Stoke (away averages):
- 0.67 goals scored per match.
- 1.00 goals conceded per match.
Prediction
- Southampton are clear favorites at 1.71, but the game looks likely to produce goals.
- Back the over 2.5 goals at 1.6.
