Southampton v West Ham prediction

Championship · Tue, 29 Dec 2026 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 Ham, Championship on Tue, 29 Dec 2026 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 Ham in the Championship on Tuesday 29 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

West Ham have scored 36 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games).

West Ham have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Southampton are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. West Ham are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Southampton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 12 of Southampton’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). 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 third-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games). Southampton have conceded 14 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.

12 of West Ham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 11 of West Ham’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, West Ham have four wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 2.86 and conceding 1.29. West Ham have conceded 21 goals, the 12th-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games).

Southampton (seventh) and West Ham (eighth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Southampton the stronger side, 218 rating points above West Ham (Southampton 1794, West Ham 1576, after at least 14 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 24 October 2026, finished West Ham 2–3 Southampton.

Team news

Predicted Southampton XI (4-2-3-1): D. Peretz, K. Schlotterbeck, J. Bree, J. Stephens, 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, Keven Schlotterbeck (4.1 per match over 12 appearances, two goals) and Finn Azaz (3.8 per match over 16 appearances, three goals and six assists) have been Southampton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Southampton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Keven Schlotterbeck averages 1.2 tackles per 90 over 1167 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. Finn Azaz averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 1474 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted West Ham XI (4-4-1-1): M. Hermansen, M. Kilman, K. Mavropanos, Morato, J. Veltman, A. Engels, J. Bowen, D. Mukasa, M. Solomon, M. Kanté, V. Castellanos — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jarrod Bowen (6.7 per match over 17 appearances, nine goals and eight assists) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (4.7 per match over 14 appearances, five goals and one assist) have been West Ham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for West Ham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jarrod Bowen averages 3.2 key passes per 90 over 1501 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Konstantinos Mavropanos averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 1654 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, 29 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT · Championship
Head-to-head (last 6): Southampton 1 · draws 2 · West Ham 3 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: Southampton 3W 2D 0L · West Ham 2W 1D 2L

Southampton v West Ham (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

1.88 / 2.25

Goals

against 0.88 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.38 / 7.38

Corners

against 4.88 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5 / 7

Shots on target

against 4.75 / 3.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.13 / 2.25

Cards

against 2.25 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 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 Ham for / against
Goals scored	1.88 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	7.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	13.75 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	17.38 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	7 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	8.13 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12 for · 9.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.25 for · 1.38 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	16	901446 min	563.5 /90	161 /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 4 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	4.1 8/7

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	16	881400 min	171.1 /90	161 /90	90.6 /90	442.8 /90	90.6 /90	20.1 /90
Ryan Manning	14	821146 min	70.5 /90	141.1 /90	30.2 /90	362.8 /90	110.9 /90	40.3 /90
K. Schlotterbeck	12	901077 min	141.2 /90	161.3 /90	151.3 /90	635.3 /90	60.5 /90	10.1 /90
J. Stephens	11	91996 min	70.6 /90	111 /90	151.4 /90	252.3 /90	10.1 /90	00 /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 4 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	84.3	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
Finn Azaz n 8	89.8	0.8 5/1	1.5 6/3	—
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	1.4 6/2	1.7 6/3	—
Ryan Manning n 8	75	0.9 5/1	1.3 4/3	—
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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 4 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
James Bree n 8	84.3	1.1 5/3
Finn Azaz n 8	89.8	0.9 6/1
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	1.5 3/3
Ryan Manning n 8	75	0.6 3/1
Leo Scienza n 8	70.4	1 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	8	67537 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	111.8 /90	40.7 /90	20.3 /90	61 /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 4 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	84.3	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0
Finn Azaz n 8	89.8	1.3 6/4	0.8 5/1
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	2 7/4	1.1 5/2
Ryan Manning n 8	75	0.8 3/2	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 4 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	84.3	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Finn Azaz n 8	89.8	0.1 1/0	0.4 2/1
K. Matsuki n 8	72.6	0.6 4/0	0 0/0
Ryan Manning n 8	75	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
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West Ham

West Ham Goalkeeper

West Ham — 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. Hermansen	15	911359 min	302 /90	161.1 /90	00 /90
F. Herrick	2	90180 min	63 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90

West Ham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Ham before kick-off, to 4 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Hermansen n 8	90	1.4 3/2

West Ham Defensive

West Ham — 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
M. Kilman	17	911539 min	201.2 /90	90.5 /90	110.6 /90	895.2 /90	160.9 /90	40.2 /90
K. Mavropanos	14	871217 min	191.4 /90	191.4 /90	60.4 /90	785.8 /90	110.8 /90	30.2 /90
K. Walker-Peters	13	68887 min	171.7 /90	70.7 /90	60.6 /90	404.1 /90	141.4 /90	10.1 /90
J. Veltman	11	59650 min	182.5 /90	81.1 /90	40.6 /90	415.7 /90	40.6 /90	20.3 /90
Morato	9	72645 min	202.8 /90	71 /90	20.3 /90	324.5 /90	91.3 /90	20.3 /90
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West Ham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Ham before kick-off, to 4 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
M. Kilman n 8	90	1.4 7/2	0.8 5/1	—
J. Bowen n 8	83.6	0.4 3/0	1.5 6/4	—
M. Solomon n 8	62.6	0.9 3/2	1.1 4/2	—
V. Castellanos n 8	52.5	1.1 3/1	0.4 2/0	—
M. Hermansen n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
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West Ham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Ham before kick-off, to 4 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Kilman n 8	90	1.1 7/1
J. Bowen n 8	83.6	0.4 2/1
M. Solomon n 8	62.6	0.5 3/0
V. Castellanos n 8	52.5	0.4 1/1
A. Engels n 8	87	1.7 7/3
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West Ham Attacking

West Ham — 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
V. Castellanos	16	62997 min	40.4 /90	30.3 /90	333 /90	171.5 /90	171.5 /90	40.4 /90
J. Piroe	13	51660 min	30.4 /90	20.3 /90	202.7 /90	101.4 /90	81.1 /90	20.3 /90
Pablo	11	61671 min	20.3 /90	20.3 /90	141.9 /90	70.9 /90	81.1 /90	50.7 /90
Edvin Austbø	8	40318 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	82.3 /90	51.4 /90	20.6 /90	51.4 /90
J. Ajala	2	55110 min	21.6 /90	00 /90	32.5 /90	21.6 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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West Ham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Ham before kick-off, to 4 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+
M. Kilman n 8	90	1.1 5/3	0.4 3/0
J. Bowen n 8	83.6	2.7 8/6	1.5 7/3
M. Solomon n 8	62.6	0.9 4/1	0 0/0
V. Castellanos n 8	52.5	2.8 7/4	1.9 5/4
M. Hermansen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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West Ham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for West Ham before kick-off, to 4 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Kilman n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Bowen n 8	83.6	0.4 3/0	0.5 2/2
M. Solomon n 8	62.6	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
V. Castellanos n 8	52.5	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
M. Hermansen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

SouthamptonWDWWD

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 1.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

West HamWWLLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Southampton 1 · 2 draws · West Ham 3 · 2.67 goals/game

2026-10-24 West Ham 2–3 Southampton
2026-08-25 Southampton 1–4 West Ham
2025-04-19 West Ham 1–1 Southampton
2024-12-26 Southampton 0–1 West Ham
2023-04-02 West Ham 1–0 Southampton
2022-10-16 Southampton 1–1 West Ham

League standing · 2026/27

Southampton#7 pos24 pts14 pl+15 GD

West Ham#8 pos23 pts14 pl+15 GD

Goals per game

Southampton scored2.07

West Ham scored2.57

Southampton conceded1

West Ham conceded1.5

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What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and West Ham?: In their last 6 meetings, Southampton won 1, West Ham won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
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