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Championship 2025-2026 • Matchweek 19 6 Dec 2025 - 15:00
Finished
Southampton
Southampton
15th place
Form
3 : 1
1.65
xG
1.57
Full Time
Half Time: 2-0
Birmingham
Birmingham
13th place
Form
6'
F. Azaz
24'
A. Armstrong
58'
A. Armstrong
D. Gray
54'
Overview
Lineup
H2H
Stats

Southampton vs Birmingham Football Match Stats & Results Saturday, 6 December, 2025 9:00

1st Half
45' 15' 30'
3'
 
2nd Half
90' 60' 75'
7'
Winner (1x2)2.35
Southampton to Win
Probability 51%
Total Goals1.92
Under 2.5
Probability 59%
Both Teams to Score2.11
No (NG)
Probability 55%
Southampton Total1.65
Home Under 1.5
Probability 58%
Birmingham Total1.47
Away Under 1.5
Probability 78%
Double Chance1.41
Southampton/Draw
Probability 78%
Asian Handicap1.30
Birmingham +1
Probability 60%

Southampton vs Birmingham: Championship Showdown

Match Stakes and Importance

This Championship clash sees Southampton hosting Birmingham, both of whom are looking to solidify their positions in the league. Southampton, currently 14th with 24 points, aims to climb closer to the playoff spots, while Birmingham, sitting 8th with 28 points, is keen to maintain their upper mid-table status and push for promotion contention.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances that could significantly influence the outcome.

  • Southampton: The Saints have shown resilience recently, winning four of their last five matches, despite a setback against Millwall in their latest outing. Their attack has been prolific, averaging three goals per match, but they remain vulnerable at the back, conceding over a goal per game.
  • Birmingham: The Blues have been a bit inconsistent, with a mixed bag of results featuring three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five. Their away form has been shaky, managing just one victory in five, and they have struggled to score, averaging less than one goal per match on the road.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Southampton has had the upper hand in this matchup. They have won both of the last two encounters with Birmingham, showcasing a high-scoring trend with an average of 5.5 goals per game in those fixtures. The last two results were particularly thrilling, ending 4-3 and 3-1 in favor of Southampton.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

Southampton's recent attacking prowess will be crucial in this match, especially with their home advantage. The absence of key player Léo Scienza may hinder their creativity, but they still boast a solid defense with R. Manning and T. Harwood-Bellis likely to play pivotal roles in maintaining stability at the back. Birmingham, on the other hand, will rely on players like P. Roberts and Paik Seung-Ho to orchestrate midfield play and exploit any gaps left by Southampton's aggressive pushing forward.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Home Win.
Predicted Score: Southampton 3 - 1 Birmingham
Reasoning: Southampton's recent scoring form and their historical dominance in this matchup suggest they will find the back of the net multiple times against a Birmingham side struggling to contain threats away from home.

Betting Tips

  • Safe Bet: Match Winner - Home @ 2.35 (51.3%).
  • Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Over 2.5 @ 1.97 (41%).

Bet responsibly.

Southampton
Birmingham
F. Azaz
Goal 1:0 6'
F. Azaz
Assistant: Léo Scienza
A. Armstrong
Goal 2:0 24'
A. Armstrong
Assistant: F. Azaz
49' Yellow Card
T. Iwata
T. Iwata
54' 2:1 Goal
D. Gray
Assistant: A. Cochrane
D. Gray
A. Armstrong
Goal 3:1 58'
A. Armstrong
59' Substitute
In:J. Robinson
Out:A. Cochrane
J. Robinson
59' Substitute
In:K. Furuhashi
Out:M. Ducksch
K. Furuhashi
J. Robinson
Substitute 63'
In:J. Robinson
Out:Léo Scienza
C. Archer
Substitute 63'
In:C. Archer
Out:A. Armstrong
Oriol Romeu
Substitute 80'
In:Oriol Romeu
Out:Caspar Jander
J. Aribo
Substitute 80'
In:J. Aribo
Out:F. Azaz
80' Substitute
In:K. Anderson
Out:P. Roberts
K. Anderson
86' Substitute
In:L. Dykes
Out:J. Stansfield
L. Dykes
86' Substitute
In:L. Koumas
Out:D. Gray
L. Koumas
R. Edwards
Substitute 87'
In:R. Edwards
Out:T. Fellows
J. Aribo
Yellow Card 90' +2'
J. Aribo

Southampton vs Birmingham: Championship Showdown

Match Stakes and Importance

This Championship clash sees Southampton hosting Birmingham, both of whom are looking to solidify their positions in the league. Southampton, currently 14th with 24 points, aims to climb closer to the playoff spots, while Birmingham, sitting 8th with 28 points, is keen to maintain their upper mid-table status and push for promotion contention.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances that could significantly influence the outcome.

  • Southampton: The Saints have shown resilience recently, winning four of their last five matches, despite a setback against Millwall in their latest outing. Their attack has been prolific, averaging three goals per match, but they remain vulnerable at the back, conceding over a goal per game.
  • Birmingham: The Blues have been a bit inconsistent, with a mixed bag of results featuring three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five. Their away form has been shaky, managing just one victory in five, and they have struggled to score, averaging less than one goal per match on the road.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Southampton has had the upper hand in this matchup. They have won both of the last two encounters with Birmingham, showcasing a high-scoring trend with an average of 5.5 goals per game in those fixtures. The last two results were particularly thrilling, ending 4-3 and 3-1 in favor of Southampton.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

Southampton's recent attacking prowess will be crucial in this match, especially with their home advantage. The absence of key player Léo Scienza may hinder their creativity, but they still boast a solid defense with R. Manning and T. Harwood-Bellis likely to play pivotal roles in maintaining stability at the back. Birmingham, on the other hand, will rely on players like P. Roberts and Paik Seung-Ho to orchestrate midfield play and exploit any gaps left by Southampton's aggressive pushing forward.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Home Win.
Predicted Score: Southampton 3 - 1 Birmingham
Reasoning: Southampton's recent scoring form and their historical dominance in this matchup suggest they will find the back of the net multiple times against a Birmingham side struggling to contain threats away from home.

Betting Tips

  • Safe Bet: Match Winner - Home @ 2.35 (51.3%).
  • Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Over 2.5 @ 1.97 (41%).

Bet responsibly.

Southampton vs Birmingham Formation Lineups for Sat 6 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 Championship

Formation
7
Southampton
3-4-2-1
6.7
Birmingham
4-2-3-1
G. Bazunu
6.3
Bazunu 31
J. Stephens
6.6
Stephens 5
N. Wood-Gordon
7.3
Wood-Gordon 15
T. Harwood-Bellis
7.5
Harwood-Bellis 6
R. Manning
6.6
Manning 3
Caspar Jander
6.9
80'
Jander 20
F. Downes
6.6
Downes 4
T. Fellows
6.5
87'
Fellows 18
Léo Scienza
8.2
63'
Scienza 13
F. Azaz
7.3
80'
Azaz 10
A. Armstrong
8.7
63'
Armstrong 9
J. Beadle
7.2
Beadle 25
A. Cochrane
6.2
59'
Cochrane 20
C. Klarer
6.7
Klarer 4
Phil Neumann
5.9
Neumann 5
T. Iwata
6.5
Iwata 24
S. Paik
7.2
Paik 8
T. Doyle
7.3
Doyle 7
D. Gray
7.9
86'
Gray 10
J. Stansfield
5.9
86'
Stansfield 28
P. Roberts
6.5
80'
Roberts 16
M. Ducksch
6.2
59'
Ducksch 33
field field
Substitutes
Robinson
6.7
63'
Robinson 46
Archer
7.2
63'
Archer 19
Aribo
6.3
80'
Aribo 7
Edwards
6.7
87'
Edwards 12
Robinson
6.9
59'
Robinson 6
Furuhashi
6.3
59'
Furuhashi 9
Anderson
6.7
80'
Anderson 14
Dykes
6.5
86'
Dykes 17
Koumas
6.5
86'
Koumas 30
LineUps
Southampton
31
g
6.3
7.3
6.6
18
m
87'
6.5
4
m
6.6
80'
6.9
6.6
10
m
6'80'
7.3
63'
8.2
24'58'63'
8.7
Substitutes
63'
6.7
19
f
63'
7.2
80'
6.6
7
m
80'90'
6.3
12
d
87'
6.7
26
m
48
m
Coach
Birmingham
25
g
7.2
24
d
49'
6.5
5.9
4
d
6.7
59'
6.2
7
m
7.3
8
m
7.2
16
m
80'
6.5
86'
5.9
10
m
54'86'
7.9
33
f
59'
6.2
Substitutes
59'
6.9
59'
6.3
80'
6.7
21
g
41
d
12
m
30
f
86'
6.5
17
m
86'
6.5
Coach
Missing Players
Southampton
24
m
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
23
m
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
38
d
- Injured - Injury
- Injured - Injury
11
f
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
42
f
- Injured - (questionable) Inactive
- Injured - (questionable) Inactive
Birmingham
- Injured - Knee Injury
2
d
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
- Injured - Muscle Injury
11
f
- Injured - Knee Injury

Southampton vs Birmingham Head-to-head statistics for Sat 6 Dec, 2025 @ 9:00 Championship

Southampton
Birmingham
Off Target 9 Blocked 2
On Target 8
On Target 4
Off Target 15 Blocked 6
3 Goals 1
40 Ball Possession 60
19 Shots 19
8 Shots on Goal 4
9 Shots off Goal 9
2 Blocked Shots 6
10 Shots insidebox 11
9 Shots outsidebox 8
287 Total passes 405
80 Passes accurate % 86
3 Goalkeeper Saves 5
9 Fouls 11
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Offsides 2
7 Corners 8
1.65 Expected Goals 1.57

Stats for Southampton vs Birmingham Saturday, Dec 6th, 2025 at 9:00 Football

Southampton
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Birmingham
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Best Players of the Match
1
A. Armstrong
8.7
2
Léo Scienza
Midfielder
8.2
3
D. Gray
Forward
7.9
4
T. Doyle
Midfielder
7.3