FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Southampton fixture

Man City prepare to entertain Southampton at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 12 wins, and Southampton have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 02 OctSouthampton0 - 0Man CityPREM
2003/2004Sat 17 AprMan City1-3SouthamptonPREM
2003/2004Sat 01 NovSouthampton0 - 2Man CityPREM
2002/2003Sun 11 MayMan City0 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2002/2003Sat 05 OctSouthampton2 - 0Man CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 03 MarMan City0 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2000/2001Mon 23 OctSouthampton0 - 2Man CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Southampton is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Saints have hit 6 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 24 points from their 20 games played so far, Southampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 14 points from their 20 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City6213777
Southampton60335133

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Sky Blues to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southampton Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.