Southampton FC vs. West Ham United FC (Resolved)

West Ham United enter as favorites in this Carabao Cup second-round clash at St. Mary's due to greater squad depth and Premier League experience, despite both sides competing in the Championship. Southampton have shown resilience with a 3-1 home win over Stoke following a narrow defeat at Watford, but multiple absences including goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jan Bednarek, plus Kyle Walker-Peters limit their options. West Ham seek momentum after a 2-2 draw at Burnley and a home loss to Charlton, with Tomás Souček sidelined and manager Nuno Espírito Santo emphasizing cup progression. Home advantage and recent scoring trends support Southampton's chances and the draw probability, yet traders price the visitors' quality and resources highest.