Southampton vs Sheff Utd Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Southampton vs Sheff Utd Prediction: 2-1

Southampton vs Sheff Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.

This Southampton vs Sheff Utd 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 – Doncaster vs Southampton

Southampton will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 England FA Cup success over Doncaster on January 10. In that match, Southampton saw 55% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Doncaster	45%	12 (5)	1.74	48
Southampton	55%	8 (5)	0.89	35

Sheff Utd's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Leicester

Sheff Utd will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 England Championship victory over Leicester on January 1. In that match, Sheff Utd had 56% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sheff Utd	56%	10 (5)	2.42	56
Leicester	44%	5 (1)	0.14	29

Southampton vs Sheff Utd Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Southampton are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd average 2.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

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