Stoke City vs Southampton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Stoke City

L D L L L

17th place in England Championship

0-2

31/01/2026 12:30

Southampton

W W W D D

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Stoke City vs Southampton on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stoke City vs Southampton preview before placing your bet.

Stoke City are currently 17th with 55 points after 46 matches.
Southampton sit 4th with 80 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Southampton to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Stoke City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Southampton have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:30

2026-01-31

Stoke City vs Southampton - Prediction & Odds

Stoke City

Southampton

2026-01-31 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

23/08/2025 14:00

Southampton

1 - 2

Stoke City

ENG LCH

29/10/2024 19:45

Southampton

3 - 2

Stoke City

ENG LC

27/04/2024 14:00

Southampton

0 - 1

Stoke City

ENG LCH

03/10/2023 19:00

Stoke City

0 - 1

Southampton

ENG LCH

03/03/2018 15:00

Southampton

0 - 0

Stoke City

ENG PR

30/09/2017 14:00

Stoke City

2 - 1

Southampton

ENG PR

Stoke City

50%

Draw

17%

Southampton

33%

Stoke City Last 6 matches

24/01/2026 15:00

Birmingham City 1 - 1 Stoke City ENG LCH

21/01/2026 20:00

Stoke City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

17/01/2026 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

10/01/2026 15:00

Stoke City 1 - 0 Coventry City ENG FAC

04/01/2026 15:00

Norwich City 0 - 2 Stoke City ENG LCH

01/01/2026 15:00

Hull City 0 - 1 Stoke City ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Southampton

25/01/2026 12:00

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

21/01/2026 19:45

Southampton 1 - 0 Sheffield United ENG LCH

17/01/2026 15:00

Southampton 1 - 2 Hull City ENG LCH

10/01/2026 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 2 - 3 Southampton ENG FAC

04/01/2026 15:00

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Southampton ENG LCH

01/01/2026 15:00

Southampton 0 - 0 Millwall ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

355

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

361

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored

421

Avg. per game

1.40

Conceded

474

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

203 (68%)97 (32%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

229 (76%)71 (24%)

Stoke City

Recent matches

Southampton

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Stoke City

Southampton

Shots

Stoke City

Total shots

11.66 avg / game

Blocked

827 total

Avg. 3.47

Southampton

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

941 total

Avg. 3.72

Stoke City Pass Southampton

Total passes

109400

Avg. 413 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

127640

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Stoke City

300

Played games

Southampton

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.21

5.26

1579

Corners

1627

5.42

20.52

6157

Throw-ins

4859

16.20

1.79

538

Offsides

462

1.54

2.32

696

GK saves

784

2.61

Stoke City

DISCIPLINARY

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

564

553

1.84

0.05

0.05

10.45

3136

Fouls

2986

9.95

12.31

3693

Tackles

4023

13.41

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How We Build the Stoke City vs Southampton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stoke City vs Southampton on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Stoke City vs Southampton Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stoke City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Southampton's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Stoke City and Southampton sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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