class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Saints have been in prolific form at St Mary's and Al Hain-Cole expects them to help ensure plenty of goalmouth action when Guardiola's men visit
Southampton will be looking to maintain their impressive form with an upset against Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.
The Saints are riding high in third place in the Premier League after a run of just one defeat in their last 11 fixtures.
Southampton vs Manchester City Latest Odds
Having pulled off a shock 1-0 win in their last home match against this opposition last season, they can be backed at 6/1 (7.00) with bet365 to move into second by coming out on top once again.
Pep Guardiola’s men have only won one of their last five league games on the road but are clear 4/9 (1.44) favourites to collect all three points on the south coast.
Three of the guests’ last five matches have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 7/2 (4.50) on them being held to another stalemate here.
Southampton vs Manchester City Team News
With a fully fit squad to choose from, the hosts are likely to stick with the same line-up that drew 1-1 with Arsenal on Wednesday.
Sergio Aguero could be fit to start after making his comeback from the bench in Tuesday’s draw with West Brom, leaving Eric Garcia and Oleg Zinchenko as the only injury absentees.
Southampton vs Manchester City Preview
Aguero’s return would provide a massive boost to a Citizens side struggling for cutting edge this season, scoring just 18 times in their first 12 league matches.
The club’s record goalscorer will certainly back himself to help penetrate an opposition backline that has kept just one clean sheet in their last five matches and conceded 14 times in the two clubs’ last five meetings.
However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s team will also be feeling confident in front of goal after scoring at least twice in each of their last seven home games in the league, as well as successfully finding the net in 12 successive league matches since an opening day defeat at Crystal Palace.
Southampton vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions
All in all, odds of 20/21 (1.95) look like strong value on both teams getting on target and over 2.5 goals being scored for a fifth encounter in six between Southampton and Manchester City.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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