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 Mönchengladbach | 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' Manchester City FC have kicked off against Southampton FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Manchester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' It’s high time Ralph Hasenhuttl made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' A goal from the Belgium international Kevin De Bruyne! He fires home on 15 to make it 1-0!
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester City FC and Southampton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Ward-Prowse makes it 1-1.
- 30' Nathan Redmond has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Magnificent from Riyad Mahrez! That is 80 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Manchester City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Moussa Djenepo is replaced by Nathan Tella.
- 48' Against the run of play, Ilkay Gundogan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 53' Manchester City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Jeremy Doku scoring 1 goals.
- 55' Riyad Mahrez doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' What a moment for Che Adams! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Magnificent from Kevin De Bruyne! That is 80 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Ferran Torres. He replaces Riyad Mahrez on 61 minute.
- 63' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Jack Stephens is replaced by Ibrahima Diallo on 63 minute.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' A change in the Manchester City FC ranks — Kevin De Bruyne exits the field as Sergio Aguero enters on 72.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' Benjamin Mendy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oleksandr Zinchenko at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fernandinho.
- 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Southampton FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Manchester City FC 5-2 Southampton FC.
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 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Raheem Sterling | 4 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| David Silva | 2 |
| Phil Foden | 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 Mönchengladbach
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.