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West Ham United vs Southampton: lineups

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Predicted lineups West Ham United vs Southampton

West Ham United 4-4-1-1
1 Hermansen
5 Morato
3 Kilman
15 Mavropanos
34 Veltman
10 Solomon
14 Mukasa
7 Engels
20 Bowen
17 Kanté
11 Castellanos or Pablo

Predicted lineup for West Ham United: Hermansen, Morato, Kilman, Mavropanos, Veltman, Solomon, Mukasa, Engels, Bowen, Kanté, Castellanos

Southampton 4-2-3-1
1 Peretz
34 Welington or Manning
13 Schlotterbeck
5 Stephens
14 Bree
26 Bragg
30 Ward-Prowse
27 Matsuki
7 Scienza
10 Azaz
11 Dobbin or Larin

Predicted lineup for Southampton: Peretz, Welington, Schlotterbeck, Stephens, Bree, Bragg, Ward-Prowse, Matsuki, Scienza, Azaz, Dobbin

West Ham United

West Ham have used three different systems across their last five matches and look set to use the shape that has featured only once in that spell. Taty Castellanos is expected to start, although Pablo remains the alternative for that place.

Jarrod Bowen has been involved in six of West Ham's goals over the last five games, with three of his own and three assists, while centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos has also contributed three goals in the same spell. Joël Piroe is not expected to start after his most recent appearance came as a substitute against Swansea City, while Keiber Lamadrid is unavailable through injury.

Southampton

Flynn Downes is not expected to start for Southampton at West Ham as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The midfielder had started four of the last five games, but his availability depends on how much pain he can tolerate. Cameron Bragg, who started twice in that spell, is expected to partner James Ward-Prowse in midfield.

At right-back, James Bree is expected to continue after starting four of the last five games. Welington made his first start in five games against Bolton Wanderers and is competing with Ryan Manning on the left. Cyle Larin felt something in his leg after a collision and was due to be assessed, although there was hope that he would be available; he remains the alternative to Lewis Dobbin up front.

Injuries and suspensions

  • Keiber Lamadrid Injury Unavailable
  • Flynn Downes Ankle injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats
  1. Jarrod Bowen 6 goals 5 assists
  2. Konstantinos Mavropanos 5 goals 0 assists
  3. Mohamadou Kanté 3 goals 1 assists
  4. Joël Piroe 3 goals 1 assists
  5. Manor Solomon 2 goals 2 assists
  1. Cyle Larin 7 goals 0 assists
  2. Finn Azaz 3 goals 5 assists
  3. Léo Scienza 2 goals 2 assists
  4. Kuryu Matsuki 2 goals 1 assists
  5. James Bree 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

West Ham United

Player Starts Min. Form
Mads Hermansen 5/5 450 solid
Max Kilman 5/5 450 mixed
Jarrod Bowen 5/5 441 excellent
Konstantinos Mavropanos 5/5 418 strong
Arne Engels 5/5 417 solid
Manor Solomon 5/5 390 strong
Morato 5/5 383 mixed
Taty Castellanos 3/5 330 strong

Southampton

Player Starts Min. Form
Daniel Peretz 5/5 450 strong
Keven Schlotterbeck 5/5 450 solid
James Ward-Prowse 5/5 450 strong
Finn Azaz 5/5 448 strong
James Bree 4/5 404 strong
Kuryu Matsuki 3/5 334 solid
Ryan Manning 4/5 330 strong
Cyle Larin 4/5 297 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.00 1.64
  • Predicted goals3.1
  • Both teams to score70%
  • Over 2.5 goals60%
  • Corners10.0

Team comparison

WHU home Per match SOU away
2.00 Points 1.00
3.00 Goals for 1.00
1.00 Goals against 1.20
2.00 xG for 1.64
0.99 xG against 1.44
5.0 Corners 5.0
LWWWD Home and away form LDDLW

West Ham United vs Southampton: head-to-head record

28 previous meetings
13 West Ham United 8 draws 7 Southampton
  • Goals per match2.50
  • Both teams scored54%
  • Over 2.5 goals54%
  • Aug 2026 Southampton 1 - 4 West Ham United
  • Apr 2025 West Ham United 1 - 1 Southampton
  • Dec 2024 Southampton 0 - 1 West Ham United
  • Apr 2023 West Ham United 1 - 0 Southampton
  • Oct 2022 Southampton 1 - 1 West Ham United
  • Mar 2022 Southampton 2 - 1 West Ham United
  • Dec 2021 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
  • Sep 2021 Southampton 0 - 0 West Ham United
  • May 2021 West Ham United 3 - 0 Southampton
  • Dec 2020 Southampton 0 - 0 West Ham United

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for West Ham United vs Southampton?

The referee for West Ham United vs Southampton is Michael Salisbury.

When will the lineup for West Ham United vs Southampton be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for West Ham United against Southampton?

West Ham United are without Keiber Lamadrid (injury).

Who is unavailable for Southampton against West Ham United?

Southampton are without Flynn Downes (ankle injury).

What formation do West Ham United play?

West Ham United have used a 4-4-2 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do Southampton play?

Southampton have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Tonda Eckert.

How did the last meeting between West Ham United and Southampton finish?

On 25 August 2026, Southampton vs West Ham United finished 1-4.

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