Southampton vs Swansea City Prediction and Betting Tips

Southampton vs Swansea City Prediction and Betting Tips | January 12, 2025

Modified Jan 11, 2025 17:50 GMT

Southampton FC v Swansea City - Sky Bet Championship - Source: Getty — Southampton host Swansea in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Southampton welcome Swansea City to St. Mary's Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. The hosts were eliminated from the fifth round last season, while Swansea lost in the fourth.

The Saints have endured a poor run of form, going winless in 11 games, losing nine. They lost 5-0 at home to Brentford in their first Premier League match of the year, failing to score for the third time in four games.

Swansea, meanwhile, are winless in two games in 2025. After a 4-0 loss to Portsmouth on New Year's Day, they drew 1-1 with West Bromwich Albion last week in the Championship. Late drama ensued as substitute Joe Allen made an instant impact, scoring the equaliser four minutes after coming off the bench in stoppage time.

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

The two teams have crossed paths 75 times across competitions, with Southampton leading 38-21.
They have met once in the FA Cup, with the Saints winning 3-2 away in the 2022 third round.
They met in the Championship last season, where Southampton secured a league double with an 8-1 aggregate score.
Swansea are winless in five games in the fixture, suffering four consecutive defeats.
Southampton have suffered six consecutive home defeats across competitions, conceding 21 goals.
The Saints won their two FA Cup home games last season, scoring seven goals without conceding.

Southampton vs Swansea City Prediction

The Saints are winless in 11 games across competitions, losing three on the spin. They have conceded five goals in three of their last five home games.

Jack Stephens, Gavin Bazunu and Ross Stewart are confirmed absentees for the hosts. Armel Bella-Kotchap has been training with the squad but is a doubt. Flynn Downes is ruled out with a leg injury, while Will Smallbone is fit to start.

The Swans are winless in their two games in 2025, conceding five goals. They have won just two of their last 11 away FA Cup games. They have won one of their last 15 away games in the fixture.

Ben Cabango is not an option for this match, while Josh Ginnelly and Sam Parker are long-term absentees. Kristian Pedersen and Ollie Cooper are also unlikely to feature.

While both teams head into the match in poor form, the Saints have home advantage and should eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Southampton 2-1 Swansea City