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Southampton vs Sheffield Utd: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 21 January, 2026 13:45
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Prediction League
12
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(17 total)
xG
1.50
(17.9 total)
Shots per Match
14.9
(179 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(33% acc)
Corners
6.2
(74 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.6
(115 total)
Offsides
1
(12 total)
14
Played
3
Wins
4
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(21 total)
xG
1.50
(20.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.3
(186 total)
Shots on Target
5.1
(38% acc)
Corners
4.6
(65 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.9
(153 total)
Offsides
2.1
(29 total)
26
Played
8
Wins
9
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(38 total)
xG
1.50
(38.7 total)
Shots per Match
14
(365 total)
Shots on Target
5
(36% acc)
Corners
5.3
(139 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
10.3
(268 total)
Offsides
1.6
(41 total)
12
Played
5
Wins
2
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(18 total)
xG
2.00
(23.5 total)
Shots per Match
15.5
(186 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(32% acc)
Corners
7.9
(95 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(42%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.3
(112 total)
Offsides
2.2
(26 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
0
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(18 total)
xG
1.20
(15.0 total)
Shots per Match
10.4
(135 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(32% acc)
Corners
6.2
(80 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.8
(140 total)
Offsides
1.5
(20 total)
25
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(36 total)
xG
1.50
(38.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.8
(321 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(32% acc)
Corners
7
(175 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(28%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.1
(252 total)
Offsides
1.8
(46 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.64 vs 1.71
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4%
0:1
6.38%
⭐
0:2
5.08%
⭐
0:3
2.7%
0:4
1.07%
0:5
0.34%
1
1:0
6.1%
⭐
1:1
10.18%
🔥
1:2
8.48%
⭐
1:3
4.7%
⭐
1:4
1.95%
⭐
1:5
0.65%
2
2:0
4.64%
⭐
2:1
8.11%
2:2
7.06%
2:3
4.08%
⭐
2:4
1.76%
⭐
2:5
0.61%
3
3:0
2.36%
3:1
4.3%
⭐
3:2
3.9%
3:3
2.35%
⭐
3:4
1.05%
3:5
0.38%
4
4:0
0.9%
4:1
1.71%
4:2
1.61%
⭐
4:3
1.01%
⭐
4:4
0.47%
⭐
4:5
0.17%
⭐
5
5:0
0.27%
⭐
5:1
0.54%
5:2
0.53%
⭐
5:3
0.34%
⭐
5:4
0.17%
⭐
5:5
0.06%
Hotspot:
1:1 (10.2%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
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 Double chance : Southampton or draw.
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:
-
Chance Suppression
Southampton rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
-
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
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (18 vs 13).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Southampton
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.3
Pressure
0.07
✈️ Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.1
Pressure
0.07
⏰ 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
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Southampton - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
10
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (18 vs 13 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- Overall Result: Sheffield Utd has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Sheffield Utd 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 +0.198
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.06
📝 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: Reliable 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
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
14
▲
9
7
10
35
36
-1
34
15
▼
8
9
9
38
38
0
33
16
▼
10
2
13
36
38
-2
32
17
▼
9
5
12
27
33
-6
32
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : Southampton or draw
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Southampton
VS
Sheffield Utd
Last 1 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2 (2)
1 (1)
xG
1.60
0.70
Shots
12 (12)
7 (7)
Shots on Target
5 (5)
3 (3)
Corners
5 (5)
3 (3)
Defense
Conceded
1 (1)
2 (2)
xGa
0.70
1.60
Discipline
Yellow Cards
4 (4)
3 (3)
Fouls
18 (18)
13 (13)
Offsides
2 (2)
3 (3)
Last 6 Matches
Southampton
VS
Sheffield Utd
0/6 (0%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
0.50
PPG
1.67
0.67
Avg Goals Scored
2.00
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
67%
BTTS %
67%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
1.27
Avg xG
2.15
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
20%
2
80%
8
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
20%
2
80%
8
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
30%
3
70%
7
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
70%
7
50%
5
No
30%
3
50%
5
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
40%
4
20%
2
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
60%
6
80%
8
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
10%
1
0%
0
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
40%
4
40%
4
Total Corners
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
60%
6
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
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
40%
4
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
xG
1.38
2.05
xGa
1.27
0.88
Number of goals
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
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
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
60%
6
30%
3
2
10%
1
0%
0
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
40%
4
70%
7
1X
90%
9
100%
10
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
60%
6
60%
6
2-3
40%
4
30%
3
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
80%
8
90%
9
No
20%
2
10%
1
Number of goals
Southampton
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
60%
6
40%
4
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
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
1
10%
1
60%
6
X
40%
4
10%
1
2
50%
5
30%
3
Double Chance
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
12
60%
6
90%
9
1X
50%
5
70%
7
X2
90%
9
40%
4
Total Goals
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
0-1
40%
4
20%
2
2-3
40%
4
80%
8
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Southampton
Sheffield Utd
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
Missing Players
1.81
xG
1.61
52%
Ball Possession
48%
12
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
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