Stoke City vs Southampton Predictions

Stoke vs Southampton Predictions for Tuesday’s Championship clash. Stoke City host Southampton at the bet365 Stadium for a Tuesday night Championship face-off. Both teams, who were Premier League contenders as recently as 2018, approach this match with subdued feelings given their initial performances this season. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

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Stoke City vs Southampton Predictions

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In the echoing arenas of the Championship, bet365 Stadium is set to light up this Tuesday evening, witnessing a face-off between Stoke City and Southampton. What makes this match more evocative is that as recently as 2018, both teams were jostling for positions in the Premier League. However, this season’s commencement has been less than ideal for both, causing a sense of underwhelming anticipation ahead of their clash.

Recent Form and Team Morale

Both teams are trying to shake off a rather lukewarm start. Stoke’s spirit was rejuvenated following a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Bristol City. This triumph was particularly impressive considering Stoke’s earlier unimpressive streak of one draw and four defeats in their last five games. A significant highlight from the encounter was Nathan Lowe’s 89th-minute goal, marking his first for the senior team.

Meanwhile, the Saints too have found some lost momentum. Russell Martin’s squad displayed an initial burst of dominance, securing 10 points from their first four games. Yet, a series of four defeats threw them off balance. Their 3-1 victory over Leeds United was thus a much-needed breather.

Key Players and Line-ups

Southampton’s Kamaldeen Sulemana, despite the speculation surrounding his future, proved to be pivotal in the Leeds game, setting up two goals. Adam Armstrong’s performance is also worth noting, as he leads the scoring charts with seven goals. As for Stoke, Nathan Lowe’s recent performance might make him one to watch.

However, both teams face injury concerns. Stoke will miss the services of Tyrese Campbell, Enda Stevens, and Lewis Baker. On the other side, Southampton’s Ross Stewart, who had a remarkable run at Sunderland, remains unavailable, as are the defensive duo of Jack Stephens and Juan Larios.

Potential Line-ups:

Stoke City: Travers; Hoever, Rose, Wilmot, Gooch; Laurent, Pearson, Johnson; Leris, Wesley, Haksabanovic

Southampton: Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Smallbone, Downes, Alcaraz, S Armstrong, Sulemana; A Armstrong

Performance Analysis

Stoke City’s average performance rating stands at 6.88, placing them 15th out of 24. They’ve managed to score 11 goals but have conceded 14. With a ball possession of 57.9% and a goal rate of 1.2 per match, their attacking strategy often leans on shots from inside the box.

Southampton, however, boasts a slightly better rating of 6.94, ranking them 9th. The Saints have scored 15 goals but have conceded 20. Their ball possession averages at 62.6% and showcases a dominant goal rate of 1.7 per game, with most goals being from inside the box.

Predictions and Analysis

1. Match Outcome Prediction: Considering Stoke’s recent struggle and Southampton’s slight upturn in form, the match could lean in favour of the visitors. However, keeping in mind the unpredictability of the Championship, a draw is a reasonable prediction, ensuring more attractive odds.

2. Correct Score Prediction: Based on recent performances and goals conceded by both teams, a 2-2 draw might be a plausible outcome.

3. Goalscorer Prediction: Adam Armstrong for Southampton stands out given his current form, leading the scoring charts with seven goals this season.

4. Corner Prediction: Analysing their previous matches, Southampton average slightly more corners per game. Therefore, it’s predicted that Southampton will win more corners, with a total of 14 corners in the game for both sides combined.

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