Man City vs Southampton: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Premier League champions will be anticipating a big win

Manchester City will be looking to make a statement on Saturday as they welcome struggling Southampton to the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League champions left it late to beat Wolves last time out and can leapfrog Liverpool into top spot, before the table-toppers travel to Arsenal on Sunday.

Erling Haaland has gone three League games without a goal - his longest barren run since joining - but will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing Saints, particularly after bagging a brace in the 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Southampton have just one point from their opening eight games, and let a two-goal lead slip against Leicester City last time out to lose yet again.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Man City vs Southampton is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

The match will take place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Where to watch Man City vs Southampton

TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm BST.

Man City vs Southampton team news

Kevin De Bruyne remains a doubt for City, along with Kyle Walker. Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees, while Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku will miss the game.

Saints will be missing Ryan Fraser following his red card during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Leicester. Yukinari Sugawara and Ross Stewart are doubts, while Gavin Bazunu is out.

Man City vs Southampton prediction

This could be a cricket score. The reigning champions against, arguably, the worst team in the league, anything less than a thumping win for City would be a disappointment.

Haaland will have no better opportunity to get back amongst the goals, and his supporting cast will likely feel the same.

Man City to win, 4-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Man City wins: 41

Draws: 27

Southampton wins: 33

Man City vs Southampton match odds

Man City: 1/10

Draw: 10/1

Southampton: 22/1

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).