Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: St. Mary's Stadium

Southampton come into this match with strong momentum, having secured four wins in their last five games. Their recent victories, including a convincing 3-1 win over Birmingham City at home, suggest they are in good form and likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. With Adam Armstrong and Finn Azaz leading the attack, Southampton should be able to exploit any weaknesses in West Bromwich Albion's defence.

West Bromwich Albion, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results recently, with only two wins in their last five matches. Their latest loss to Queens Park Rangers might affect their confidence, but they have shown resilience in their home games. Karlan Grant and Mikey Johnston will be crucial in midfield, and if they can find their rhythm, they might pose a threat to Southampton's backline. However, given Southampton's current form, West Bromwich Albion will need to be at their best to secure a positive result.

Southampton have been in excellent form recently, winning four out of their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a 3-1 win against Birmingham City at home, which should boost their confidence going into this game. The team's ability to score consistently, as evidenced by their 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic and 3-0 victory against Leicester City, suggests they are in a strong position to perform well against West Bromwich Albion.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester City (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

West Bromwich Albion have had a less consistent run, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-3 loss to Queens Park Rangers away from home, which might impact their morale. However, they did manage to secure a 3-2 win against Swansea City at home, showing they can be competitive. Their form suggests they will need to be at their best to challenge a confident Southampton side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Coventry City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Oxford United (H)

The head-to-head record between Southampton and West Bromwich Albion shows a competitive history, with Southampton winning three of the last four encounters. The most recent match in May 2024 saw Southampton triumph 3-1 at home. Prior to that, the teams played out a goalless draw in May 2024, indicating that both teams can be defensively solid. Southampton's consistent victories in recent meetings suggest they might have the upper hand in this fixture.

Recent Championship Results

• Southampton 3-1 West Bromwich Albion (17 May 2024)

• West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Southampton (12 May 2024)

• West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Southampton (16 Feb 2024)

• Southampton 2-1 West Bromwich Albion (11 Nov 2023)

• Mads Roerslev (Knee) – Out

• Shea Charles (Hamstring) – Out

• Ross Stewart (Hamstring) – Out

• Damion Downs (Knock) – Doubt

• Samuel Edozie (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Elias Jelert (Hip) – Doubt

• Alex Williams (Ankle) – Out

• Toby Collyer (Muscle) – Doubt

• Jed Wallace (Calf) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Bazunu (GK), Wood (DF), Harwood-Bellis (DF), Stephens (DF), Fellows (MF), Downes (MF), Jander (MF), Manning (MF), Armstrong (MF), Azaz (MF), Scienza (AT)

Southampton are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Gavin Bazunu in goal and a back three of Jack Stephens, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and Nathan Wood. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling Ryan Manning and Tom Fellows to push forward from midfield and support the attacking trio of Adam Armstrong, Finn Azaz, and Leo Scienza.

• Predicted lineup: Wildsmith (GK), Campbell (DF), Mepham (DF), Bielik (DF), Styles (DF), Johnston (MF), Mowatt (MF), Molumby (MF), Grant (MF), Heggebø (AT), Maja (AT)

West Bromwich Albion are likely to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, with Joe Wildsmith between the posts and a back four of Chris Mepham, Callum Styles, Krystian Bielik, and George Campbell. This formation should provide a balanced approach, allowing Jayson Molumby and Alex Mowatt to control the midfield while Mikey Johnston and Karlan Grant provide width and support to the forwards Josh Maja and Aune Heggebø.

• Adam Armstrong vs Chris Mepham: Adam Armstrong's pace and finishing will be tested by Chris Mepham's defensive solidity.

• Ryan Manning vs Mikey Johnston: Ryan Manning's creativity in midfield will face a challenge from Mikey Johnston's tenacity.

• Finn Azaz (Southampton): Finn Azaz's ability to link play and create chances will be crucial for Southampton's attack.

• Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion): Karlan Grant's midfield control and distribution will be key for West Bromwich Albion's performance.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025

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