Manchester City will be looking to leave the chasing pack trailing in their wake as the welcome struggling Southampton to the Etihad Stadium. City have been in spectacular form this term – winning 17 games in a row in all competitions and many pundits are suggesting the league is all but over. Southampton have struggled for consistency and goals this season but are always a tough nut for any team to crack.
English Premier League – Etihad Stadium – Wednesday 29th November – 20:00 UK Time
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Manchester City
SouthamptonManchester City
Remarkably, only Everton have taken points off Manchester City with 12 games of the Premier League season and Pep Guardiola’s men sit 8 points clear of the chasing pack at the top of the league. Their remarkable +33 goal difference after 12 games has struck fear into most of their opponents – with the only question marks being whether they can maintain the run of form all season. Gabriel Jesus notched his 8th league goal of the season against Leicester and the Brazilian has a habit of being in the right place, at the right time.
Southampton
The Saints have struggled for goals this term – only managing 9 in their 12 league games so far – an issue Mauricio Pellegino’s men must address. Back to back defeats to Burnley and Liverpool have enhanced the pressure on Pellegrino’s men who have failed to win a game in the league in over a month. Manolo Gabbiadini has been a bit-part player for the Saints this term but the Italian international has scored 3 goals this season and is always a threat.
Head to Head
Southampton hold the upper hand in the head to head showdown between the sides – edging a 31:30 lead with another 25 games ending in draws.
One of those said draws was at the Etihad back in October but City got revenge in April with a 3-0 win at St Mary’s thanks to Leroy Sane, Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany as they secured Champions League qualification.
Odds and Predictions
City have only conceded 7 goals all season whilst Southampton have only managed to score 9.
Both teams to score – NO– looks a shoe in at 8/11 with William Hill.
Gabriel Jesus could be entrusted with a starting birth and the Brazilian has been in great form.
Gabriel Jesus to score anytime is a sensible bet at 1/2 with Uni Bet.
City have put most teams to the sword this season and should have too much for the Saints.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a good bet at 4/11 with Bet Victor.
Manchester City are undefeated in all competitions this season.
Manchester City to be winning at half time and full time pays a valuable 6/10 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Manchester City 3 – 0 Southampton – 13/2 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
The pressure is all on City to keep their remarkable run going but Guardiola’s men simply look too good at the moment. Manchester City to win the match with a -2.5 Asian Handicap looks good value at 11/10 with Stan James.