Southampton vs Manchester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

Pep Guardiola’s men have defeated the Saints once this season.

Southampton are ready to host Manchester City in gameweek 36 of English Premier League 2024-25 season. The interesting English club football fixtures is all set to take place at the St. Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton FC did put in a good effort against Pep Guardiola’s men as they did not let them score more than a goal. The Saints eventually lost the game because their attack was weak. The hosts will be demoted at the end of the season and will be a part of the EFL Championship from the next season.

Manchester City haven’t had a season as per their standards. The Cityzens did not win any trophies in their 2024-25 campaign. They are in a tight battle for the UEFA Champions League spot for the next season alongside a few other teams on the Premier League points table. For Pep Guardiola and Man City, it will be an important clash.

Serving up that midweek motivation 💪 pic.twitter.com/lgkfDvx6vC

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 7, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Southampton, England
• Stadium: St. Mary’s Stadium
• Date: Saturday, May 10
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT/ 09:00 ET/ 06:00 PT
• Referee: Tim Robinson
• VAR: In use

Form:

Southampton: L-L-D-L-L

Manchester City: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

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 (Manchester City)

The Norwegian striker 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.

Sky high 💫 pic.twitter.com/CHfav6MEnI

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 7, 2025

Match Facts

• 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.

Southampton vs Manchester City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win @1/5 bet365
• Erling Haaland to score @13/5 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 William Hill

Injury and 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.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 26

Southampton won: 4

Manchester City won: 18

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ramsdale (GK); Harwood-Bells, Bednarek, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Downes, Ugochukwu, Manning; Fernandes, Sulemana; Stewart

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

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 in the upcoming Premier League 2024-25 clash.

Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Manchester City

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, Jio Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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