Sky Sports pundit David Prutton gives score prediction for Southampton vs Stoke City
Southampton host Stoke City at St Marys in their penultimate game of the regular Championship season.After winning three home matches on the bounce, Southampton were given an outside chance of gatecrashing the automatic promotion places, but back-to-back defeats has condemned Russell Martin’s men to the play-offs.
A dramatic 2-1 defeat against Cardiff City followed a 5-0 humbling at the hands of Leicester City on Tuesday night as Martin was left incredibly disappointed with the result and manner of the performance.
The Saints boss must pick his players up after consecutive defeats by responding against Stoke City, a team that finds themselves in 17th position, four points above the relegation zone.
It would take a huge swing of results for the Potters to get relegated, but as they aren’t mathematically safe, it won’t be an easy ride for the South Coasters to secure victory.
As Martin’s men face up to the lottery of the playoffs, the ideal preparation for them would be to win their final two games.
David Prutton issues Southampton vs Stoke City score prediction
Only Ipswich Town (57) have scored more goals at home than Southampton (54) in the Championship this season.
The Saints boast the quality in abundance to put opponents to the sword but have often struggled to put their chances away when it matters.
