Prediction for match Doncaster — Southampton, 10.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the FA Cup, Doncaster will face Southampton on January 10, 2026. According to the odds, Southampton is the favorite with odds of 1.82 and a 51.44% chance of winning. Doncaster is priced at 3.98 (23.52%), while a draw is at 3.74 (25.03%). Thus, bookmakers favor Southampton, but a draw is also a possibility. The goal totals offer a variety of options, but the main interest is in both teams to score: yes at 1.57, no at 2.26. This reflects the expectation of goals from both sides, despite the difference in team status.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Doncaster drew 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers (01.01.2026), lost 2-4 to Stockport County (29.12.2025), and lost 0-1 to Blackpool (26.12.2025). During the same period, Southampton suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Middlesbrough (04.01.2026), drew 0-0 with Millwall (01.01.2026), and 1-1 with Birmingham (29.12.2025). Looking at the averages over the last 5 games, Doncaster has 45.4% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per match. Southampton shows 61% possession, 1.8 yellows, 10.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In their head-to-head on March 24, 2012, Southampton won 2-0 against Doncaster, which may give the favorite some confidence.

Teams' Scoring Streaks

Doncaster has an average total of 4.4 goals in their last five matches, scoring 1.4 and conceding 3 per game. Southampton's figures are more modest: 2.2 goals on average, 0.6 scored, and 1.6 conceded. For over 2.5 goals, Doncaster has 3 out of 5, and Southampton has 2 out of 5. In the first half, Doncaster hits over 1.5 goals 3 out of 5, while Southampton only 1 out of 5. In the second half, Doncaster has 4 out of 5 over 1.5, Southampton 2 out of 5. Doncaster most frequently scores between 16-30, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (27% each), while Southampton scores most in the 46-60 interval (38%). Doncaster concedes most in the 16-30 and 61-75 minute segments (27% each), Southampton in the 16-30, 31-45, and 61-75 intervals (33% each). Considering both teams have defensive weaknesses and Doncaster regularly scores, while Southampton can capitalize on opportunities, betting on both teams to score: yes at 1.57 seems logical. Doncaster isn't reliable defensively but scores in most matches, and Southampton, despite low recent scoring, can also find the net, especially given the opponent's vulnerabilities.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Doncaster averages 5.4 corners, Southampton 6 per match. In the last 5 games, Doncaster exceeded 9.5 corners once out of 5, Southampton 3 times out of 5. Among the totals with odds, the closest to the average sum (11.4) is the 10.5 total: over 10.5 is at 1.97, under 10.5 at 1.73. Southampton is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.55. Overall, given the high average corner figures, betting on over 10.5 corners seems justified, especially if the teams attack actively in the second half.