Southampton vs Stoke City Prediction and Betting Tips

Southampton and Stoke City go head-to-head at the St. Mary’s Stadium in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since April, when the Potters picked up a 1-0 victory in the EFL Championship.

The hosts were left empty handed for a fourth straight game, as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday. The Saints are winless in nine Premier League games to start the season, claiming one point, as they remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

Southampton turn their attention to the EFL Cup, where they kicked off their campaign with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Cardiff City in August before edging out Everton on penalties in the third round.

Meanwhile, Stoke City continue to struggle in the Championship, as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United at the weekend. The Potters have lost six of their 12 league games, winning three, and are 19th in the standings.

Stoke will look to find their feet in the EFL Cup, where they brushed aside Carlisle United and Middlesbrough in the first two rounds before beating Fleetwood Town on penalties in the third round last month.

Southampton vs Stoke City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Southampton have 26 wins from 56 meetings with Stoke, who have 18 wins and 12 games have ended in a draw.
The Potters are unbeaten in their last four visits to St. Mary’s, winning three, since a 1-0 defeat in October 2014.
Southampton are winless in seven of their last eight games across competitions, losing six, with their only win coming against Everton on penalties in the EFL Cup third round in September.

Southampton vs Stoke City Prediction

Both sides have struggled in the league, so anticipate an end-to-end affair as they go all out in search of a morale-boosting result. However, home advantage gives the Saints an upper hand, and they should pick up a narrow win.

Prediction: Southampton 2-1 Stoke

Southampton vs Stoke City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Southampton to win

Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Southampton’s last six outings)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in four of Southampton’s last five matches)

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