Our Northampton vs Southampton Prediction: 1-2
Northampton vs Southampton in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Northampton vs Southampton 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.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Bradford
Northampton will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Bradford on August 9. In that match, Northampton saw 53% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 53% | 0 (1) | 0.1 | 38 |
 Bradford | 47% | 0 (1) | 1.31 | 39 |
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Wrexham
Southampton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Championship victory over Wrexham in their last outing. In that match, Southampton recorded 75% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 75% | 16 (10) | 3.42 | 78 |
 Wrexham | 25% | 6 (2) | 1.63 | 26 |
Northampton vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.99 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Northampton 6-16
Southampton 10-13
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @6
Draw: @4.2
Southampton to win: @1.533