Match preview
Southampton host Middlesbrough in Championship Matchweek 18 on Friday 27 November 2026, 20:00 (UK time) at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton.
Southampton sit 7th with 24 points from 15 matches, 5 points behind of 2nd-placed Middlesbrough.
Southampton are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Southampton a 59% chance of victory, Middlesbrough 20% and the draw 21%. It makes Southampton the favourites, with expected goals of 2.02 against 1.08.

