Southampton vs Manchester City Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Can Saints Avoid a Heavy Defeat?

The Asian Handicap play could be bottom club Southampton +2 and that means a return at odds of -105 if they avoid a two-goal defeat. Losing by two goals against Champions League contenders Man City means that we get our stake refunded.

1-0 Victory for City in Pair’s Previous H2H

Southampton have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The South Coast club managed two shots on target and had 51% possession.

Manchester City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 triumph against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium made it four straight wins. Pep Guardiola's side had two shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, with Kevin De Bruyne finding the net in the 35th minute.

City have claimed back-to-back victories over Southampton. The most recent was a 1-0 home success at Etihad Stadium which followed a 4-1 away win at St. Mary's Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included six City victories, two draws and two Southampton wins.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Man City	37	20	8	9	70	44	26	70:44	68
20	Southampton	37	2	6	29	25	84	-59	25:84	12

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8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 8.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Southampton have had 44.5% possession, 407.0 passes and 3.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.5 goals from 16.5 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.7 corners.

Top scorer Paul Onuachu has found the net 2 times, with Jack Stephens, Lesley Ugochukwu, Mateus Fernandes and Mateus Fernandes getting 1 goals each. Ryan Manning, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mateus Fernandes are the leading assists makers with 1.

City have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 63.4% possession, 600.2 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Omar Marmoush is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland have 2. Ilkay Gundogan has clocked up 3 assists, with Ederson Moraes and Stefan Ortega collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Southampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Aaron Ramsdale (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Jack Stephens, James Bree, Lesley Ugochukwu, Flynn Downes, Welington, Tyler Dibling, Mateus Fernandes, Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Manchester City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson Moraes (GK), Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland.

Expert Premier League Analysis

Injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Southampton vs Manchester City league stats:

• The +2 line has been covered by Southampton in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +2 line has been covered by Southampton in 9 of their last 17 games at home.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by City in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by City in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by City in 2 consecutive games.
• The +2 line has been covered by Southampton in 6 of their last 10 games against City.

Southampton vs Manchester City Prediction

We’re keen to back Southampton +2 in this Premier League clash, with odds of -105 available. The underdogs should perform well with a two-goal start and we’re expecting them to be competitive.

It’s possible to move the line for your selection and this allows bettors to get increasingly bigger odds. If you’re looking for more juice, then this option could tick the boxes.

Southampton +2 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Southampton Asian Hcp +2 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton 1 - 2 Man City

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Man City. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Props

Omar Marmoush Under 1.5 Shots On Target -161

Omar Marmoush (City) hasn't covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in three straight Premier League matches. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -161 available when it comes to this Shots on Target bet.

Latest Omar Marmoush Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-120

First

+295

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-161

Shots

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

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Kevin De Bruyne to Score +190

Kevin De Bruyne (City) has netted two goals in his past five Premier League games. It’s worth a gamble on the +190 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Kevin De Bruyne Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Shots

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Man City Under 6.5 Corners -100

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by City in five consecutive away matches. We advise betting on the -100 that City won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

9.00 3.30 5.70

Home

8.50 2.70 5.80

Away

8.80 4.50 4.30

Man City

Total

8.30 4.40 3.90

Home

8.90 5.50 3.40

Away

8.90 4.30 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-150

Southampton Corners

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Man City Corners

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+540

X

+900

2

-833

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Southampton vs Manchester City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

City Big Favourites With the Bookies

With an estimated 83% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -500 betting odds about Manchester City triumphing in this Premier League match. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1200 about Southampton.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. When it comes to the Both Teams to Score betting, the market make it a close call between BTTS Yes and No.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Premier League match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+1200

X

+600

2

-500

Half-Time Result

1

+800

X

+210

2

-188

Double Chance

1X

+333.3

12

-1000

X2

-2500

Draw No Bet

1

+1000

2

-2000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2

-109

2 Hcp -2

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+220

Over 2.5

-275

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Erling Haaland Favourite to Score the First Goal

The First Goalscorer favourite is Erling Haaland at +265, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals

Erling Haaland (City)

First

-147

Anytime

+265

Omar Marmoush (City)

First

-120

Anytime

+295

Phil Foden (City)

First

+125

Anytime

+430

Kevin De Bruyne (City)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

James McAtee (City)

First

+195

Anytime

+600

Sávio de Oliveira (City)

First

+235

Anytime

+700

Jérémy Doku (City)

First

+245

Anytime

+750

Bernardo Silva (City)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Jack Grealish (City)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Paul Onuachu (Southampton)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Nico O'Reilly (City)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Ilkay Gündogan (City)

First

+335

Anytime

+950

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Josko Gvardiol (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Matheus Nunes (City)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Nico Gonzalez (City)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Mateo Kovacic (City)

First

+540

Anytime

+1700

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Kamal-Deen Sulemana (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Rico Lewis (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots On Target

Phil Foden (City)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

Kevin De Bruyne (City)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

James McAtee (City)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Erling Haaland (City)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-116

Sávio de Oliveira (City)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Jérémy Doku (City)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-152

Omar Marmoush (City)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-161

Jack Grealish (City)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Bernardo Silva (City)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-200

Paul Onuachu (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-217

Nico O'Reilly (City)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Ilkay Gündogan (City)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Josko Gvardiol (City)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Mateo Kovacic (City)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Matheus Nunes (City)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Kamal-Deen Sulemana (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Erling Haaland (City)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-

Omar Marmoush (City)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

-

Phil Foden (City)

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

-

Kevin De Bruyne (City)

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

-

James McAtee (City)

Over 1.5

-263

Under 1.5

-

Sávio de Oliveira (City)

Over 1.5

-294

Under 1.5

-

Jérémy Doku (City)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Bernardo Silva (City)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Jack Grealish (City)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Paul Onuachu (Southampton)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Nico O'Reilly (City)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Ilkay Gündogan (City)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Josko Gvardiol (City)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Nunes (City)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

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