Southampton vs Stoke prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Championship

Southampton vs Stoke Shots

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Shots49.8%Over 24.5 shots

Result

Southampton 3-1 Stoke

Settled, final score 3-1. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 49.8%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
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model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 24.5 shots at 49.8%, its strongest read on the Shots market. Line by line, the read runs from 62.3% for over 22.5 to 26.8% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 49.8%. Between the two sides, Southampton are the model’s pick to have more shots at 67.4%, with a level count at 5.6%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Shots

Over 22.562.3%

Over 24.549.8%

Over 26.537.6%

Over 28.526.8%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 62.3% 37.7%
24.5 shots 49.8% 50.2%
26.5 shots 37.6% 62.4%
28.5 shots 26.8% 73.3%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelSouthampton67.4%

Level5.6%

Stoke27.1%

Team shot lines

Southampton over 10.5

75.8%

Southampton over 12.5

60.3%

Southampton over 14.5

44.1%

Stoke over 10.5

48.6%

Stoke over 12.5

30.9%

Stoke over 14.5

17.6%

Shot handicap

Southampton line Southampton Stoke
-4.5 42.5% 57.5%
-2.5 55.2% 44.8%
-0.5 67.4% 32.6%
+0.5 72.9% 27.1%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 66.9% 33.1%
7.5 shots on target 54.0% 46.0%
8.5 shots on target 41.4% 58.6%
9.5 shots on target 30.1% 69.9%

Shot counts move with pressure, not with the result, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for Southampton.

In-depth analysis

49.8%Over 24.5 shots
67.4%Most shots: Southampton
60.3%Southampton over 12.5 shots
30.9%Stoke over 12.5 shots
54.0%Over 7.5 on target

By team, Southampton over 12.5 shots sits at 60.3% and Stoke at 30.9%.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 49.8% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderSouthampton are the pick to have more shots at 67.4%, the side controlling territory usually gets the attempts.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 49.8%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
The RealistOver 24.5 is a coin-flip in the model, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

FAQ

How many shots in Southampton vs Stoke?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 49.8% for Southampton vs Stoke.

Which team will have more shots in Southampton vs Stoke?
Before kickoff, the model rated Southampton to take more shots at 67.4%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 16,635 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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