Southampton vs Bristol CityPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Southampton are nineteenth with four points, on a run of two wins, two draws and one defeat, eleven goals scored and six conceded. The home record is the clearest feature: two matches on their own ground, two wins, eight goals scored and two conceded. On the road they are still without a victory, two draws and one defeat in three trips, three goals scored and four against. The latest round ended in defeat after two straight wins. Bristol City come in fourth with ten points: three wins, one draw and one defeat, nine goals scored and seven conceded. The away column reads two wins and one draw in three trips, seven goals scored and four conceded, while at home they have won one of their two matches and lost the other, with two goals scored and three against. The early rhythm has broken, though: three opening wins were followed by a draw and then a defeat. The competition average is 2.85 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.