{"id":8178,"date":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/southampton-vs-west-ham-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","slug":"southampton-vs-west-ham-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/southampton-vs-west-ham-united-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs West Ham United Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Carabao Cup<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Southampton\"\n Southampton<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 19:45<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"West\n West Ham United<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n West Ham United to win<\/span>\n 2.57<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Southampton<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" West Ham United<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Southampton vs West Ham United Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Carabao Cup · 2nd Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> St. Mary's Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div>
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Southampton vs West Ham United – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>2.55<\/a><\/td>3.50<\/a><\/td>2.57<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
X2: Double Chance Draw or West Ham United<\/div>\n
\n 2.57<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 07:46 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 25 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 19:45 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> St. Mary's Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Southampton vs West Ham United Preview<\/h2>

Southampton enter this Carabao Cup second round tie on the back of a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Watford in the Championship. Manager Tonda Eckert is expected to rotate his squad, which could disrupt cohesion. The Saints did show attacking intent in the first round, beating Colchester United 2-0 with goals from Cyle Larin and Romeo Akachukwu, but consistency has been an issue so far this season.<\/p>

West Ham, recently relegated from the Premier League, carry significantly stronger squad depth into the Championship. Nuno Espírito Santo has retained key personnel, and their 3-1 first round demolition of Portsmouth, featuring a Valentín Castellanos brace and a Jarrod Bowen strike, highlighted real quality. A 2-2 draw with Burnley last time out in the league showed resilience, and the Hammers will view this cup tie as a chance to build momentum.<\/p>

West Ham's head-to-head record against Southampton is compelling: 12 wins compared to just 7 for the Saints across all competitions. The two most recent meetings reinforce this trend, with West Ham claiming a 1-0 victory at St. Mary's in December 2024 and salvaging a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium. That historical dominance makes the double chance covering a draw or away win a logical selection.<\/p>

Both sides have rotated squads in earlier Carabao Cup rounds, but West Ham's depth looks stronger. Nuno Espírito Santo retained key figures like Castellanos and Bowen for the first round, and their 3-1 dismantling of Portsmouth showed real quality. Southampton's recent league loss to Watford exposed vulnerabilities that a well-drilled West Ham side can exploit, even with personnel changes.<\/p>

The X2 pick at 2.57<\/a> for the away win represents where the value sits in this fixture. West Ham, despite their relegation from the Premier League, possess a squad built for immediate promotion and should treat this cup tie seriously. Southampton's inconsistency, shown by their mixed early-season form, further supports backing the visitors to avoid defeat at St. Mary's.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Southampton vs West Ham United<\/h2>
  • West Ham won 12 of 19 meetings<\/li>
  • Saints lost their last league outing<\/li>
  • Hammers scored six in two cup ties<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Southampton vs West Ham United<\/h3>\n
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    Southampton<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span>L<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n

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    2.9<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    75%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.9<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    West Ham United<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    L<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span>L<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    3.1<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    75%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.8<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.3<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Southampton<\/th><\/th>West Ham United<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>2W 1L<\/td>·<\/td>2W 1D 2L<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>1.9<\/td>·<\/td>1.8<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.0<\/td>·<\/td>1.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>1\/3<\/td>·<\/td>1\/5<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 2 meetings<\/td>0 Southampton · 1 Draws · 1 West Ham United<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    Southampton vs West Ham United: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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    \n Southampton 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n West Ham United 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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    1.5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    50%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.5<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    1<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    0%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    100%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

    How to Watch Southampton vs West Ham United Match?<\/h2>

    What time is Southampton vs West Ham United?<\/h3>

    Southampton host West Ham at St. Mary's Stadium on Monday, August 25, 2026, with kickoff at 1:00 AM local time.<\/p>

    Where is Southampton vs West Ham United being played?<\/h3>

    This Carabao Cup second round clash takes place at St. Mary's Stadium<\/strong> in Southampton.<\/p>

    How Can I Watch Southampton vs West Ham United on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

    This match will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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