Southampton vs Manchester City
19 December 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Southampton AH+1.5
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.71 odds taken 0303 GMT, Saturday 19 December
The afternoon kick-off in the Premier League on Saturday features the clash between Southampton and Manchester City as the betting tips continue at St Mary’s Stadium.
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Southampton Preview – Can Saints frustrate their visitors?
Saturday’s hosts, Southampton, bring a three-match unbeaten run into this important clash near the top of the Premier League against Manchester City, as the 3rd placed hosts look to grab another valuable three points.
Recent wins against Brighton and Sheffield United along with a solid point in a 1-1 draw away from home at Arsenal have helped lift The Saints into 3rd place and early contention for a possible top four finish but there’s still a long way to go this season.
Nevertheless, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have been a revelation so far in this campaign as the hosts have picked up important wins at home against the likes of Everton and Newcastle United and their confidence is such that they won’t be fearing a visit from Manchester City here, having won four of their last five matches at St Mary’s Stadium.
Recent performances suggest that Pep Guardiola’s side have lost a little bit of confidence in front of goal in recent times as they’ve been held by Manchester United 0-0 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and 1-1 at home against lowly West Brom at the Etihad Stadium.
Convincing wins beforehand over Burnley 5-0 and a 2-0 win over Fulham had seemingly set City on their way but these were both at home and the visitors have since been held to two draws on the trot while picking up just one win out of their last five matches on their travels.
That win came in the shape of a narrow 1-0 win at basement dwellers, Sheffield united, and whilst City aren’t yet firing on all cylinders, Southampton may well fancy their chances of producing an upset here.
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Southampton vs Manchester City
Key Facts – Southampton vs Manchester City Tip
- Southampton have lost just 1 of their last 11 matches overall
- Southampton have won 4 of their last 5 matches at home
- Manchester City have won just 1 of their last 5 away from home
Southampton with the handicap here therefore appeals.
The best betting odds for Southampton vs Manchester City
Soton to win: 7.30 at Marathonbet
Draw: 4.90 at Marathonbet
Man City to win: 1.51 at Marathonbet
