The unstoppable Manchester City travel to the South Coast to take on Southampton. Will the champions increase their 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Manchester City to win
The defending champions have won 12 straight Premier League matches, scoring 34 goals during this time while conceding just seven goals. Need we say any more.
Correct Score – Southampton 0-1 Manchester City
Although Man City are averaging nearly three goals per game in their 12-match winning streak, their last three wins have come by one goal, including two 1-0 victories. Southampton are solid defensively at home and will set their stall out to make life difficult for the Cityzens.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Southampton vs Manchester City
Southampton have been inconsistent as they haven’t had the same result twice in a row in their last six Premier League matches.
However, seven points claimed from a possible 12 has lifted Southampton away from a potential dog fight and into relative safety.
If the unthinkable happens and Southampton pull off the upset, they could find themselves in the top ten by Saturday night.
If Southampton are to breach the score sheet, Albanian striker Armando Broja will likely have a say. He has scored a goal in each of his first four home starts and will be aiming for five here. He is priced at 3.9 to score anytime.
For Man City it is a case of churning out the victories and keeping the legs fresh as they have a busy February schedule – Covid permitting.
Man City have only conceded a league-low two first half goals this season with their 54 goals scored equally split between first half and second half play. Based on this some other bets to consider could be Man City half-time, Man City full-time at 1.83, or Man City to score in both halves at 1.91.
Quick Rich
Man City have won their last three Premier League games by one goal, backing the three way handicap with Southampton +1 to tie could be a winner at odds of 3.9.
Southampton vs Manchester City Team News
Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elyounoussi will face fitness tests after their recent recoveries from Covid, Alex McCarthy also remains doubtful. Valentino Livramento and Moussa Djenepo are missing due to injury and international duty respectively.
Ruben Dias was dropped for the win over Chelsea but could slot straight in as Pep Guardiola often rotates his squad. Oleksandr Zinchenko misses this one. Riyad Mahrez’s Algeria were eliminated from the African Cup of Nations, however, he has been given a week’s holiday so will not return for this match.
Starting Lineups
Southampton: Forster, Bednarek, Lyanco, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo, Perraud, Adams, Broja
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne, Jesus, Foden, Grealish
Highlighted Player – Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne’s goal was the difference in the 1-0 win over Chelsea and unlike many players currently hasn’t fallen foul to Guardiola’s squad rotation.
He could impact the game with either a direct goal contribution or an assist.
Most popular FAQ for Southampton vs Manchester City
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
These sides met on 18 September 2021 in a goalless draw.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at St Mary’s.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Southampton vs Manchester City.
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