{"id":1427126,"date":"2026-01-29T12:10:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427126"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:10:56","slug":"match-preview-stoke-vs-southampton-31-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-stoke-vs-southampton-31-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke City vs Southampton: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stoke City<\/a> host Southampton<\/a> at the bet365 Stadium in what promises to be a tactical clash between one of the Championship<\/a>\u2019s tightest defences and the league\u2019s most adventurous attack. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both sides needing points to push up the table, this Saturday\u2019s 12:30 kick-off could have a major impact on their playoff ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on season-long trends and recent head-to-heads, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in Stoke\u2019s defensive edge and Southampton\u2019s open style producing a competitive encounter.<\/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
Stoke City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/4 @ Betfair<\/a>
(36.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Stoke because of their defensive record \u2013 only 26 goals conceded in 29 matches, compared to Southampton\u2019s leaky 41. Stoke also have 11 clean sheets and won 4 of the last 8 meetings, including the reverse fixture. Home advantage could be decisive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Southampton\u2019s high-scoring games \u2013 they have both scored and conceded 41 goals in 29 matches (2.83 per game). Their open style often means plenty of action at both ends.<\/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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    Stoke vs Southampton match odds<\/h2>\n\n\n