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Man City vs Southampton Preview & Tips - Hosts backed to continue fine goal-scoring form

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  • Man City vs Southampton predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match
  • The fixture is being played at the Etihad Stadium (3:00 pm BST)
  • Can City record another dominant win at home in the Premier League?
  • Preview, tips, stats & team news
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Man City have won to nil in their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

Man City vs Southampton Preview & Tips


Manchester City have been flying in front of goal. They are backed to cover the -2 handicap here and win to nil.

  • Man City have won to nil in their last 3 matches (Premier League)
  • Man City have covered a -2 handicap in their last 5 home matches (all competitions)
  • Southampton have conceded 3+ goals in 2 of their last 3 away matches (Premier League)

Head-to-Head


Man City have a 38-32 advantage against Southampton in 95 meetings with 25 draws.

Man City Form


Man City beat Leipzig 6-3 at the Etihad on Wednesday to extend their winning run to four matches. 

Nathan Ake, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, Joao Cancelo and Gabriel Jesus all scored. The Citizens dominated with 16 shots and 2.74 expected goals. 

Pep Guardiola’s side recovered from a 1-0 loss against Spurs in the Premier League. They recorded consecutive 5-0 wins against Norwich and Arsenal before a 1-0 victory against Leicester. 

Man City Team News


Goalkeeper Zack Steffen remains sidelined due to injury.

Defenders John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are doubtful with knocks. 

Southampton Form


Southampton remain winless in the Premier League this season and have drawn their last three matches.

The Saints held West Ham to a 0-0 draw at St Mary’s last time out. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side had just 41% possession and 0.78 expected goals. 

Southampton have failed to win in their last six top-flight matches. They have also lost 11 of their last 13 on the road. 

Southampton Team News


Wingers Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong and midfielder William Smallbone are ruled out. 

Striker Shane Long will face a late fitness test after his quarantine period. 

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Verdict

Man City are firing on all cylinders at the Etihad and Southampton have a terrible recent away record. I am backing City to keep another clean sheet and win 3-0 at home.

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