Southampton look to respond after an unexpected loss to Norwich City, but with league leaders Coventry enjoying a season to remember, we predict a 1-1 draw. Tonda Eckert’s side average 2.30 goals per game and have won 80% of their home matches, with games at St Mary’s producing 3.60 goals on average. Defensive issues remain, though, with just 10% clean sheets overall and BTTS landing in 80% of fixtures. The Saints will again have to cope without Charles, Edozie, Jelert, Stewart, and Roerslev Rasmussen, all sidelined through injury.
The Sky Blues head south in confident mood following a 1-0 win over Bristol City and boast an impressive 2.20 points per game overall. Frank Lampard’s men have won four of their last five matches and average 3.50 total goals per game, with BTTS hitting in 70% of fixtures. Away from home, Coventry score 1.60 goals per match but concede 1.80, suggesting another open contest. Goalkeeper Dovin and forward Thomas-Asante are injured, though neither absence is expected to significantly weaken the visitors.
As 88% of their H2H meetings have seen both teams score, BTTS is our main betting tip for the Championship derby, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 20 December 2025 at 12:30.
What is our Southampton vs Coventry prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 1 - 1 Coventry
Southampton vs Coventry Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Adam Armstrong @ 130 Odds
- To be booked: Flynn Downes @ 140 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Away | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.80 | 3.60 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 80% | 60% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.51 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.65 | 1.47 | 1.82 |
Coventry Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldw | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | lwwld | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.06 | 2.22 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.38 | 1.23 |
Southampton vs Coventry Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (63%)
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Coventry (13%)
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