West Ham vs Southampton: explore our prediction, probable lineups, bet builder tips and odds for Saturday's Championship showdown at London Stadium.
West Ham vs Southampton Match Summary
Competition | English Championship (2026/2027 season) |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, London Stadium |
Promotion is the talk at the London Stadium, and the West Ham vs Southampton betting odds make the hosts 8/11 (Betfred) favourites for this Championship fixture.
West Ham are unbeaten in their last nine Championship matches. Nuno Espírito Santo's side arrive off a gritty win away at league leaders Swansea, settled by Divine Mukasa.
Southampton are chasing the play-offs despite starting the campaign with a four-point deduction. Tonda Eckert's side are stubborn too, with clean sheets in their last three Championship outings.
The recent head-to-head leans towards the hosts. West Ham are unbeaten in their last five matches against Southampton in all competitions, and another win keeps their promotion push rolling.
West Ham vs Southampton Form
West Ham's attack is the story. They have won six of their last eight in the Championship, hammering Lincoln City before grinding out that win at Swansea. Jarrod Bowen remains the main man, with six goals in all competitions this season, and the winger is never shy of a shot. This side can entertain and win ugly.
Southampton are awkward to beat, unbeaten in 30 of their last 32 Championship matches. The problem lately has been at the other end. Newly promoted Bolton held them to a goalless draw on home soil last weekend, and Cyle Larin, their main striker, picked up a knock in that game. Recent Saints outings have been cagey affairs.
West Ham vs Southampton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
West Ham: K. Lamadrid (Injured/out)
Southampton: M. Roerslev (Injured/out), F. Downes (Injured/doubtful), C. Larin (Injured/doubtful)
West Ham
On the West Ham vs Southampton lineups front, the hosts could make one change up top, recalling Tati Castellanos in place of Pablo Felipe. No further changes are expected after the win at Swansea, with K. Lamadrid the only absentee, so the probable XI lines up in a 4-4-1-1 with Bowen on the right and Mukasa behind the striker.
Southampton
Southampton expect Cyle Larin to be available for the trip to London despite the injury he picked up against Bolton. A late decision will be made on midfielder Flynn Downes, M. Roerslev is out injured, and Ryan Manning and Kuryu Matsuki could both start in the probable 4-2-3-1.
West Ham vs Southampton Predicted Lineup
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-1-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Hermansen; J. Veltman, K. Mavropanos, M. Kilman, Morato; J. Bowen, M. Kanté, A. Engels, M. Solomon; D. Mukasa; V. Castellanos
Southampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Peretz; J. Bree, J. Stephens, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning; J. Ward-Prowse, C. Bragg; K. Matsuki, F. Azaz, L. Scienza; C. Larin
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West Ham vs Southampton Key Stats & Match Facts
Jarrod Bowen has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Championship).
Konstantinos Mavropanos has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 8 appearances (Championship).
Cyle Larin has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 10 appearances (Championship).
Léo Scienza has won 2+ fouls in 9 of his last 10 appearances (Championship).
There have been 26+ shots taken in 9 of Southampton's last 10 matches (Championship).
West Ham vs Southampton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: West Ham win in a game with goals at both ends. Our projections have the Hammers averaging 1.97 goals at the London Stadium. Southampton are tipped for 1.16 at the other end, so their recent run of clean sheets comes under real strain against this attack. That is our West Ham vs Southampton prediction, and the hosts' quality in the final third is the difference.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are expected to find the net at the London Stadium. Our numbers rate both teams scoring at 59.19%, above the implied probability in the Yes price. West Ham can be carved open at the back, so Southampton have enough to nick one, and that makes this the first of our West Ham vs Southampton best bets.
West Ham to win and Over 2.5 goals in the Match Result and Over/Under 2.5 market. The hosts are favourites with a 56.12% win rating from our numbers. The projected total sits at 3.14 goals, which fits a home win in an open game, and their unbeaten Championship run backs it up.
West Ham vs Southampton Bet Builder
Our West Ham vs Southampton bet builder tips lean on the hosts' attack: Jarrod Bowen shots and shots on target, Konstantinos Mavropanos to score, and West Ham to bag three or more.
Jarrod Bowen Over 0.5 Shots On Target. He has found the target in every one of his 10 Championship appearances this term, which makes this the cornerstone of the build.
Jarrod Bowen Over 2.5 Shots. Bowen has fired in 3 or more shots in 9 of his last 10 Championship outings, and West Ham's attacking play runs through him.
Konstantinos Mavropanos Anytime Goalscorer. The centre-back has been on the scoresheet in 4 of his last 6 Championship appearances, and West Ham are strong from attacking set pieces while Southampton struggle in aerial duels.
West Ham Over 2.5 Total Home Goals. Home-team goals over 2.5 have landed in 5 of West Ham's last 8 matches, and this attack can put a stubborn defence to the sword.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 21/2 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere.
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West Ham vs Southampton Talking Points
James Ward-Prowse's return to the London Stadium is the subplot, with the midfielder facing the club he left to rejoin Southampton permanently in August. He and C. Bragg have a big job in the engine room, because West Ham love a through ball and are dangerous on the counter. Southampton have the stubborn streak, but they struggle to stop opponents carving them open, and that is exactly where Bowen and Mukasa do their damage.
West Ham vs Southampton Predictions FAQs
When is the West Ham vs Southampton Championship game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is West Ham vs Southampton being played?
The match is being played at London Stadium.
What competition is West Ham vs Southampton in?
It is a Championship match in the 2026/2027 season.
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