The Matchday 36 clash in the Premier League between Southampton and Manchester City will take place on May 10 at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Manchester City: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
The team has been unable to secure a victory in the Premier League for 11 consecutive matches. During this streak, the club has suffered nine defeats and managed two draws. In the last round, Simon Rusk's side even lost to Leicester, who are just one step above them in the standings (0-2). With four rounds remaining, Southampton has only 11 points, equaling Derby's record for the fewest points in a Premier League season (2007/08).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 league matches.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Southampton's last 8 Premier League games.
- The club's winless home streak in the Premier League stands at 12 matches (1 draw and 11 losses).
Predicted lineup for Southampton (5-4-1)
Aaron Ramsdale – Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Kyle Walker-Peters – Lesley Ugochukwu, Mateus Fernandes, Flynn Downes, Kamaldeen Sulemana – Ross Stewart.
Manchester City
The Citizens have risen to third place in the standings. This happened after the club went unbeaten in the Premier League over the last two months (5 wins and 2 draws). In the previous four rounds, Pep Guardiola's side secured victories: at home against Crystal Palace (5-2), Aston Villa (2-1), and Wolverhampton (1-0), and away against Everton (3-0). Notably, the team could even finish the season in second place, as they are only three points behind Arsenal.
- A maximum of three goals were scored in 8 of Manchester City's last 10 Premier League matches.
- At least one team failed to score in 8 of Manchester City's last 11 Premier League games.
- The Citizens have not conceded in the first half in 7 of their last 8 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Stefan Ortega – Mateus Nunes, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly, Ruben Dias – Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan – Kevin De Bruyne, James McAtee, Bernardo Silva – Omar Marmoush.
Defenders Nathan Ake and John Stones are in the club's infirmary. It's worth noting that midfielder Rodri Hernandez has finally recovered, although his participation in the match is still in question due to his lack of match fitness.
Referee
Tim Robinson (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 23%.
Southampton vs. Manchester City: Match Prediction
It seems likely that Southampton will match Derby's record for the fewest points in a season, as they still have to face two Champions League zone teams at home and Everton away in their remaining three matches. The team is simply playing out this season, having collected just two points in their last 11 matches, conceding two or more goals in seven of those games.
Pep Guardiola can salvage this disappointing season. By stabilizing their play in the second half of the season, the team has edged closer to the second spot in the standings. Manchester City has faced the bottom three teams five times this season, winning all, with four victories by at least a two-goal margin. Additionally, the Citizens have defeated Southampton in 11 of their last 14 Premier League encounters.
My prediction – Manchester City with a handicap (-1.5)
