Manchester City will be aiming to continue their pursuit of the Premier League title when they host Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in round 9. The Citizens are riding high after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wolverhampton, with John Stones stepping up to deliver a late match-winner. With Liverpool still holding the top spot, Pep Guardiola’s side will be determined to keep the pressure on by securing all three points. Although Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training, the star midfielder is unlikely to be risked for this match, while Jack Grealish is pushing for a spot in the starting lineup.
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Southampton, on the other hand, head into this fixture on the back of three straight losses, struggling to find form and consistency. The Saints’ defense looked shaky once again in their recent 3-2 defeat to Leicester City, and facing a high-flying Manchester City side on the road will be a daunting task. With Ryan Fraser suspended and Will Smallbone just returning from injury, the visitors will need to dig deep to avoid another disappointing outcome. All signs point to a challenging afternoon for Southampton at the Etihad.
Manchester City vs Southampton Important H2H Stats:
The upcoming clash at Etihad Stadium promises to be an intriguing encounter between Manchester City and Southampton. Historically, the two sides have had some interesting matches, and the super computer has analyzed past head-to-head stats and performances to give insights into this fixture.
The last meeting between these teams was on April 8, 2023, with Manchester City emerging victorious 4-1 away at St. Mary’s Stadium. In the current Premier League standings, Manchester City are positioned 2nd, aiming to challenge for the title, while Southampton are struggling near the bottom.
Key players to watch include Cameron Archer, who is Southampton’s top scorer this season with 2 goals. The Saints will need to keep a close eye on Bernardo Silva, who has provided the most assists (3) for the Citizens. Defensive discipline will also play a role, as Rúben Dias leads Manchester City with 3 yellow cards, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis holds the same number for Southampton.
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Statistically, Manchester City have been most effective in scoring during the final 15 minutes of the game (75-90 minutes), netting 31.6% of their goals during this period. Conversely, Southampton’s defense has shown vulnerability at the start of matches, conceding 33.3% of their goals in the first 15 minutes (0-15 minutes).
In terms of ball possession, Manchester City dominate with an average of 65.5%, reflecting their style of controlling games, while Southampton manage an average possession of 55.88%. For those looking at corner bets, City lead with an average of 9.5 corners per match compared to Southampton’s 5.13.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) stats show that 87.5% of Manchester City’s games have seen both teams find the back of the net, while Southampton’s figure stands at 62.5%. This could suggest an open, attacking game when these sides meet on Saturday.
For a more detailed analysis, check out the pre-match and live odds available, where you can also catch live coverage of the game.
Manchester City Vs Southampton Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Manchester City | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 6 | 0 |
| Home Wins | 3 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 3 | 0 |
| Total Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Home Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Away Draws | 1 | 0 |
| Total Lost | 0 | 7 |
| Home Losses | 0 | 3 |
| Away Losses | 0 | 4 |
| Total Goals For | 19 | 6 |
| Home Goals For | 11 | 3 |
| Away Goals For | 8 | 3 |
| Total Goals Against | 9 | 18 |
| Home Goals Against | 6 | 8 |
| Away Goals Against | 3 | 10 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 1 | 0 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 0 | 0 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 1 | 0 |
| Total Failed To Score | 0 | 3 |
| Home Failed To Score | 0 | 2 |
| Away Failed To Score | 0 | 1 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 2.38 | 0.75 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 2.75 | 0.75 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 2 | 0.75 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 1.13 | 2.25 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 2 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 0.75 | 2.5 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 21m | 42m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 18m | 7m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 24m | 65m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 20m | 53m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 33m | 41m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 14m | 65m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Manchester City | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 4 (21.1%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 15-30 | 4 (21.1%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 30-45 | 4 (21.1%) | 0 (0%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (5.3%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 60-75 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 6 (31.6%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Manchester City | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 3 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 3 (33.3%) | 1 (5.6%) |
| 30-45 | 1 (11.1%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (11.1%) | 1 (5.6%) |
| 60-75 | 0 (0%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| 75-90 | 1 (11.1%) | 4 (22.2%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Manchester City | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 996 | 694 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 825 | 332 |
| Av Possession Percent | 65.50 | 55.88 |
| Fouls | 51 | 95 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 6.38 | 11.88 |
| Offside | 7 | 9 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 18 | 25 |
| Shots Blocked | 48 | 36 |
| Shots Off Target | 55 | 29 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 6.88 | 3.63 |
| Shots On Target | 56 | 32 |
| Av Shots On Target | 7.00 | 4.00 |
| Total Corners | 76 | 41 |
| Av Corners | 9.50 | 5.13 |
| BTTS | 87.5 | 62.5 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 7.11 | 6.74 |
| Tackles | 106 | 139 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | Manchester City | Southampton | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Over 1.5 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 75 |
| Over 2.5 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 75 |
| Over 3.5 | 75 | 25 | 25 | 75 |
| Over 4.5 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Over 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| Under 2.5 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 25 |
| Under 3.5 | 25 | 75 | 75 | 25 |
| Under 4.5 | 50 | 100 | 75 | 100 |
| Under 5.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Manchester City vs Southampton Prediction
Manchester City will be heavy favorites heading into this Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium. The Citizens are currently in excellent form, showing resilience in their recent win against Wolverhampton, where they managed to grab a late winner. Pep Guardiola’s side is known for their attacking prowess, and with key players like Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish expected to feature, they will likely dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
Southampton, on the other hand, are struggling at the bottom of the table and have lost three consecutive matches. Despite some bright performances from their top scorer, Cameron Archer, the Saints have been defensively vulnerable, particularly at the start of games. This makes it a daunting task for them to stop City’s relentless attack, especially at the Etihad, where Manchester City have been formidable.
Given the form of both teams, Manchester City’s superior squad depth, and their determination to overtake Liverpool at the top of the table, it is hard to see anything other than a home win. The Saints are likely to struggle to contain City’s attacking waves, and with City scoring a high percentage of their goals in the final quarter of the game, a comfortable win for the home side seems likely.
Prediction: Manchester City to win 3-0.