class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In prolific form at the Etihad Stadium, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola's men to secure a big win over a Saints side that look fragile on the road
Manchester City will be determined to extend their winning streak when they welcome Southampton to the Etihad Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash.
Having lost their opening match of the season away to Tottenham, Pep Guardiola’s men have now won four games in a row in all competitions.
Manchester City vs Southampton latest odds
Boasting 11 wins and no defeats in their last 12 home games against this opposition, Man City are overwhelming 1/8 (1.13) favourites with bet365 to come out on top once again here.
Without a win in four league games so far, Southampton are on offer at 16/1 (17.00) to get off the mark by pulling off a shock win over the champions.
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The visitors’ last three league fixtures have all resulted in draws, and there are odds of 17/2 (9.50) available on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.
Manchester City vs Southampton team news
Aymeric Laporte and John Stones will be assessed after being deemed unfit to take on RB Leipzig in Wednesday’s Champions League win, while Zack Steffen remains doubtful due to Covid-19.
Shane Long is back in training following Covid-19 but Stuart Armstrong, Theo Walcott and long-term absentee William Smallbone are all ruled out.
Manchester City vs Southampton preview
City have certainly done their best to make up for the frustrating 1-0 opening defeat at Tottenham, winning four games from four and scoring 17 goals in the process.
In fact, they have now hit the net 21 times in just their last four matches in their own backyard, albeit conceding three times in their exciting 6-3 win over Leipzig in midweek.
This must make for ominous reading for Ralph Hasenhuttl, who has seen his team equal the record for heaviest Premier League defeat twice in the last two seasons.
What’s more, they have conceded 16 goals in just their last four visits to this ground and have managed just one clean sheet in their last 15 Premier League fixtures.
Manchester City vs Southampton tips & predictions
All in all, odds of 11/10 (2.10) look like excellent value on Manchester City continuing their prolific form and overcoming Southampton in their fifth successive home game to feature over 3.5 goals.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.