Man City vs Southampton Prediction, Lineups & Head-to-Head Stats

Our prediction for Man City vs Southampton leans heavily in favor of the hosts, given their impressive home form and title ambitions. City has dominated the Premier League with a strong squad depth and tactical edge under Pep Guardiola.

Southampton, though resilient, has struggled against top-tier teams this season, making it difficult to anticipate an upset.

Expect City to control possession, creating multiple scoring opportunities through players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.

While Southampton’s defense may put up a fight, City’s high pressing and attacking prowess should lead them to a comfortable win, keeping their title aspirations on track.

A 3-0 win for Man City over Southampton appears to be a reasonable prediction. Watch & Bet Football Live =>

Our Man City vs Southampton predictions and betting tips

We anticipate a Man City victory, with odds at 1.60 with Bet365. Below you can read the reasons for our Man City vs Southampton betting tips prediction.

Man City vs Southampton Correct Score Prediction.

Our prediction for the correct score is a 3-0 win for Man City, with odds of 4.50 with Bet365.

Man City vs Southampton First Goal Scorer Prediction

We expect Erling Haaland to find the net first, with odds of 3.40 with Bet365.

Man City vs Southampton First Goal Scorer Prediction

Erling Haaland has been handed odds of 3.00 to score the first goal.

Archer has been handed odds of 8.50 to score the first goal.

Odds Man City and Southampton Both Teams To Score Goal (BTTS)

What are the best odds on both teams to score goals?

We expect both teams to score goal (BTTS) at 1.87.

Odds Man City and Southampton To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals

What are the best odds on over and under 2.5 goals?

We expect Man City vs Southampton to score over 2.5 goals at 1.90.

Man City vs Southampton match preview

City enters this match fresh off a 5-0 Champions League win over Sparta Prague, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, including an eye-catching backheel volley. This victory added to their unbeaten European streak of 26 games, a record in the competition.

However, Pep Guardiola’s team is missing several key players due to injury, including Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, and Rodri. Despite this, City is expected to field a strong lineup with Ederson, Dias, Foden, and Haaland.

Southampton, on the other hand, sits 19th in the Premier League, winless in eight games. They narrowly missed out on their first win last weekend against Leicester, losing 3-2 after a dramatic second-half collapse. Russell Martin’s team faces a tall order, having lost 10 of their last 13 Premier League meetings with City, and not won at the Etihad since 2004.

Man City vs Southampton team news

Man City team news:

Man City will face Southampton with some notable absentees, including Kevin De Bruyne, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.

Manager Pep Guardiola will rely on his squad depth, with players like Phil Foden and Jack Grealish expected to step up in crucial attacking roles to maintain their title challenge.

Southampton United team news:

Southampton heads into the match against Man City aiming to bolster their survival hopes. They could welcome back key players such as James Ward-Prowse and Adam Armstrong, who have recently returned from injuries.

Manager Russell Martin will look for a disciplined performance, emphasizing defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks to exploit City’s vulnerabilities.

Man City vs Southampton lineups

Man City (3-4-3): In light of the injury challenges, Guardiola is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that dominated Sparta Prague midweek. Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden are likely to play advanced roles, with Matheus Nunes possibly starting on the left wing. Erling Haaland will lead the attack, aiming to add to his already impressive goal tally this season.

Southampton (5-3-2): With limited options, Southampton is likely to stick with a 5-3-2 formation. Jack Stephens’ return is a boost to their defense, while Joe Aribo and Flynn Downes are expected to anchor the midfield. Cameron Archer and Tyler Dibling will spearhead their attack, hoping to break City’s resilient backline.

Man City vs Southampton standings

In terms of Man City vs Southampton standings, As the Premier League season progresses, Man City currently sits at the top of the table with 20 points from 8 matches, showcasing a strong performance with six wins. In contrast, Southampton struggles in 21st place with just 1 point, having secured only one draw this season.

Premier League table & standings

Man City is at the top, while Southampton is fighting to avoid relegation.

Man City vs Southampton H2H stats and form

A glance at the Man City vs Southampton form reveals prior head-to-head matches between these two teams, which date back to March 16, 2022, have been evenly matched, with Southampton winning two of those matches and Man City drawing two and two after ninety minutes of play.

Nine goals were scored by The Gunners and ten by The Reds in those matches, for a total of 19 goals scored between them. That’s 3.17 goals per game on average. On April 02, 2024, on Premier League match day 23, these teams played their most recent league encounter, with Southampton defeating Man City 3-1.

Man City vs Southampton Head-to-Head stats

Man City vs Southampton matches results

Here is are all previous Man City vs Southampton matches with all the results and score records.