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

Our Stoke vs Southampton Prediction: 2-1

Stoke vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.

This Stoke 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.

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Recent Form Insights

Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Coventry

Stoke will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England FA Cup victory over Coventry, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Stoke recorded 39% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Stoke	39%	8 (3)	2.4	26
Coventry	61%	6 (1)	0.55	59

Southampton's Last Match – Doncaster vs Southampton

Southampton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 England FA Cup victory over Doncaster on January 10. In that match, Southampton controlled 55% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

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

Stoke vs Southampton Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Stoke are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.