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1Cyle Larin5 - 2Dom Ballard2
- 3Finn Azaz2
- 4Scott Twine2
- 5Léo Scienza2
- 6Jason Knight1
- 7Ryan Manning1
- 8Yu Hirakawa1
- 9Welington1
- 10Keven Schlotterbeck1
- 1Cyle Larin25
- 2Finn Azaz15
- 3Lorent Tolaj13
- 4Léo Scienza13
- 5Scott Twine9
- 6Ryan Manning7
- 7Divin Mubama7
- 8Dom Ballard6
- 9Kuryu Matsuki6
- 10Sam Greenwood5
- 1Rio Cardines8
- 2Finn Azaz7
- 3Joe Williams5
- 4James Bree5
- 5Yu Hirakawa5
- 6Cameron Pring5
- 7Jed Wallace4
- 8Flynn Downes4
- 9Kuryu Matsuki4
- 10Lisav Eissat4
- 1Rio Cardines4
- 2Flynn Downes2
- 3Finn Azaz2
- 4Léo Scienza2
- 5Jed Wallace1
- 6Ryan Manning1
- 7James Bree1
- 8Kuryu Matsuki1
- 9Cameron Bragg1
- 10James Ward-Prowse1
- 1Finn Azaz12
- 2Rio Cardines11
- 3Léo Scienza11
- 4Ryan Manning9
- 5James Ward-Prowse7
- 6Cyle Larin6
- 7James Bree6
- 8Scott Twine6
- 9Flynn Downes5
- 10Kuryu Matsuki5
- 1Flynn Downes288
- 2Ryan Manning218
- 3James Bree201
- 4Keven Schlotterbeck192
- 5Jack Stephens182
- 6Rob Dickie179
- 7Finn Azaz174
- 8Nathan Wood173
- 9James Ward-Prowse165
- 10Cameron Bragg158
- 1Léo Scienza12
- 2Jason Knight4
- 3Cyle Larin4
- 4Flynn Downes4
- 5Finn Azaz3
- 6Kuryu Matsuki3
- 7Keven Schlotterbeck3
- 8Rob Dickie3
- 9Jed Wallace2
- 10Dom Ballard2
- 1Flynn Downes7
- 2Jason Knight6
- 3Rio Cardines6
- 4James Bree6
- 5Keven Schlotterbeck6
- 6George Tanner5
- 7James Ward-Prowse5
- 8Nathan Wood4
- 9Lisav Eissat4
- 10Jed Wallace3
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Southampton vs Bristol City is a Championship clash at St Mary’s on Saturday, with the hosts fancied against an in-form Bristol City.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Championship clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Southampton, who look the stronger side at home.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton to win and over 3.5 goals | 5/2 | Southampton have turned St Mary’s into a shooting gallery, thrashing Millwall 5-1 and Swansea 3-1 in front of their own fans, so goals flow whenever they play at home. That firepower makes them strong favourites and gives the over 3.5 line a solid foundation. Bristol City arrive in decent form, winning 3-1 at Preston and 2-1 at Burnley, but they concede regularly and rarely keep things tight. That mix of a rampant home side and an open, attacking visitor points to a high-scoring afternoon. Back Southampton to take the points and this one to sail past 3.5 goals at St Mary’s. |
| Cyle Larin and Lorent Tolaj to score anytime | 11/2 | Larin has been superb for Southampton, plundering 15 goals in 30 appearances, and he leads the line for a side that scores freely at home, making him a confident anytime pick. He is a natural finisher who thrives in the box. Tolaj is the ideal partner in this double, a proven lower-league marksman who racked up 17 goals for Plymouth and 15 for Port Vale before his Bristol City move. His movement and eye for goal make him a threat against a Southampton defence that has shipped plenty lately. With both strikers sharp, backing this pair to net stacks up. |
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How Southampton go into the game
Southampton won 3-1 against Swansea last time out, an impressive home display. St Mary’s expects a promotion push.
Loaded with Championship quality, Southampton should have too much at home. Three points is the aim.
How Bristol City go into the game
Bristol City won 2-1 at Burnley last time out, a fine away result. Confidence will be high heading to the south coast.
Dangerous and well-drilled, Bristol City are in good form but St Mary’s is a tough trip. A point would be a good return.
Southampton vs Bristol City head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/26 | Southampton | 2-2 | Bristol City |
| 21/10/25 | Bristol City | 3-1 | Southampton |
| 13/02/24 | Bristol City | 3-1 | Southampton |
| 29/11/23 | Southampton | 1-0 | Bristol City |
Bristol City have edged the recent meetings, winning two of the last four with Southampton taking one and a draw.
Southampton vs Bristol City predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton to win | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | The stronger side at home. |
| Southampton or draw (Double Chance) | 2/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong home cover. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 | ⭐⭐ | Goals expected. |
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| Southampton 2-1 Bristol City | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Southampton vs Bristol City score prediction
Bristol City are in form, but Southampton’s quality should tell at home. Expect the hosts to edge it. Score prediction: Southampton 2-1 Bristol City.
