Manchester City FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Southampton FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 07 Mar | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | West Ham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Arsenal FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Manchester City FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 06 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Manchester City FC get us underway at Etihad Stadium.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Kevin De Bruyne doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 20' Oleksandr Zinchenko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Magnificent from James Ward-Prowse! That is 55 goals in 348 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ederson, as he is very good at scoring at Etihad Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Goal! Riyad Mahrez scores his 80 goal in 436 matches.
- 45' Che Adams has been relatively quiet despite scoring 83 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 46' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Moussa Djenepo departs to be replaced by Nathan Tella.
- 48' Ilkay Gundogan does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' What a strike from Riyad Mahrez! The score is 4-1.
- 56' Che Adams adds to his 0 season tally! Southampton FC lead 4-2 — and this changes everything.
- 59' The Belgium Kevin De Bruyne breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 5-2!
- 61' The crowd applauds Riyad Mahrez as he leaves the pitch. Ferran Torres steps in for Manchester City FC.
- 63' Southampton FC make a change. Jack Stephens trudges off to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo on 63 minutes.
- 68' Manchester City FC have won 1020 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 72' Sergio Aguero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin De Bruyne on 72 minute.
- 77' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 81' Benjamin Mendy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oleksandr Zinchenko on 81 minute.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Manchester City FC. Fernandinho will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 31
- 25
- 20
- 2
-
17
Kevin De Bruyne ↓ Sergio Aguero 72'
- 14
- 47
- 11
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↓ Ferran Torres 61'
- 3
Bench
- 9
- 5
- 7
-
22
Benjamin Mendy ↑ 81'
-
10
Sergio Aguero ↑ 72'
-
21
Ferran Torres ↑ 61'
- 16
- 27
- 13
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 3
-
5
Jack Stephens ↓ Ibrahima Diallo 63'
- 35
- 8
- 11
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ Caleb Watts 72'
- 10
- 22
-
12
Moussa Djenepo ↓ Nathan Tella 46'
Bench
- 44
- 2
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 63'
- 19
- 31
- 40
-
23
Nathan Tella ↑ 46'
- 47
-
65
Caleb Watts ↑ 72'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Raheem Sterling | 4 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Che Adams | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2021-03-10
Manchester City FC
5–2
Southampton FC
W
2021-03-07
Manchester City FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
L
2021-03-02
Manchester City FC
4–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2021-02-27
Manchester City FC
2–1
West Ham United FC
W
2021-02-24
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2021-02-21
Arsenal FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Southampton FC
43%
Manchester City FC or Southampton FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.