Southampton and West Ham lock horns at St Mary’s in an eagerly-awaited EFL Cup round two clash. Southampton head into the game full of confidence after a 3-1 Championship victory over Stoke and will be keen to stick to their attacking style of play. The Saints have won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, scoring 1.90 goals per game during that run. Their home numbers are even more impressive, with 2.33 goals scored per game across their last three. Taylor Harwood-Bellis is unlikely to feature as he closes in on a move to Aston Villa, while both Dobbin and Mubama are pushing for starts.
West Ham, meanwhile, will be desperate to respond after suffering a shock 2-1 Championship defeat to Charlton. The Hammers have struggled for consistency, winning just three of their last 10 games, although they have scored in eight of those matches. Their away record is a concern, with only one win from their last six away outings. James Ward-Prowse and Joel Veltman are both pushing for starting roles.
Southampton have seen BTTS in all of their last three home games and given West Ham's attacking firepower, Both Teams to Score should be considered, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Over 3.5 yellow cards (round 2 derby).
This EFL Cup match will be played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Southampton vs West Ham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 2 - 2 West Ham
Southampton vs West Ham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Flynn Downes @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Southampton +0.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -400 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 300 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -450 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdwwwwwlw | 2.30 |
| Home | dww | 2.33 |
| Away | wdwwwwl | 2.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.67 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.33 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.33 | 0.71 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 1.77 | 1.87 | 1.73 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.69 | 1.27 |
West Ham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdwddwdl | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwl | 1.50 |
| Away | ldwddd | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.75 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.79 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.42 |
Southampton vs West Ham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (26%)
27 Matches
West Ham (44%)
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