Southampton vs. Manchester City Tips and Odds – 10/05/2025

• Fixture: Southampton vs Manchester City
• Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Match Preview

Southampton welcome Manchester City to St. Mary’s Stadium for their penultimate home Premier League fixture of the season, with the Saints already relegated after a historically difficult campaign. Southampton sit bottom of the league with just 11 points, having managed only two wins and conceding a staggering 82 goals in 35 matches. Their recent form offers little hope, with defeats to Fulham (1-2) and Leicester City (0-2) in their last two outings, and they haven’t won at home since November.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are pushing to secure a Champions League spot and come into this match in strong form. Pep Guardiola’s side have won six of their last seven in all competitions, including a 1-0 victory over Wolves last Friday and a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win against Nottingham Forest. City’s attack has been firing, regularly scoring two or more goals per game, while their defense has remained solid, conceding just once in their last three league matches.

Team news heavily favors City. Southampton, already low on confidence, are dealing with a lack of firepower-Paul Onuachu is their top league scorer with just four goals, and their squad has struggled with injuries and suspensions throughout the campaign. For City, several key players have been absent: Erling Haaland (ankle), Rodri (ACL), Nathan Aké (foot), and John Stones (thigh) are all out or doubtful, though Haaland and Aké could return before the season ends. Despite these absences, City’s depth has allowed them to maintain their high standards.

The tactical outlook is one-sided. City are expected to dominate possession and territory, exploiting Southampton’s defensive frailties. The Saints have been particularly weak defending against skillful attacks and through balls, while City are forecasted to score from long shots, individual brilliance, and opposition errors. Southampton’s best hope may be to frustrate City and hit on the counter, but their record-scoring one goal or fewer in nine straight league matches-suggests they’ll struggle to trouble Ederson’s goal.

Key Players

Southampton:

• Paul Onuachu: Leading scorer, but with limited service and support.
• Kyle Walker-Peters: Offers attacking thrust from full-back but will be tested defensively.
• Flynn Downes: Midfield engine, likely to be busy against City’s press.

Manchester City:

• Phil Foden: In excellent form, contributing goals and assists regularly.
• Kevin De Bruyne: City’s creative hub, orchestrating attacks and set-pieces.
• Bernardo Silva: Versatile and consistent, often pops up with crucial contributions.

Prediction

All indicators point to a comfortable Manchester City win. The Saints’ defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking threat contrast sharply with City’s firepower and control. Expect City to take charge early and maintain dominance throughout. Predicted score: Southampton 0-3 Manchester City.

Betting Markets & Odds

Odds are approximate and subject to change.

Manchester City are overwhelming favorites and should have little trouble securing three points against a Southampton side already preparing for life in the Championship.