West Ham vs Southampton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
West Ham vs Southampton preview with probable lineups, team news, prediction, odds and Same Game Parlay picks before this Championship game kicks off.
Cody Moore - October 24, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT
6 minutesWest Ham vs Southampton Game Preview
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Game Time | 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, London Stadium |
West Ham host Southampton at London Stadium on Saturday, and our West Ham vs Southampton prediction starts with a simple point: the Championship's in-form team is playing at home.
Nuno Espírito Santo's side are unbeaten in their last 9 Championship games, and Divine Mukasa's winner at league leaders Swansea last time out proved they can grind, too.
Southampton sit eighth under Tonda Eckert despite a points deduction at the start of the campaign. They also arrive on three straight Championship clean sheets.
West Ham are unbeaten in their last 5 games against Southampton in all competitions. The Saints need to break that hold if their defensive surge is going to mean anything here.
West Ham vs Southampton Recent Results
The Hammers have won six of their last eight Championship outings, and the formula is clear: clinical finishing, fast counters and a steady supply of through balls. Jarrod Bowen drives the attack from the right, with Divine Mukasa linking play behind the striker. The one knock is defensive, as opponents still create too easily against this back line.
The Saints have won four of their last six games, though they were held to a scoreless tie at home by newly promoted Bolton last weekend. Their threat comes on the break and through sharp finishing. Cyle Larin is the focal point, and he's put at least one shot on target in 7 of his last 10 Championship outings.
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
The big call in the West Ham vs Southampton lineups is up top, where West Ham could recall Tati Castellanos in place of Pablo Felipe. Beyond that, no further changes are expected after the win over Swansea, with K. Lamadrid the only absentee.
Southampton
Southampton expect Cyle Larin to be available despite the injury he picked up against Bolton, which matters because he leads the line. A late decision is coming on midfielder Flynn Downes, while Ryan Manning and Kuryu Matsuki could both start.
West Ham vs Southampton Predicted Lineup
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-1-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: 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: Probable XI: D. Peretz; J. Bree, J. Stephens, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning; J. Ward-Prowse, C. Bragg; K. Matsuki, F. Azaz, L. Scienza; C. Larin
West Ham vs Southampton Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 26+ shots taken in 9 of Southampton's last 10 games in the Championship.
- Southampton are undefeated in 30 of their last 32 games in the Championship.
- Jarrod Bowen has recorded 1+ shots on target in 10 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
- Konstantinos Mavropanos has scored in 4 of his last 6 appearances in the Championship.
- Léo Scienza has won 2+ fouls in 9 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
West Ham vs Southampton Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a West Ham win. The projection hands West Ham 1.97 goals against a clearly lower figure for Southampton, and the moneyline market agrees, installing the Hammers as favorites. The Saints have tightened up lately, but they still let opponents create far too easily, and this West Ham front line punishes exactly that.
Best Picks
Under 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects about 3.1 goals, which sits under this line. This is a straight Total Goals Over/Under play. The projection puts the Under at 61.7%, above what the price implies, and there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Southampton's last 3 Championship games. Even with West Ham's attack humming, the Saints' current shape points to a game that stays short of a shootout.
West Ham to win in the Moneyline market. They are the model's favorites at home. This is a Moneyline play on the home side. The projection gives West Ham a 56% win probability, and they sit top of the Championship's form rankings while carrying an unbeaten run against Southampton into this one.
West Ham vs Southampton Same Game Parlay
Our West Ham vs Southampton Same Game Parlay picks stack Jarrod Bowen props, a Konstantinos Mavropanos goal and a big day for the West Ham attack.
Jarrod Bowen Over 0.5 in Player Shots On Target. Bowen has found the target at least once in all 10 of his Championship appearances this season.
Jarrod Bowen Over 2.5 in Player Shots. He has attempted three or more shots in nine of his last ten Championship outings, and West Ham's through-ball style keeps feeding him.
Konstantinos Mavropanos in the Anytime Goalscorer market. The center back has found the net in four of his past six Championship games, and West Ham are dangerous from attacking set pieces.
Over 2.5 in Total Home Goals. West Ham have hit this in 5 of their last 8 games, and finishing is their sharpest weapon against a Southampton side that struggles to stop opponents creating.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
West Ham vs Southampton Talking Points
This one comes down to West Ham's attack against Southampton's newfound stinginess. The Hammers scored 30 goals across their opening 11 Championship games, and they hurt teams in several ways: through balls, counters, set pieces and long shots. The Saints have stopped conceding lately, but keeping opponents from creating is still their weakest area, and they lose too many aerial duels. That is a bad mix against a side this direct, which is why our West Ham vs Southampton best picks lean on the home team. Michael Salisbury is the referee.
West Ham vs Southampton Predictions FAQs
When is the West Ham vs Southampton English Championship game?
The game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is West Ham vs Southampton being played?
The game is being played at London Stadium.
Who are West Ham's probable starters against Southampton?
Probable West Ham starters include M. Hermansen, M. Kilman and J. Bowen.
Who are Southampton's probable starters against West Ham?
Southampton's probable starters include D. Peretz, K. Schlotterbeck and F. Azaz.
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