Manchester City looks to seal their fifth consecutive win across all competitions this weekend when they take on Southampton. The match schedules for Saturday at the Etihad Stadium with kickoff at 5 pm.
The Citizens, currently picked nine points in the last four fixtures in the Premier League to take the fifth spot. On the other hand, Southampton sits 14th on the table with three points after four matches in the season.
Pep Guardiola started the campaign on a low note while losing the Community Shield to Leicester City. Furthermore, a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspurs in the Premier League opener left a bad taste.
However, there was no doubt that Pep would turn things around. A 6-3 win in the Champions League group stages against RB Leipzig was a major statement in the title defense this season by the Citizens.
Furthermore, the side followed, with netting 11 goals without conceding in their domestic fixtures against Norwich City, Arsenal and Leicester City. The side ends the month with a trip to Paris Saint Germaine in the Champions League.
On the other hand, the Saints started off the campaign on a low note. A 3-1 loss to Everton was a major disappointment. However, the Saints remain unbeaten in all competitions including a 8-0 win away to Newport County in the EFL. Furthermore, a 1-1 draw to Manchester United was a major boost.
Manchester City vs Southampton Head to Head
Both sides have 20 games against each other with Manchester City taking 15 wins while Southampton with three games. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Man City 6-3 RB Leipzig
- Leicester City 0-1 Man City
- Man City 5-0 Arsenal
- Tottenham 1-0 Man City
- Leicester City 1-0 Man City
Away
- Southampton 0-0 West Ham
- Newcastle 2-2 Southampton
- Newport County 0-8 Southampton
- Southampton 1-1 Man United
- Everton 3-1 Southampton
Manchester City Team News
Veteran Zack Steffen will start between the sticks with the two goalkeeping options self-isolating following a positive coronavirus test. Kevin De Bruyne slides straight into the midfield with Ilkay Gundogan stepping to replace Bernardo Silva. Nathan Ake could get a spot in defense.
Southampton Team News
Injury absentees at the camp include Stuart Armstrong and Theo Walcott. After making a recovery, William Smallbone is back in training but this match comes too soon for him.
Prediction and Odds
There is no stopping the current attacking form by the Citizens especially their home form this season.
- Manchester City Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- De Bruyne to Score
