Man City vs Southampton: Predicted Lineups, Score Prediction and 20/1 Bet Builder

The Premier League continues for both Manchester City and Southampton on Saturday afternoon, as the sides face off at the Etihad Stadium. 

Ahead of the clash, we’ve made a prediction for the game, provided our predicted line-ups for both teams, and picked out a Bet Builder using our comparison tool. 

Man City vs Southampton Bet Builder 

Using our bet builder comparison tool, we’ve picked out a 20/1 bet for Saturday’s clash (price correct as of 11:45, 25.10.24). Featured in our bet is Erling Haaland to have over 2.5 shots on target, Taylor Harwood-Bellis to be shown a card, and Flynn Downes to commit over 1.5 fouls. 

Haaland to have over 2.5 shots on target - Most shots on target in the Premier League this season (23 - 2.9 per game). 

Harwood-Bellis to be shown a card - 3 bookings so far this season, including last appearance. 

Downes to commit over 1.5 fouls - Averaging 1.8 fouls per game in the Premier League this season. 

At the time of writing, the bet is best price 20/1 with SkyBet, but as short as 13/1 elsewhere. Make sure you compare your bet builders to guarantee the best price on the market!

Click here to head straight to the bet!

Man City vs Southampton Team News 

Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku missed the midweek win over Sparta Prague and join Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Kyle Walker on the sidelines. Matheus Nunes is pushing for a start after a superb showing in the week. 

Yukinari Sugawara is a doubt for Southampton, while Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart and Will Smallbone all miss out. Jack Stephens returns from a ban, and his availability may see Russell Martin revert to a three-man defence. 

Ryan Fraser is suspended after his red card against Leicester. 

Man City vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Man City XI (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Gundogan, Savinho; Haaland 

Southampton XI (3-4-3): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Archer, Fernandes 

Man City vs Southampton Score Prediction 

Our prediction for Saturday’s Premier League clash is Man City 5-0 Southampton, with the hosts backed for a big win against the struggling Saints.