Southampton v West Brom prediction

Championship · Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:45 GMT

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Southampton v West Brom, Championship on Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Southampton host West Brom in the Championship on Tuesday 26 January (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

West Brom are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. West Brom have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions. Southampton are unbeaten in the last six meetings with West Brom, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Eight of Southampton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 11 of Southampton’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Southampton have six wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.38 points per game, scoring 2.63 and conceding 1.13. Southampton have scored 29 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). Southampton have conceded 15 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Seven of West Brom’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of West Brom’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, West Brom have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 1.43. West Brom have scored 23 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). West Brom have conceded 15 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Southampton (seventh) and West Brom (fifth) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Southampton the stronger side, 27 rating points above West Brom (Southampton 1719, West Brom 1692, after at least 112 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 3 November 2026, finished West Brom 1–1 Southampton.

Team news

Predicted Southampton XI (4-2-3-1): D. Peretz, J. Stephens, J. Bree, K. Schlotterbeck, R. Manning, J. Ward-Prowse, F. Azaz, K. Matsuki, L. Scienza, F. Downes, L. Dobbin — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Finn Azaz (3.9 per match over 17 appearances, three goals and six assists) and Leo Scienza (3.8 per match over 15 appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Southampton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Southampton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Finn Azaz averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 1564 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Leo Scienza averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1108 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted West Brom XI (4-4-2): M. O’Leary, C. Styles, B. Pereira, C. Mepham, G. Campbell, I. Price, J. Molumby, O. Diakité, R. Nzingoula, J. Morgan, F. Myhre — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Isaac Price (5.3 per match over 17 appearances, eight goals and three assists) and Callum Styles (4.7 per match over 17 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been West Brom’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for West Brom (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Isaac Price averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1958 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Callum Styles averages 3.0 tackles per 90 over 1505 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:45 GMT · Championship
Head-to-head (last 6): Southampton 3 · draws 3 · West Brom 0 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Southampton 2W 2D 1L · West Brom 3W 2D 0L

Southampton v West Brom (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.63

Goals

against 0.88 / 1 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.25 / 6.75

Corners

against 4.63 / 5.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.38 / 3.75

Shots on target

against 4.25 / 4.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.13 / 1.5

Cards

against 2.63 / 2 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Southampton for / against	Line	West Brom for / against
Goals scored	1.38 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	6.75 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	15.38 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15.38 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.38 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	8.13 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.25 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.13 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5

Southampton

Southampton Goalkeeper

Southampton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Daniel Peretz	17	901536 min	573.3 /90	160.9 /90	00 /90

Southampton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Daniel Peretz n 8	90	3.8 7/6

Southampton Defensive

Southampton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
James Bree	17	871474 min	171 /90	171 /90	90.5 /90	442.7 /90	90.5 /90	20.1 /90
Ryan Manning	15	771161 min	70.5 /90	141.1 /90	30.2 /90	372.9 /90	110.9 /90	40.3 /90
J. Stephens	12	911086 min	90.7 /90	110.9 /90	151.2 /90	292.4 /90	10.1 /90	00 /90
K. Schlotterbeck	12	901077 min	141.2 /90	161.3 /90	151.3 /90	635.3 /90	60.5 /90	10.1 /90
Nathan Wood	7	90630 min	111.6 /90	50.7 /90	60.9 /90	365.1 /90	40.6 /90	20.3 /90
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Southampton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Daniel Peretz n 8	90	0 0/0	0.4 2/1	—
James Bree n 8	82.3	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0	—
Finn Azaz n 8	90	0.8 5/1	1.6 7/3	—
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	1.4 6/2	1.9 6/3	—
Ryan Manning n 8	65.9	0.9 4/1	1 3/2	—
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Southampton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
James Bree n 8	82.3	0.8 4/2
Finn Azaz n 8	90	0.8 5/1
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	1.1 2/2
Ryan Manning n 8	65.9	0.7 3/1
Leo Scienza n 8	73.8	0.9 5/1
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Southampton Attacking

Southampton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Cyle Larin	12	64765 min	80.9 /90	00 /90	313.6 /90	151.8 /90	70.8 /90	70.8 /90
L. Dobbin	9	69617 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	111.6 /90	40.6 /90	30.4 /90	60.9 /90
D. Mubama	6	42250 min	00 /90	00 /90	72.5 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	20.7 /90
B. Brereton	1	6262 min	00 /90	00 /90	22.9 /90	00 /90	00 /90	11.5 /90
Cameron Archer	1	2121 min	00 /90	00 /90	14.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Southampton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Daniel Peretz n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
James Bree n 8	82.3	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0
Finn Azaz n 8	90	1.8 6/5	0.8 5/1
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	2.2 7/4	0.8 4/1
Ryan Manning n 8	65.9	1 4/2	0.2 1/0
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Southampton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Daniel Peretz n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
James Bree n 8	82.3	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Finn Azaz n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	0.5 3/0	0 0/0
Ryan Manning n 8	65.9	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
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West Brom

West Brom Goalkeeper

West Brom — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. O’Leary	16	901444 min	483 /90	120.7 /90	00 /90
M. Ingram	1	9090 min	44 /90	33 /90	00 /90

West Brom — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. O’Leary n 8	90	3.1 7/5

West Brom Defensive

West Brom — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Styles	17	851443 min	472.9 /90	171.1 /90	60.4 /90	805 /90	100.6 /90	10.1 /90
G. Campbell	14	871216 min	151.1 /90	90.7 /90	70.5 /90	533.9 /90	90.7 /90	20.1 /90
N. Phillips	11	86948 min	171.6 /90	181.7 /90	111 /90	585.5 /90	50.5 /90	20.2 /90
C. Mepham	10	88881 min	141.4 /90	70.7 /90	60.6 /90	434.4 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
B. Pereira	8	83664 min	131.8 /90	30.4 /90	20.3 /90	446 /90	101.4 /90	30.4 /90
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West Brom — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
C. Styles n 8	90	0.8 3/2	0.5 4/0	—
M. O’Leary n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
I. Price n 8	89.3	0.5 3/1	1.3 6/3	—
O. Diakité n 8	75	0.6 4/0	2.1 7/5	—
Jimmy Morgan n 8	67.3	2.5 7/5	1.5 6/1	—
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West Brom — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
C. Styles n 8	90	3.1 7/6
I. Price n 8	89.3	1.4 5/4
O. Diakité n 8	75	2.4 8/4
Jimmy Morgan n 8	67.3	1.2 5/2
J. Molumby n 8	89.3	0.9 5/2
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West Brom Attacking

West Brom — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Jimmy Morgan	16	731175 min	70.5 /90	40.3 /90	262 /90	120.9 /90	191.5 /90	70.5 /90
A. Heggebø	11	57627 min	20.3 /90	20.3 /90	192.7 /90	40.6 /90	30.4 /90	50.7 /90
B. Stewart	7	41289 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	51.6 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90	10.3 /90
J. Morgan	3	82245 min	20.7 /90	00 /90	62.2 /90	41.5 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90
K. Tunde	3	2782 min	00 /90	00 /90	22.2 /90	11.1 /90	22.2 /90	22.2 /90
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West Brom — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
C. Styles n 8	90	0.9 7/0	0.3 2/0
M. O’Leary n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Price n 8	89.3	2.8 8/6	1.5 7/3
O. Diakité n 8	75	2.1 8/4	0 0/0
Jimmy Morgan n 8	67.3	2.3 6/4	0.5 3/0
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West Brom — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Brom before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
C. Styles n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. O’Leary n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Price n 8	89.3	0.5 4/0	0.3 2/0
O. Diakité n 8	75	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jimmy Morgan n 8	67.3	0.3 2/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Southampton v West Brom — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

SouthamptonDWWDL

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game

West BromWDWDW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Southampton 3 · 3 draws · West Brom 0 · 2.5 goals/game

2026-11-03 West Brom 1–1 Southampton
2026-03-11 West Brom 1–1 Southampton
2025-12-09 Southampton 3–2 West Brom
2024-05-17 Southampton 3–1 West Brom
2024-05-12 West Brom 0–0 Southampton
2024-02-16 West Brom 0–2 Southampton

League standing · 2026/27

Southampton#7 pos24 pts15 pl+14 GD

West Brom#5 pos28 pts15 pl+8 GD

Goals per game

Southampton scored1.93

West Brom scored1.53

Southampton conceded1

West Brom conceded1

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