Southampton FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2021-22 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 Darren England
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Gary Beswick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | Brentford FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 6–3 | W |
| 19 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at St. Mary's Stadium as Southampton FC face off against Manchester City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kyle Walker-Peters makes it 1-0.
- 12' Raheem Sterling, a England , has 30 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' Manchester City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Jan Bednarek. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' 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.
- 46' Southampton FC ring the changes. Nathan Redmond has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Elyounoussi to step up.
- 51' Aymeric Laporte is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester City FC tonight.
- 56' The 29-year-old Lyanco has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Manchester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Jesus is hanging Raheem Sterling on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Magnificent from Aymeric Laporte! That is 14 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oriol Romeu suffering a number of foals already.
- 71' The whistle greets Jan Bednarek as he departs to be replaced by Lyanco.
- 76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester City FC that had 436 games and scored 1020 goals.
- 79' A moment of madness from Stuart Armstrong on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 82' Another change for Southampton FC made on 82 minute. Stuart Armstrong leaves to be changed by Ibrahima Diallo.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Mohamed Elyounoussi will be fuming at that decision.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 44
-
35
Jan Bednarek ↓ Lyanco 71'
- 8
- 6
- 11
- 17
- 2
- 10
- 22
- 18
Bench
- 13
- 32
- 5
- 7
-
24
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 46'
- 9
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 82'
-
4
Lyanco ↑ 71'
- 43
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
- 2
-
7
Raheem Sterling ↓ Gabriel Jesus 60'
- 17
- 14
- 47
- 10
- 16
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 6
- 8
- 25
-
9
Gabriel Jesus ↑ 60'
- 5
- 33
- –
- –
- –
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
2022-01-22
Southampton FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
2022-01-15
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–1
Southampton FC
L
2022-01-11
Southampton FC
4–1
Brentford FC
W
2021-12-28
Southampton FC
1–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2021-12-26
West Ham United FC
2–3
Southampton FC
W
2021-12-15
Crystal Palace FC
2–2
Southampton FC
D
Manchester City FC Form
2022-01-22
Southampton FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
2022-01-15
Manchester City FC
1–0
Chelsea FC
W
2022-01-01
Arsenal FC
1–2
Manchester City FC
W
2021-12-29
Brentford FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2021-12-26
Manchester City FC
6–3
Leicester City FC
W
2021-12-19
Newcastle United FC
0–4
Manchester City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Manchester City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Manchester City FC
65%
Southampton FC or Manchester City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.