Our Southampton vs Bristol City Prediction: 1-0
Southampton vs Bristol City in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 21, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Southampton is likely to edge past Bristol City with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Southampton vs Bristol City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Blackburn
Southampton will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 England Championship success over Blackburn on April 14. In that match, Southampton recorded 59% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 59% | 10 (7) | 2.51 | 53 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.22 | 34 |
Bristol City's Last Match – QPR vs Bristol City
Bristol City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Championship draw against QPR on April 11. In that match, Bristol City had 55% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 45% | 3 (2) | 0.91 | 50 |
 Bristol City | 55% | 5 (6) | 0.87 | 21 |
Southampton vs Bristol City Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Bristol City average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.