Manchester City 1-0 Southampton

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City are in formidable form, having gone 15 games without defeat and winning five of their last six matches. The Citizens have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 17 times in their previous six outings, averaging an impressive 2.83 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. City's defensive solidity is also noteworthy, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. Their last two matches have been particularly impressive, with a 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Champions League and a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against Wolves in the Premier League, demonstrating their ability to dominate both domestically and in Europe.

Southampton

Southampton are enduring a torrid run of form, finding themselves languishing in 19th position with just one point from eight matches. The Saints are currently on a concerning three-match losing streak, having conceded three goals in each of their last three Premier League outings against Leicester, Arsenal, and Bournemouth. Their defensive frailties are evident, with no clean sheets in their last 10 games and a worrying average of 2.33 goals conceded per match in their previous six fixtures. While Southampton have managed to score in 83% of their recent matches, their goal difference of -8 highlights the significant challenges they face at both ends of the pitch. The team's inability to secure a victory in their last seven games, coupled with their tendency to be involved in high-scoring affairs (67% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals), suggests that the Saints are struggling to find the right balance between attack and defence as they battle to climb out of the relegation zone.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City have shown impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have secured four wins and two draws, demonstrating their strength on home soil. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 14 goals in these six games, averaging an impressive 2.33 goals per match. Notably, their 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Praha in the Champions League stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. City's defence has also been solid, conceding only six goals and keeping two clean sheets. The team's ability to produce entertaining matches is clear, with 83% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their resilience was on display in their most recent Premier League home fixture, where they edged out Fulham in a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Southampton

Southampton's away form has been particularly poor, with the Saints currently on a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats on the road. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded three goals in each of their last three away league matches. Despite this, Southampton have managed to find the back of the net in five of their six recent away games, including a high-scoring 5-3 victory over Cardiff City in the League Cup. However, their inability to keep clean sheets has been a major issue, with the team conceding in all six matches. The Saints' struggles are further highlighted by their league position, sitting 19th with just one point from eight games. Their only positive result away from home in this period came in a 1-1 draw against Everton in the League Cup, but even that wasn't enough to mask their overall poor form on their travels.