Stoke City vs Southampton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Stoke City vs Southampton Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31st, 2026 | Bet365 Stadium | EFL Championship | 12:30 (GMT)

Two established names in the Championship meet at the Bet365 Stadium as Stoke City takes on Southampton in a mid-table battle with playoff aspirations still lingering in the distance. The Potters have been formidable at home recently, using a disciplined defensive record to climb into the top half of the standings. They face a Saints side that has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency on the road. With both teams separated by only a handful of points, this Saturday lunch-time kick-off offers a perfect opportunity for one to bridge the gap toward the top six and build momentum for the final third of the season.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.67 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Stoke City vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Stoke City Predicted XI: Simkin (GK), Thomas, Talovierov, Phillips, Lawal, Nzonzi, Seko, Bae, Rigo, Manhoef, Cisse

Team News: Two of Stoke’s first-team keepers, Johansson and Bazunu, are currently injured. Wilmot and Tchamadeu’s leg injuries mean they’re a miss at the back. Baker, Mubama, and Bozenik are also absentees elsewhere in the squad.

Southampton Predicted XI: Peretz (GK), Wellington, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bree, Jander, Downes, Scienza, Azaz, Matsuki, Armstrong

Team News: Roerslev and Romeu are absent for this fixture due to injury. Scienza, goalscorer in the derby last time out, is also sidelined with a groin injury.

Stoke City vs Southampton Current League Standings

Stoke City enters this clash as one of the league's most improved sides, sitting 10th with 42 points. Their recent resilience is evident in a run that includes gritty draws against Birmingham and solid home wins, though a recent loss to Middlesbrough slightly checked their momentum. Southampton, meanwhile, occupies 15th place with 37 points and are struggling to find a consistent rhythm having both conceded and scored 41 goals.

Stoke City vs Southampton Head-to-Head Timeline

A classic Premier League fixture of the 2010s, Stoke and Southampton have over 100 years of history against each other, and a very even head-to-head. The Saints have 36 wins, the Potters have 32 wins, and there have been 15 draws. Funnily enough, the last three meetings between the pair in the Championship have ended in victory for the away team.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 2025: Southampton 1-2 Stoke City (Championship)
• October 2024: Southampton 3-2 Stoke City (EFL Cup)
• April 2024: Southampton 0-1 Stoke City (Championship)
• October 2023: Stoke City 0-1 Southampton (Championship)
• March 2018: Southampton 0-0 Stoke City (Premier League)

Recent Stoke City and Southampton Matches Analysis

Stoke City Last 5 Matches:

• Birmingham City 1-1 Stoke City (Championship)
• Stoke City 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Stoke City 0-0 QPR (Championship)
• Stoke City 1-0 Coventry City (FA Cup)
• Norwich City 0-2 Stoke City (Championship)

After a brief pick up in form at the beginning of the year, Stoke have tailed off once again and are now winless in three. However, the Potters are playing with a balanced structure that makes them very difficult to break down at the Bet365 Stadium.

Southampton Last 5 Matches:

• Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton (Championship)
• Southampton 1-0 Sheffield United (Championship)
• Southampton 1-2 Hull City (Championship)
• Doncaster Rovers 2-3 Southampton (FA Cup)
• Middlesbrough 4-0 Southampton (Championship)

After a disappointing mid-month slump with losses to Middlesbrough and others, they managed a vital win against Sheffield United to steady the ship. Their most recent result, a 1-1 draw in a high-intensity South Coast Derby against Portsmouth, showed they have the stomach for a fight, but they are still searching for the fluid attacking play that defined their early season.

Stoke City vs Southampton Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Stoke City vs Southampton Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.67 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted in this fixture. Their superior form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Stoke City vs Southampton

Sorba Thomas (Stoke City): Thomas has been a revelation for the Potters this season, contributing 9 goals and 6 assists in 29 total appearances. He is one of the league's elite creators, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chances created with 54 so far.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton): Southampton’s talisman continues to be a prolific force in the Championship, leading the Saints with 11 goals and 4 assists. Although he hasn't scored in his last few outings, he remains incredibly dangerous, having registered a massive 87 shots, the highest in the squad.

Stoke City vs Southampton Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports+, Sky Go App

Stadium Information: Originally known as the Britannia Stadium, the bet365 Stadium was opened in 1997 to replace the old Victoria Ground. Following an expansion in 2017, its current capacity stands at 30,089. It is located on Stanley Matthews Way in the southern outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Referee: Farai Hallam (England)