Man City will be the overwhelming favorites when they welcome Southampton to the Etihad in the Premier League on Saturday.
The reigning champions could move back to the top of the league standings with a third successive win. City build confidence last weekend with a hard-fought success on the road against Wolves.
It has been a miserable start to the season for Southampton on their return to the Premier League. Russell Martin’s job already looks in question after failing to win in their opening eight.
A glorious opportunity passed them by against Leicester at St Mary’s last Saturday after throwing away a 2-0 advantage. An impossible challenge looks to be on the cards this weekend.
Odds
As expected, Man City will be the shortest price of any side in the Premier League this weekend on the moneyline. An away win for Southampton is available at a massive price of +2025.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | -980 |
| Draw | +1120 |
| Southampton | +2025 |
City’s Dominant Record Against Saints Hard to Overlook
| Total | Man City | Southampton | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 36 | 22 | 8 | 6 |
| Premier League Games | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 |
| Goals | 109 | 72 | 37 |
Since losing three straight matches against the Saints between 2001 and 2004, City have avoided defeat in the last 12. Over that period, the hosts have recorded ten home wins, with two ending in draws.
Southampton’s overall record against City paints an even poorer picture for the visitors. The Saints have won just one of their last 14 Premier League meetings with City, with that success coming in the COVID-19-impacted season in 2019-20.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.75 Goals @ -115
Man City vs. Southampton Key Stats
- Man City are on their longest ever unbeaten run in the Premier League, going 31 without loss.
- City have fallen behind in 12 of their last 31 matches, but have come back to win on ten occasions.
- Southampton have lost seven of eight in the EPL this term. That marks their worst start to a season since 1998-99.
Man City Team News
Rodri remains out for the season, but City have dealt expertly without the Spaniard.
Matteo Kovacic and Ilkay Gundogan have filled the midfield positions, with the former being one of City’s standout stars so far this term. Kevin De Bruyne could return after recovering from injury.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rico Lewis, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku
Southampton Team News
Ryan Fraser serves his suspension at the Etihad this weekend after being sent off against Leicester.
Will Smallbone isn’t likely to return until the middle of next month, while Ross Stewart is still a few weeks away from making his comeback. Juan Larios is also a doubt this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Tyler Dibling, Joe Aribo, Flynn Downes, Mateus Fernandes, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Cameron Archer
Man City vs. Southampton Prediction
There’s no denying that Man City will likely come out on top this weekend. But, they are typically an irritating team to find value.
The fact that they fall behind frequently means that there could be value in City coming from behind to win, while Southampton (+3) could be an interesting avenue.
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