Our Man City vs Southampton Prediction: 3-1
Man City vs Southampton in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 25, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Man City vs Southampton prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City's Last Match – Chelsea vs Man City
Man City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 England Premier League triumph against Chelsea on April 12. In that match, Man City recorded 64% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 36% | 8 (3) | 1.14 | 35 |
 Man City | 64% | 12 (8) | 1.89 | 83 |
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Blackburn
Southampton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn in their last outing. In that match, Southampton saw 59% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 59% | 10 (7) | 2.51 | 53 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.22 | 34 |
Man City vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.33 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Southampton average 2.2 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Man City 19-10
Southampton 22-6
What are the odds for this match?
Man City to win: @1.222
Draw: @6.5
Southampton to win: @11