Southampton vs Man City Predictions - Manchester City win with plenty of goals

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 08 May 2025

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Southampton is struggling at the bottom of the Premier League.
Man City is on a five-match winning streak, bolstering their form.
The game is expected to be high-scoring with Man City's strong attack.

Man City have won 5 matches in a row (Getty)

Southampton vs Man City Preview

Southampton are bottom for a reason, they concede plenty and City are finishing the season strong. Expect goals from the visitors.

Southampton vs Man City Preview
Head to Head
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News
Man City Form
Man City Injuries & Team News

Southampton have lost their last 2 games.
Southampton have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 home matches.
Southampton have seen over 4.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 home games against Man City.
Man City have won 5 matches in a row.
Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 4 games.

Head to Head

Man City have a 42-33 advantage against Southampton in 102 meetings with 27 draws.

Southampton Form

Southampton are bottom of the Premier League and have taken just 11 points from 35 matches. The Saints will be guaranteed to finish 20th if they draw or lose against Man City.

Ivan Juric’s team are on a 12-match winless run and have lost 10 of these games. Southampton earned their last point from a 1-1 draw at West Ham, which came before a 2-1 home loss to Fulham.

The Saints suffered their 28th defeat of the Premier League campaign on Saturday and lost 2-0 at Leicester. Juric’s outfit allowed 1.61 XG, were two down at half time and couldn’t reply.

Southampton Injuries & Team News

Southampton have no injuries or suspensions.

Paul Onuachu is likely to lead the line after scoring two goals in his last three appearances at home.

Man City Form

Pep Guardiola’s Man City have boosted their chances of Champions League qualification recently. City are the Premier League’s most in-form team, notching 16 points from six games, and sit third in the table.

The Citizens started a recent five-match winning spell with a 5-2 comeback victory against Crystal Palace. Further wins came against Everton 2-0, Aston Villa 2-1 and Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup.

City added to their run of victories with a 1-0 home triumph against Wolves. It was an even contest, where City had 0.86-0.62 XG and Kevin De Bruyne struck the winner before half time.

Man City Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Rodri and defensive duo John Stones and Nathan Aké remain unavailable with injuries.

City’s top scorer, Erling Haaland, is expected to return here after a long injury lay-off.

Verdict

Southampton v Man City

Southampton have been outplayed in most Premier League matches this season and that is unlikely to change against City. The Citizens are in fine form and can add to their winning run with an away triumph.

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