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Southampton vs West Ham United: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Southampton SouthamptonvsWest Ham United West Ham United
Our predictionSouthampton to win
Model score: Medium · 58/100
Score hint: 2-1

The model puts Southampton at 43%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: medium.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · SouthamptonDraw2 · West Ham United
Full team comparison

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSYes1.53+17.2%
1X2Southampton2.49+5.1%
1X2Draw3.68-2.1%
1X2West Ham United2.63-3.0%
BTTSNo2.37-17.2%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

SouthamptonWDLDD
West Ham UnitedLLWWW

Expected goals

2.55Southampton
xG
1.88West Ham United
Over 2.5 goals82%
Both teams to score78%
Team strength rating
Southampton
62
West Ham United
42

Most likely scorelines

2-17.3%
2-26.8%
3-16.2%
3-25.8%
1-15.7%
1-25.4%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Southampton West Ham United

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Southampton win2.49Model edge (+5.1%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Southampton at 43%. The model puts the draw at 24%. The model puts West Ham United at 33%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.

The market frames this as a close contest. Southampton is priced at 2.488. The draw is priced at 3.68. West Ham United is priced at 2.632.

Southampton have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings. West Ham United have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 4 of their head-to-head meetings.

Southampton have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. West Ham United have 3 wins in their last 5 matches.

Southampton average 2 goals per game this season. Southampton average 74% possession. West Ham United average 3 goals per game this season. West Ham United average 45% possession.

The model gives 78% for both teams to score. The model gives 82% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Southampton or West Ham United?

Our model rates Southampton as the most likely outcome at 43% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Southampton vs West Ham United?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 15 meetings: 8 Southampton wins, 4 draws, 3 West Ham United wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

3.863.493.112.742.36
Home 2.49 Draw 3.68 Away 2.63

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