Southampton vs Manchester City Predictions

The Saints are on a poor run of form, and the Cityzens are back in their form. Manchester City are likely to secure a win against Southampton.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton

Date: Saturday, 10^th May 2025

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

Manchester City can move one step closer to securing a top-five finish in the Premier League if they prevail against already-relegated Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday afternoon.

The Citizens are looking to complete their seventh PL double over the Saints after securing a narrow 1-0 win in the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium in October last year, courtesy of an early Erling Haaland goal.

Head-to-head:

• Southampton have won 7 of the 39 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City have recorded 23 victories.
• The remaining 9 clashes ended in draws.
• Manchester City are on a nine-match unbeaten run in the EPL.
• Southampton have won one of their last five matches against Man City.
• The Saints are on a 12-match winless run in the league.
• Manchester City have kept 6 clean sheets in the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
• Southampton have scored just 3 goals in the last 7 games against the Cityzens.
• Man City won the first leg 1-0.
• 6 of their last 8 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Southampton in the League: L-L-D-L-L
• Southampton in all competitions: L-L-D-L-L
• Manchester United in the League: D-W-W-W-W
• Manchester United in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

•  Southampton will be without the services of Charlie Taylor and Ryan Fraser as they are not fully fit. Albert Gronbaek’s availability also depends on his match fitness.
• Rodri and Nathan Ake are injured and will not be a part of Man City’s squad. John Stones’ availability depends on his fitness levels.

Player(s) to watch:

• Mateus Fernandes will have an important role to play for the Saints here. Southampton have their pride on the line and they will be looking to give their all here to secure a win. The young Portugal midfielder has five goal involvements in 33 league games this season. Fernandes will have to step up and help his side both in the midfield and in the attacking front.
• Erling Haaland has recovered from the injury and is once again available to be in action for Manchester City. Erling Haaland is the top marksman of the Cityzens this season as well. He hasn’t had the best season, but he still scored 21 goals in 28 Premier League games this season. Haaland will not be able to win the Golden Boot this season.