{"id":1423994,"date":"2026-01-15T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423994"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T11:00:16","slug":"match-preview-southampton-vs-hull-17-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-southampton-vs-hull-17-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs Hull City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southampton face Hull City at St Mary\u2019s in a Championship<\/a> clash that pits ball dominance against ruthless finishing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 15:00 on Saturday, where the Saints will be desperate to bounce back from a heavy defeat, while the Tigers look to continue exceeding expectations in front of goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends and statistical edges, these are our top betting picks for this match. Our strongest confidence lies with both teams finding the net, as Hull City\u2019s clinical finishing meets a Southampton side that create chances in abundance but have defensive vulnerabilities. Adam Armstrong\u2019s form also puts him in the spotlight for goalscoring markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe\u2019re backing goals at both ends \u2013 Hull City have outperformed their xG by a huge margin (40 goals vs 12.94 xG), and Southampton produce the Championship\u2019s highest number of key passes (278). Both sides have suspect defences, each conceding 38 goals this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adam Armstrong to score first<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(20.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArmstrong leads the Saints with 11 goals and a shot accuracy nearing 48%. He\u2019s scored double his xG, highlighting a real clinical touch. Southampton\u2019s attacking style means he should get chances early.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both clubs are mid-table but trending in opposite directions. Hull City sit 7th, just outside the play-offs on 41 points from 25 games, while Southampton have dropped to 15th after a run of just one win in six and a damaging recent defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Hull City<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n+2<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Southampton<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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