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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Southampton FC launch into their encounter with Manchester City FC.
- 5' Vincent Kompany has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Manchester City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by David Silva on 10.
- 15' Southampton FC have won 417 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' A quiet spell here at St. Mary's Stadium. Southampton FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Manchester City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Jeremy Doku scoring 1 goals.
- 30' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 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' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' What a moment for James Ward-Prowse! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Southampton FC make a change. Mario Lemina trudges off to be replaced by Nathan Redmond on 46 minutes.
- 48' Sergio Aguero has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex McCarthy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester City FC.
- 58' A moment of madness from Charlie Austin on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 59' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Oriol Romeu is replaced by Yann Valery on 59 minute.
- 64' The travelling Manchester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Charlie Austin by Shane Long on 68 minute.
- 72' Manchester City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 73' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Jan Bednarek gets a Yellow card.
- 73' Manchester City FC make a change. Sergio Aguero trudges off to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus on 73 minutes.
- 78' Danilo is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' Bernardo Silva is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
- 84' Manchester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leroy Sane is hanging Riyad Mahrez on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Pierre Emile Hojbjerg.
- 86' The Manchester City FC bench stirs into life. Fernandinho is withdrawn and Kyle Walker gets his opportunity.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Manchester City FC players.
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 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Phil Foden | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 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.