EFL ChampionshipSt Mary's Stadium, Southampton18°21 km/h

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    SouthamptonSouthamptonPossession control
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    Bristol CityBristol CityLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Southampton (65%)

    Southampton – Bristol City · EFL Championship

    1 · Southampton 65%X 19%16% Bristol City · 2

    Analysis: Southampton – Bristol City

    Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work

    Southampton's unbeaten streak in their last five league matches sets the stage for this intriguing clash against a Bristol City side riding high on a three-match winning run. With the Saints' 65% likelihood of clinching victory, a strong home performance is anticipated, especially given their robust average of 1.8 expected goals per game. Bristol, in contrast, manage less than one expected goal per match, highlighting a significant gap in attacking potential.

    Despite the hosts' historical 58% home win rate, their recent head-to-head with Bristol is not flattering. In a small sample of just two games since 2023, Southampton have failed to win, drawing once and losing once. However, this should weigh less than Southampton's superior form and expected goals metrics, which both lean in their favor.

    The expected goals forecast of 2.10 for the home side versus 1.12 for the visitors hints at a possible 2-1 scoreline, aligning with the most likely outcomes predicted by the model. With a 63% chance for over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance of both teams finding the net, fans could see a match that rewards attacking endeavors despite Bristol's typically defensive style. The absence of weather factors ensures that the model’s projections remain undistorted.

    From a betting perspective, the value clearly lies with Southampton at odds of 1.7 available across Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. This not only reflects the model's 65% chance of a home win but also offers a 10% value edge. While the Saints appear the logical pick, bettors should brace for a resilient display from Bristol, whose current form promises to test Southampton's resolve. However, the numbers tilt firmly towards the home side delivering the goods.

    SouthamptonSouthampton
    Form WWDDW
    League ranking xG #6xGA #10xT #10xP/match #14Points #2
    Key players
    • Cyle Christopher LarinFxG 0.66 · xT 0.03
    • Ryan Phelim ManningLBxG 0.19 · xT 0.15
    • Leonardo Weschenfelder ScienzaLWxG 0.31 · xT 0.12
    Bristol CityBristol City
    Form LDWWW
    League ranking xG #22xGA #15xT #22xP/match #17Points #8
    Key players
    • Lorent TolajFxG 0.29 · xT 0.05
    • Rob DickieCBxG 0.09 · xT 0.01
    • Joe WilliamsCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.06

    Match prediction: Southampton – Bristol City

    Predicted score matrix

    Bristol City →
    Southampton →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–04.2%
    0–14.2%
    0–22.5%
    0–30.9%
    0–4+0.3%
    1
    1–08.1%
    1–19.7%
    1–25.3%
    1–32.0%
    1–4+0.7%
    2
    2–08.8%
    2–19.9%
    2–25.5%
    2–32.1%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–06.2%
    3–16.9%
    3–23.9%
    3–31.5%
    3–4+0.5%
    4+
    4+–05.3%
    4+–15.9%
    4+–23.3%
    4+–31.2%
    4+–4+0.4%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.2-110%
    2. 2.1-110%
    3. 3.2-09%
    4. 4.1-08%
    5. 5.3-17%
    Expected goals
    2,10–1,12
    Both teams to score
    60%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 3,2
    Under 2,537%
    @2.35
    Over 2,563%
    @1.60EV+0%

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Southampton to win65%
    • Over 1.5 goals84%

    Combined probability

    51%

    Fair odds

    1.95

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Southampton to win65%
    • Over 2.5 goals63%
    • Leonardo Weschenfelder Scienza to score36%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score60%
    • Over 2.5 goals63%
    • Leonardo Weschenfelder Scienza to score36%
    • Lisav Naif Eissat to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 1 · Southampton65% probability@1.70BetsafeEV+10%reference odds
    • 1 · Southampton65% probability@1.70BetssonEV+10%reference odds
    • 1 · Southampton65% probability@1.70NordicbetEV+10%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · SouthamptonX2 · Bristol City
    Betfair Exchange
    EV+ 5%
    1.62    		4.405.40
    Betsafe
    EV+ 10%
    1.70    		3.854.65
    Betsson
    EV+ 10%
    1.70    		3.854.65
    Nordicbet
    EV+ 10%
    1.70    		3.854.65
    Pinnacle
    EV+ 8%
    1.66    		4.344.62

    Odds updated 11 Sept, 16:32

    Odds movement

    1-1 %
    60 %55 %

    1.67 → 1.66

    X+5 %
    25 %20 %

    4.15 → 4.34

    2+1 %
    23 %18 %

    4.56 → 4.62

    Pinnacle · 7 recorded price levels · 09/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Southampton 0Draw 1Bristol City 1
    Goals: 3–5 (⌀ 4)

    Head-to-head based on Championship data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • Southampton are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches.
    • Bristol City come into this round on 3 straight wins.
    • Southampton win 58% of their home matches all-time (26 played).
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Southampton
    Bristol City
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Southampton (14–7)
    Bristol City (9–7)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Southampton
    Flynn Downes: 230 passningar, xT 0.05DownesJames Bree: 185 passningar, xT 0.56BreeKeven Matteo Schlotterbeck: 184 passningar, xT 0.22SchlotterbeckNathan Dean Joshua Wood-Gordon: 173 passningar, xT 0.15Wood-GordonRyan Phelim Manning: 170 passningar, xT 0.29ManningJames Michael Edward Ward-Prowse: 163 passningar, xT 0.15Ward-ProwseFinn Azaz: 157 passningar, xT 0.93AzazDaniel Peretz: 156 passningar, xT 0.02PeretzJack Stephens: 121 passningar, xT 0.14StephensKuryu Matsuki: 115 passningar, xT 0.05MatsukiLeonardo Weschenfelder Scienza: 114 passningar, xT 0.56Scienza
    Bristol City
    Rob Dickie: 173 passningar, xT 0.08DickieLisav Naif Eissat: 153 passningar, xT 0.34EissatJason Knight: 140 passningar, xT 0.54KnightRio Cardines: 113 passningar, xT 0.56CardinesJoe Williams: 109 passningar, xT 0.19WilliamsSamuel Lloyd Tickle: 105 passningar, xT 0.15TickleGeorge Tanner: 72 passningar, xT 0.48TannerScott Twine: 46 passningar, xT 0.23TwineYu Hirakawa: 39 passningar, xT -0.02HirakawaJed Fernley Wallace: 38 passningar, xT 0.23WallaceLorent Tolaj: 37 passningar, xT 0.09Tolaj
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Southampton
    Flynn Downes: 230 passningar, xT 0.05DownesJames Bree: 185 passningar, xT 0.56BreeKeven Matteo Schlotterbeck: 184 passningar, xT 0.22SchlotterbeckNathan Dean Joshua Wood-Gordon: 173 passningar, xT 0.15Wood-GordonRyan Phelim Manning: 170 passningar, xT 0.29ManningJames Michael Edward Ward-Prowse: 163 passningar, xT 0.15Ward-ProwseFinn Azaz: 157 passningar, xT 0.93AzazDaniel Peretz: 156 passningar, xT 0.02PeretzJack Stephens: 121 passningar, xT 0.14StephensKuryu Matsuki: 115 passningar, xT 0.05MatsukiLeonardo Weschenfelder Scienza: 114 passningar, xT 0.56Scienza
    Bristol City
    Rob Dickie: 173 passningar, xT 0.08DickieLisav Naif Eissat: 153 passningar, xT 0.34EissatJason Knight: 140 passningar, xT 0.54KnightRio Cardines: 113 passningar, xT 0.56CardinesJoe Williams: 109 passningar, xT 0.19WilliamsSamuel Lloyd Tickle: 105 passningar, xT 0.15TickleGeorge Tanner: 72 passningar, xT 0.48TannerScott Twine: 46 passningar, xT 0.23TwineYu Hirakawa: 39 passningar, xT -0.02HirakawaJed Fernley Wallace: 38 passningar, xT 0.23WallaceLorent Tolaj: 37 passningar, xT 0.09Tolaj

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceSouthamptonBristol City
    Points1110
    xPoints8.36.2
    xG per match1.80.94
    xGA per match1.41.4
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.390.22
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.310.26
    Playing styleSouthamptonBristol City
    Build-up efficiency0.30.3
    Field tilt0.610.32
    xT per match10.68
    xTA per match0.851.3
    Won balls, offensive half2321
    Pressing intensity0.220.23
    Pressing efficiency0.290.31
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.20.27
    Entries into the box per match139
    Entries into the box against1313
    Pass completion %0.80.66
    Pass completion % under pressure0.770.61
    Passes per match418240
    Passes against per match278364
    Switches of play per match22.815.8
    Long balls per match2824
    Set piecesSouthamptonBristol City
    xG from free kicks0.090.09
    Corners per match6.74.3
    Corners against per match4.56.5
    xG per corner0.020.04
    xGA per corner against0.010.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.50.23
    First touch, defensive corners %0.630.73
    OtherSouthamptonBristol City
    Throw-in control0.660.68
    The goalkeepersDaniel Peretz (Southampton)Rob Dickie (Bristol City)
    Saves158
    Save %71%100%
    xG prevented40%100%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Southampton vs Bristol City according to our model?

    The model gives Southampton a 65% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Southampton 65%, draw 19%, Bristol City 16%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 10% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 63% and under at 37%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 60% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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