England League Cup - Southampton VS Stoke City Prediction

England League Cup  -  Southampton VS Stoke City
Match Time:30-10-2024 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Southampton finds themselves in a difficult season, with their performances in the league leaving much to be desired. With only one point so far, the Saints are struggling in the Championship and are likely to continue there next season. However, the cup competitions have provided a slight respite, where they managed a win against Cardiff (5-3) and a penalty shootout victory against Everton. Playing at home, Southampton will aim to leverage their higher league status to secure a victory against Stoke City in the Carabao Cup.

Stoke City has been languishing in the Championship for several seasons, with their current position closer to the relegation zone than to promotion spots. They sit at 19th place and have recently undergone a managerial change, with Narcis Pelach taking the helm. Despite the change, results have been slow to come, with only one win under the new coach. Their journey in the League Cup continues after a narrow win over Fleetwood on penalties.

Head-to-Head
In the current decade, Southampton and Stoke City have faced each other twice, both matches ending 0-1 in favor of the away team. This suggests a tightly contested battle is likely.

Prediction
Given both teams' current form and the nature of knockout cup ties, the match is expected to be low-scoring. A total of fewer than 3.5 goals is anticipated, as both teams may adopt cautious approaches to minimize risks and maintain any lead they might secure. Additionally, the match is likely to see over 9.5 corners, as both teams often rely on set-pieces and tactical plays to create scoring opportunities. A 0-0 draw in regular time is a plausible outcome, given the emphasis on defensive solidity from both sides.

Pick: Under 3.5 goals