Southampton FC vs Manchester City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Probert
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Scott Ledger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Everton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southampton FC is hosting Manchester City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' David Silva puts Manchester City FC on the lead.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester City FC's compact .
- 20' It’s high time Ralph Hasenhuttl made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Southampton FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester City FC backline.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Sergio Aguero is booked for Manchester City FC — Yellow card on 32.
- 37' A stunning finish from Pierre Emile Hojbjerg — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danilo Luiz da Silva, as he is very good at scoring at St. Mary's Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' What a strike from James Ward-Prowse! The score is 2-1.
- 46' The whistle greets Mario Lemina as he departs to be replaced by Nathan Redmond.
- 48' Sergio Aguero adds to his 0 season tally! Manchester City FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Charlie Austin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 59' The crowd applauds Oriol Romeu as he leaves the pitch. Yann Valery steps in for Southampton FC.
- 64' Manchester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Charlie Austin is replaced by Shane Long.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vincent Kompany.
- 73' Poor challenge from Jan Bednarek. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' Manchester City FC ring the changes. Sergio Aguero has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Jesus to step up.
- 78' Danilo was booked on 78.
- 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 84' Leroy Sane gets the nod from Manchester City FC. He replaces Riyad Mahrez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Pierre Emile Hojbjerg was booked on 85.
- 86' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Fernandinho by Kyle Walker on 86 minute.
- Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 1
- 5
- 35
- 16
-
14
Oriol Romeu ↓ Yan Valery 59'
- 23
-
18
Mario Lemina ↓ Nathan Redmond 46'
-
10
Charlie Austin ↓ Shane Long 68'
- 11
- 66
Bench
- 28
- 9
- 3
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↑ 46'
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 68'
- 17
-
43
Yan Valery ↑ 59'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 31
-
25
Fernandinho ↓ Kyle Walker 86'
- 20
- 7
- 4
- 3
- 14
- 35
-
10
Sergio Aguero ↓ Gabriel Jesus 73'
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↓ Leroy Sane 84'
Bench
-
19
Leroy Sane ↑ 84'
- 30
-
33
Gabriel Jesus ↑ 73'
-
2
Kyle Walker ↑ 86'
- 5
- 47
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Raheem Sterling | 4 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Che Adams | 2 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Manchester City FC Form
2018-12-30
Southampton FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2018-12-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
L
2018-12-22
Manchester City FC
2–3
Crystal Palace FC
L
2018-12-15
Manchester City FC
3–1
Everton FC
W
2018-12-12
Manchester City FC
2–1
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
W
2018-12-08
Chelsea FC
2–0
Manchester City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Manchester City FC
73%
Southampton FC or Manchester City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.