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Manchester City vs Southampton: Pre-match analysis and betting tips

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Ace Football previews the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Southampton and offers team news, fixture history, betting tips and the latest odds.

Struggling Southampton are most likely in for a tough assignment when going up against Manchester City this coming Saturday at Etihad Stadium. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take any point here. Southampton must be frustrated and desperate for points after a series of defeats this Premier League season. Their upcoming game against Manchester City provides them with another good chance to get back to winning ways.

Position in the Premier League table: Manchester City vs Southampton

The current standings in the Premier League show us how Manchester City and Southampton have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 10 clash on Saturday.

Current form and fixture history of Manchester City vs Southampton

Manchester City are looking formidable

Manchester City keep brushing aside all resistance adding more points to their tally last time out. The Citizens swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 0-3 against Wolverhampton. They went on to defeat Manchester United 6-3 and made it three on the spin against FC Copenhagen in a 5-0 victory.

Southampton continue to flounder

Southampton go into this encounter hoping to turn a page, as performances in recent matches have been pretty scrappy. The Saints lost their previous three matches by 1-0 against Wolverhampton, 1-0 against Aston Villa and 1-2 against Everton.

Latest games between Manchester City and Southampton

Manchester City smashed Southampton 4-1 in the last meeting between these clubs on March 2022 at St. Mary’s. It ended a run of two consecutive draws against the Saints.

Highlights from the last match between Manchester City and Southampton:

Manchester City vs Southampton Stats

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on stats from the last couple of games that Manchester City and Southampton played across all tournaments.

  • Manchester City have scored in the last 24 matches in a row
  • Manchester City have won the last 11 home matches in a row
  • Manchester City have not lost 25 of the last 27 home matches
  • Manchester City have scored in 26 of the last 27 home matches
  • Manchester City have not lost 21 of the last 23 matches
  • Southampton have not won 13 of the last 15 away matches
  • Southampton have conceded in 10 of the last 11 matches
  • Southampton have lost the last 3 matches in a row
  • Southampton have not won the last 3 matches in a row
  • Southampton have conceded in 4 of the last 5 away matches
  • Manchester City have not lost the last 11 home matches versus Southampton in a row
  • In 10 of the last 12 home matches Manchester City versus Southampton played, both teams scored
  • Manchester City have not lost 16 of the last 18 matches versus Southampton
  • Manchester City have scored in 19 of the last 21 matches versus Southampton
  • Manchester City have won 9 of the last 11 home matches versus Southampton

Players to zoom in on in Manchester City vs Southampton

Erling Braut Haaland has been the most prolific scorer for the home team recently. Surely, Manchester City will be relying on him to once again shine in their upcoming match. Meanwhile, Southampton will be looking to Che Adams in the hope that he will add more goals to his current total of 2 goals in his last 6 games.

Best betting tips: Manchester City vs Southampton

In conclusion, we present betting tips for this game between Manchester City and Southampton, which are based on the above-mentioned stats and facts. Besides the main prediction for this match, we have some low and high-risk alternatives as well.

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