LiontipsManchester City vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (September 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last season Manchester City won the English Premier League title but lost in the final of the Champions League. Any other club would consider that a major success, but not Man City, who will attempt winning the Champions League this year.
At the start of the new season, Pep Guardiola's men lost the Community Shield to Leicester (0:1) and were defeated by Tottenham in the first round of the Premier League (0:1). But after a bad start, the defending champions chalked up three clean sheet victories over Norwich (5:0), Arsenal (5:0), and Leicester (1:0).
City's start in the Champions League was amazing. The Sky-Blues defeated RB Leipzig in a 6:3 thriller. Currently, they lead their group.
Manchester City will be without Laporte, Delap, Mendy, Ederson, and Stones.
Last year, Southampton gave the worst Premier League performance in defense. The team finished 12th in the table. In the summer, the board spent a lot of money on transfers; the Saints signed Adam Amstrong from Blackburn (17.7 million), Romain Perraud from Brest (12 million), and Tino Livramento (5.9 million).
In the first round of the League Cup, Soton crushed Newport (8:0). But the Saints haven't won any games in the Premier League so far. They were defeated in the first round and then drew in the last three games with Manchester United (1:1), Newcastle (2:2), and West Ham (0:0). Southampton are 14th in the table.
Jones, Walcott, Smallbone, and Armstrong are injured.Long in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: Total Under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Southampton.
СтавкаYellow Cards: Total Under 3.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 4 games of Manchester City.
СтавкаGoals In Both Halves - Yes
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorrect Score 4:0
The hosts won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Southampton are preparing for this game very seriously, but the guests' chances are slim. Manchester City demonstrated fantastic performance in the Champions League game and today the Sky-Blues will be in good spirits. We believe that only a miracle can save the Saints from a crushing defeat. We predict a convincing victory for the champions.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) to Manchester City
City won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the last one they won by a margin of three goals. The champions are in good shape and should get a landslide victory. We suggest taking a chance and playing City's win by three goals.
Second wager - Manchester City to win by 3 goals.
