West Ham vs Southampton Prediction

I'm backing West Ham to beat Southampton 2-1 on 24 October 2026 at 17:00. West Ham have won six of their last ten games and average 2.90 goals per match, which gives me confidence they'll break down a Southampton side that concedes at a similar rate to the home team. Southampton have picked up five wins in ten but their away form is the weak link here. I see a West Ham victory with both teams scoring as the most likely outcome.

Form and H2H

I've watched West Ham's recent run closely. They've won six, drawn three, and lost just one of their last ten matches, averaging 2.90 goals for and 1.10 against. That defensive record is solid for the Championship. Southampton arrive with five wins, three draws, and two losses from their last ten, but their away numbers tell a different story. They average 1.79 goals on the road and concede 1.09 per game, which means I expect West Ham's attack to find space.

Best bet

I'm taking West Ham to win at 1.68 on the 1X2 market. That's my primary play because their home form is too strong to ignore. I'll pair it with Over 2.5 Goals at 1.41, which I rate as excellent value given West Ham's attacking average and Southampton's vulnerability away from home. Both Teams to Score at 1.46 also appeals to me since Southampton have shown they can score even in defeat, and West Ham's defence has conceded in most recent matches.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring the Asian Handicap -0.25 for West Ham at 1.44, which gives me a cleaner way to back the home side without the risk of a push. The 1X2 draw at 4.25 looks overpriced given West Ham's dominance at home. If I want to be more aggressive, I could chase the correct score of 2-1 to West Ham, though that price isn't available at 1xBet. The Under 2.5 at 2.52 is worth considering if Southampton set up defensively, but I expect goals here.