Ace Football previews the Championship game between Southampton and Stoke who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
As the early season favourites, Southampton will look to justify their title credentials this coming Saturday when they take on Stoke for a round 3 match in the Championship.
A look at the Championship standings shows that two points and seven places currently separate the two teams.
Form: Southampton vs Stoke
Southampton Form
In their last three matches, Southampton won 2-1 and 0-1 against first Wrexham then Northampton, before drawing 1-1 against Ipswich. Southampton showed little mercy in their past six matches at St. Mary’s Stadium, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target 13 times, while letting in six themselves.
Stoke Form
In their last three matches, Stoke beat Derby 3-1, drew 0-0 with Walsall and beat Sheffield Wednesday by 0-3. Stoke claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and five scored.
Betting stats and facts for Southampton and Stoke
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Southampton and Stoke. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Southampton home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Southampton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Southampton home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Southampton have won 5 of the last 6 home matches in the Championship and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Southampton have won 5 of the last 6 home matches in the Championship while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Stoke have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Stoke have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Stoke have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Stoke away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Stoke matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Southampton vs Stoke
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Adam Armstrong brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Southampton will start him against Stoke, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Million Manhoef, who notched up three goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: Southampton vs Stoke
Full-time result
Southampton claimed a modest one wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing six. Stoke won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Southampton are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Southampton only scored the first goal of the match in one out of their last ten games. Curiously, Stoke only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Stoke will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Southampton managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Southampton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Stoke, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
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