Southampton vs Man City Tips - Citizens to Advance Against Struggling Saints

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 10 Jan 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 10 Jan 2023

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Southampton vs Man City predictions for Wednesday’s EFL Cup match
The fixture is being played at St Mary’s (20:00 GMT)
Man City have won their last 3 away matches
Can the Citizens extend their unbeaten run with a cup win?
Preview, stats & team news

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Man City have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches (Getty Images)

Southampton vs Man City Preview

Southampton remain in poor form and are likely to struggle against a hard to beat Man City side. The Citizens often create chances and can seal a comfortable win in the EFL Cup.

Southampton vs Man City Preview
Head-to-Head
Southampton Form
Southampton Team News
Man City Form
Man City Team News
Southampton vs Man City FAQ

Southampton have lost their last 2 home matches
Southampton have conceded 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches (Premier League)
Southampton have conceded 4+ goals in their last 2 matches against Man City
Man City have won their last 3 away matches
Man City have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches

Head-to-Head

Man City have a 40-32 advantage against Southampton in 99 meetings with 27 draws.

Southampton Form

Southampton ended their three-match losing streak and beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Saints went 1-0 down before James Ward-Prowse and Adam Armstrong responded either side of half time.

Southampton previously lost at home against Nottingham Forest (1-0) and Brighton (3-1) and away at Fulham (2-1).

Nathan Jones has lost four of his six matches in charge at St Mary’s

Southampton Team News

Defenders Valentino Livramento, Armel Bella-Kotchap and Juan Larios are ruled out.

Forward Theo Walcott and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy are also out.

Man City Form

Man City comfortably beat Chelsea 4-0 at home in the FA Cup last time out. Riyad Mahrez struck twice and Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez also got on the scoresheet.

It was the Citizens’’ fourth victory in their last five. Wins also came at Chelsea (1-0) and Leeds (3-1) and at home against Liverpool (3-2).

Man City Team News

Forward Jack Grealish is doubtful with illness.

Defender Ruben Dias is ruled out.

Southampton vs Man City FAQ

What time does Southampton vs Man City Start?

The match starts at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, January 11

Verdict

Southampton v Man City

Southampton have been poor against mid-lower table Premier League sides recently. City will be a step up in quality and an away victory is predicted in the EFL Cup.

Man City -1

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