Our Southampton vs Coventry Prediction: 1-2
Southampton vs Coventry in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Southampton vs Coventry 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 – Norwich vs Southampton
Southampton must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship defeat against Norwich on December 13 and regain momentum. In that match, Southampton recorded 63% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwich | 37% | 8 (5) | 1.68 | 43 |
 Southampton | 63% | 8 (4) | 2.11 | 35 |
Coventry's Last Match – Coventry vs Bristol City
Coventry will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England Championship victory over Bristol City on December 13. In that match, Coventry recorded 64% possession, attempting 15 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coventry | 64% | 15 (3) | 1.49 | 75 |
 Bristol City | 36% | 14 (9) | 1.67 | 44 |
Southampton vs Coventry Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Coventry average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Southampton 23-15
Coventry 21-14
What are the odds for this match?
Southampton to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.7
Coventry to win: @2.625
Lineups
Southampton (3-4-2-1) : Gavin Bazunu, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Joshua Quarshie, Welington, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Adam Armstrong
Coventry (4-2-3-1) : Carl Rushworth, Milan Van Ewijk, Luke Woolfenden, Joel Latibeaudiere, Jay DaSilva, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Josh Eccles, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Jardell Mason-Clark, Haji Wright