History of the Southampton v Manchester City fixture
Manchester City travel to take on Southampton at St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 10 wins, and Southampton have come away with 18 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Southampton was back in October 2004, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sun 19 Aug | Man. City | 3 - 2 | Southampton | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 28 Jan | Man. City | 3 - 1 | Southampton | F.A. Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 01 Jan | Man. City | 2 - 1 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 02 Oct | Southampton | 0-0 | Man. City | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Apr | Man. City | 1 - 3 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 Nov | Southampton | 0 - 2 | Man. City | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sun 11 May | Man. City | 0 - 1 | Southampton | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southampton have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Saints have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Manchester City however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Sky Blues, and 5 goals against.
Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.
Manchester City's total of 53 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 6 |
| Manchester City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 14 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Manchester City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Southampton. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southampton | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Manchester City | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here