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Southampton vs Sheffield Utd: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 21 January, 2026 13:45
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
10
▲
8
8
6
31
28
3
32
11
▼
8
7
7
36
31
5
31
12
8
7
7
31
30
1
31
17
7
6
8
21
26
-5
27
18
8
2
12
28
31
-3
26
19
7
5
10
24
30
-6
26
1.64
xG
1.49
53%
Ball Possession
47%
12
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
3
8
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Southampton
VS
Sheffield Utd
3/6 (50%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.67
PPG
2.17
2.17
Avg Goals Scored
2.33
1.50
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
83%
BTTS %
33%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
67%
1.59
Avg xG
2.11
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Southampton will take on Sheffield Utd as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 28 and will take place on 2026-01-21 at 2026-01-21 in the famous St. Mary's Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Southampton, and the visiting side, Sheffield Utd. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-21
Time: 19:45
Location: St. Mary's Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Southampton vs Sheffield Utd Football 21 Jan, 2026 13:45
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Chance Suppression
Southampton rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
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Clean Match Expected
Both teams disciplined in recent matches — expect technical, fair-play football
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Southampton vs Sheffield Utd, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Southampton(3 trends)
- WonH2H3/3100%Southampton have won their last 3 3 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Southampton are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Southampton efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches
Sheffield Utd(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Sheffield Utd have not won their last 3 3 matches
- LostH2H3/3100%Sheffield Utd have lost their last 3 3 matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Southampton(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Southampton are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent17/2277%Southampton are undefeated at half time in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/3100%Sheffield Utd have not won their last 3 3 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Southampton(3 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Southampton scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Scored 2+Recent3/3100%Southampton scored 2+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Southampton score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Sheffield Utd(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Sheffield Utd average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-26% below league avg 1.8) — rank #2 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.0 cards per match in their last 3 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Southampton(1 trends) — avg 6.3 (+26% above league)
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Southampton average 6.3 corners/match at home (+26% above league avg 5.0)
Sheffield Utd(2 trends) — avg 6.7 (+35% above league)
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Sheffield Utd average 6.7 corners/match in away matches (+35% above league avg 5.0)
- Corner DominanceRecent18/2282%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Combined average: 13.0 corners/match (Southampton 6.3 + Sheffield Utd 6.7)
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Southampton vs Sheffield Utd
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Southampton
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.07
✈️ Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Southampton - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Southampton - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
11
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Southampton has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Southampton handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.093
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.025
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Southampton):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sheffield Utd):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Southampton vs Sheffield Utd Head-to-head statistics for Wed 21 Jan, 2026 @ 13:45 Championship
Southampton vs Sheffield Utd: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Southampton and away matches for Sheffield Utd
Number of goals
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
60%
6
50%
5
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
40%
4
50%
5
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
0%
0
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
50%
5
40%
4
Total Corners
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
10%
1
50%
5
No
90%
9
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
xG
1.58
1.9
xGa
1.24
0.93
Number of goals
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
20%
2
0%
0
No
80%
8
100%
10
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
50%
5
60%
6
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
50%
5
40%
4
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
50%
5
70%
7
2-3
40%
4
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
60%
6
90%
9
No
40%
4
10%
1
Number of goals
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
50%
5
30%
3
2-3
40%
4
70%
7
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
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Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Played:
1
Wins
1
1
Draws
0
0
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
2
2
Goals
1
1
1
1
Goals Conceded
2
2
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0
5
5
Corners
3
3
18
18
Fouls
13
13
2
2
Offsides
3
3
12
12
Shots
7
7
5
5
Shots on Goal
3
3
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.5 | 17 | 1.7 | 19 | 1.6 | 36 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 11 | 1.8 | 20 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.5 | 16 | 2.3 | 25 | 1.9 | 41 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 0.1 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6.3 | 69 | 4.4 | 48 | 5.3 | 117 |
| Fouls | 9.9 | 109 | 10.6 | 117 | 10.3 | 226 |
| Offsides | 1.1 | 12 | 2.2 | 24 | 1.6 | 36 |
| Shots | 15.4 | 169 | 12.6 | 139 | 14 | 308 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.2 | 57 | 5.2 | 57 | 5.2 | 114 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 15 | 1.2 | 13 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 12 | 1.7 | 19 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.2 | 13 | 1.5 | 17 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 5 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 7 |
| Corners | 8.1 | 89 | 6.7 | 74 | 7.4 | 163 |
| Fouls | 9 | 99 | 11.3 | 124 | 10.1 | 223 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 24 | 1.6 | 18 | 1.9 | 42 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 174 | 9.8 | 108 | 12.8 | 282 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.9 | 54 | 2.9 | 32 | 3.9 | 86 |
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