Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Bristol City
Automatic promotion hopefuls Southampton square off against Bristol City at St. Mary’s, with kick-off set for 11:45 on Tuesday 21 April.
We’re Expecting Saints to Cover the Line
There’s a case for backing Southampton -1 at odds of -125, meaning money back if they beat Bristol City by a single goal. A victory by two goals or more would land a nice return with this Asian Handicap wager.
City 3-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H
Southampton won their last game 2-1, making it seven on the spin. This was an away win at Swansea.com Stadium against Swansea City. The Saints enjoyed 56% possession and had five shots on target, while Shea Charles and Cameron Archer scored one goal each.
Bristol City lost when last in action. In a home game at Ashton Gate, they were beaten 4-2 by Norwich City. Roy Hodgson’s team had 45% of possession and six shots on goal, while Sam Morsy and Sam Bell were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City have won the last two encounters against Southampton, landing winning home scorelines of 3-1 and 3-1 at Ashton Gate. City have won two of the past 3 H2H games, with Southampton picking up one win.
Southampton – Last 10 League Games
Southampton have 9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. Tonda Eckert’s side have averaged 56.6% possession and 6.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.6 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 4.2 corners.
Top scorers Kuryu Matsuki and Cyle Larin have found the net 4 times, with Finn Azaz getting 3. Leo Scienza and Finn Azaz have recorded the most assists with 3 apiece.
Bristol City – Last 10 League Games
City have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Robins average 52.9% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 14.8 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.
Scott Twine is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Sam Morsy, Sam Bell, Mark Sykes and Noah Eile have 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Cameron Pring, Delano Burgzorg and Max Bird who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Cameron Archer, Finn Azaz, Léo Scienza, Ross Stewart.
Bristol City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Radek Vítek (GK), Ross McCrorie, Noah Eile, Neto Borges, Cameron Pring, Sam Morsy, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Scott Twine, Samuel Bell, Emil Riis Jakobsen.
Southampton vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full Southampton vs Bristol City betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
We’re sweet on Southampton for this Championship game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of -125 that are currently on offer for this pick.
Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Championship insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.
Key Southampton vs Bristol City league stats:
The -1 line has been covered by Southampton in 3 of their last 5 games.
Southampton -1 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Southampton Asian Hcp -1 @ -125
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Player Prop Picks
Finn Azaz (Southampton) has racked up two goals in his past four Championship matches on home soil. It’s worth a gamble on the +190 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.20 corners for City in their past 5 away matches, with Southampton conceding over 3.5 corners in the last two games. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on City to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of -156.
League Games
Southampton
Total
10.30
6.10
4.20
Home
10.10
5.80
4.30
Away
10.60
5.80
4.80
Bristol City
Total
10.10
4.70
5.40
Home
8.20
4.40
3.80
Away
10.00
5.00
5.00
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Southampton Corners
Bristol City Corners
Most Corners
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Southampton vs Bristol City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Southampton Made Favourites by the Bookies
Southampton are the shortest price to win this Championship clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 69% probability due to their -227 betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +550 about Bristol City.
Southampton can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting -112. However, City are +475 and the draw is +155 if you want to take a different option.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -147.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Leo Scienza Favourite to Score the First Goal
Favourite Leo Scienza is available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Player Goals
Leo Scienza (Southampton)
Cyle Larin (Southampton)
Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)
Finn Azaz (Southampton)
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St. Mary’s
Can Southampton Keep the Winning Habit at Home?
Southampton have landed six straight wins at St. Mary’s. The Saints have secured nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.40.
Bristol City have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. Roy Hodgson’s team have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Southampton beat City 1-0 when they last met at St. Mary’s.
Southampton Home Stats
9-1-0
2.30
1.90
0.40
4
6
4
6
Bristol City Away Stats
3-3-4
2.10
0.90
1.20
4
6
5
5
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
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