What is our Southampton vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Southampton
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
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St Mary’s Stadium will be the centre of attention when Southampton and Middlesbrough lock horns in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg, with everything still level after a goalless draw in the first meeting. As Southampton have turned their stadium into a real fortress, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. The Saints are in strong form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches with six wins in that run, and averaging an impressive 2.20 goals scored per game. Their home record has been particularly solid, winning 60% of recent fixtures and scoring 2.20 goals per match at St Mary’s. The hosts are without goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and defender Mads Roerslev Rasmussen, both still in recovery.
Middlesbrough also come into the tie with no fresh injury concerns, although Hayden Hackney and Alex Bangura remain doubtful. The Boro have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches and failing to win any of their last four away games. Still, they have been competitive, scoring in most recent fixtures and averaging 1.50 goals per away match. With the tie finely poised and neither side able to gain an advantage in the first leg, this promises a tense and tactical battle.
Given Southampton's excellent home form and attacking potential, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Southampton Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Play-off tension plus attacking styles suggest an open game).
This Championship match will be played on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 20:00.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Tue 12 May 2026, 20:00UK time
Southampton vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough | 9/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 2/5 | |
| Draw No Bet: Southampton | 8/11 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Southampton / Southampton | 3/1 | |
| Asian Handicap: Southampton 0 | 4/5 | |
| European Handicap: Southampton +1 | 2/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker | 15/8 | |
| First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker | 6/1 | |
| To be Booked: Luke Ayling | 7/4 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 8/13 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 2/5 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/7 | |
| Southampton Clean Sheet: No | 2/7 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwdldwd | 2.10 |
| Home | wwwdd | 2.20 |
| Away | wwlwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.40 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.63 | 1.55 | 1.70 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddldldwwdd | 1.20 |
| Home | dllwwd | 1.33 |
| Away | dddd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.17 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.83 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 2.12 | 2.26 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 0.82 | 1.53 |
Southampton vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (33%)
9 Matches
Middlesbrough (33%)
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