West Ham - Southampton

Can Southampton contain a rampant West Ham United side at London Stadium this 24 October 2026? The hosts enter matchday 12 with significant momentum, highlighted by a commanding 6-0 win over Lincoln City earlier this month. The expected XI for West Ham features the attacking threat of Jarrod Bowen and Valentin Castellanos, supported by a midfield trio of Mohamadou Kante, Manor Solomon, and Divine Mukasa. Defensively, the side relies on the experience of Joel Veltman and Max Kilman to provide stability in front of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

Southampton arrive with defensive resolve, having kept a clean sheet in their recent draw against Bolton Wanderers. However, the visitors face a challenge as they manage the absences of Cyle Larin and Flynn Downes. James Ward-Prowse remains central to their tactical setup, aiming to dictate play alongside Finn Azaz and Kuryu Matsuki. Having suffered a 4-1 defeat to West Ham in the EFL Cup this past August, Southampton will look to disrupt the rhythm of their hosts in this league encounter.