Southampton vs Stoke Live Stream & Tips - EFL Cup Home Success

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 28 Oct 2024

Alex Waite 28 Oct 2024

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Southampton knocked out Everton in the EFL Cup third-round
Stoke haven’t won away since August
Will the Saints seal their first home win of the season?

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Russell Martin's Southampton have won 2 of their last 3 home EFL Cup matches (Getty Images)

Southampton vs Stoke Preview

Southampton will welcome a cup distraction to their disappointing Premier League start. The Saint are likely to field a strong side at St Mary’s and can end their winless run against second-tier Stoke.

Southampton vs Stoke Preview
Head to Head
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News
Stoke Form
Stoke Injuries & Team News

Southampton have won 2 of their last 3 home EFL Cup matches.
Stoke have lost 3 of their last 4 away games.

Head to Head

Southampton have a 35-31 advantage against Stoke in 81 meetings with 15 draws.

Southampton Form

Southampton reached the EFL Cup round of 16 after eliminating Cardiff with a 5-3 win and Everton on penalties.

The Saints drew 1-1 with Ipswich following the Everton triumph. Russell Martin’s side lost their following four league games at Bournemouth, Arsenal and at home against Leicester.

Another defeat came at Man City on Saturday as Southampton suffered a 1-0 loss. The Saints conceded after four minutes and attempted five shots in response.

Southampton Injuries

Midfielder Flynn Downes is doubtful.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, striker Ross Stewart and midfielder Will Smallbone won’t feature due to injury.

Stoke Form

Championship side Stoke beat Middlesbrough 5-0 and Fleetwood on penalties to progress in the EFL Cup.

The Potters are struggling in the Championship, sitting 19th after failing to win in six of their last seven. Stoke are winless in four and drew three in a row against Swansea 0-0, Norwich 1-1 and Bristol City 2-2.

This run of stalemates ended for Narcís Pelach’s outfit with a 2-0 loss at Sheffield United. The Potters faced 19 shots, had just 41% possession and conceded once in either half.

Stoke Injuries

Forward Sam Gallagher and defender Bosun Lawal are ruled out through injury.

Midfielders Lynden Gooch and Ben Pearson are also sidelined and unavailable here.

Verdict

Southampton v Stoke

Southampton play possession football and can control this contest against Stoke. The Potters have been unthreatening away and the Saints are likely to have enough quality to notch a home victory.

Southampton Win

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