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Result: Man City 2-1 Southampton

Man City

Home Side

W W W W W

6W 2D 2L

2-1

FA Cup

Southampton

Away Side

D W W W W

8W 2D 0L

DirectWinPredict Verdict

Backing Man City to win — Saturday, 25th April 2026

Best Odds 1.25

Confidence 60%

Implied Prob 80%

⚡ Supporting Bets Extras

Primary Selection

1 — Man City to win

1.25

Over 2.5 Goals70% Over 1.5 Goals90%

Implied Prob

80%

Based on 1.25 odds

Edge vs Bookmaker

-20%

Overpriced

Kelly Stake %

Suggested % of bankroll

⚔ Head to Head Record

Man City

Draws

Southampton

Meetings

40%

BTTS Rate

40%

Over 2.5

2.7

Avg Goals

Supports Pick Man City won 6 of the last 10 meetings (3 draws).

📊 Key Stats Duel Comparison

Man City

Metric

Southampton

1.9

Goals For / Game

2.2

Goals Against / Game

0.8

40%

Clean Sheet %

30%

6-2-2

W — D — L

8-2-0

Win Rate Comparison

60%

80%

🎯 Score Probability Matrix Poisson Model

0-0 5.2%

0-1 8.4%

0-2 6.7%

0-3 3.6%

0-4 1.4%

0-5 0.5%

1-0 7.1%

1-1 11.3%

1-2 9.0%

1-3 4.8%

1-4 1.9%

1-5 0.6%

2-0 4.8%

2-1 7.6%

2-2 6.1%

2-3 3.3%

2-4 1.3%

2-5 0.4%

3-0 2.2%

3-1 3.4%

3-2 2.8%

3-3 1.5%

3-4 0.6%

3-5 0.2%

4-0 0.7%

4-1 1.2%

4-2 0.9%

4-3 0.5%

4-4 0.2%

4-5 0.1%

5-0 0.2%

5-1 0.3%

5-2 0.3%

5-3 0.1%

5-4 0.1%

5-5 0.0%

Top Predicted Scores 2-1 (7.6%) 1-0 (7.1%) 2-0 (4.8%)

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📈 Team Ratings Grades

Man City

Overall

6.6 ▼

Scoring

6.3 ▼

Defence

6.7 ▼

Southampton

Overall

8.6 —

Scoring

7.3 —

Defence

7.3 —

🔀 Combination Markets Smart Picks

Result & BTTS

Home Win & BTTS Yes 23%

Home Win & BTTS No 15%

Draw & BTTS Yes 8%

Draw & BTTS No 5%

Away Win & BTTS Yes 29%

Away Win & BTTS No 20%

Result & Goals

Home Win & Over 2.5 27%

Home Win & Under 2.5 11%

Draw & Over 2.5 9%

Draw & Under 2.5 4%

Away Win & Over 2.5 34%

Away Win & Under 2.5 15%

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📜 Match Archives History Log

Head to Head

10.05.25PL

Southampton0

Manchester City0

26.10.24PL

Manchester City1

Southampton0

08.04.23PL

Southampton1

Manchester City4

11.01.23EFL

Southampton2

Manchester City0

08.10.22PL

Manchester City4

Southampton0

20.03.22FAC

Southampton1

Manchester City4

22.01.22PL

Southampton1

Manchester City1

18.09.21PL

Manchester City0

Southampton0

10.03.21PL

Manchester City5

Southampton2

19.12.20PL

Southampton0

Manchester City1

Recent Form

Man City

22.04.26PL

Burnley0

Manchester City1

19.04.26PL

Manchester City2

Arsenal1

12.04.26PL

Chelsea0

Manchester City3

04.04.26FAC

Manchester City4

Liverpool0

22.03.26EFL

Arsenal0

Manchester City2

17.03.26CL

Manchester City1

Real Madrid2

14.03.26PL

West Ham1

Manchester City1

11.03.26CL

Real Madrid3

Manchester City0

07.03.26FAC

Newcastle1

Manchester City3

04.03.26PL

Manchester City2

Nottingham2

Southampton

21.04.26CHA

Southampton2

Bristol City2

18.04.26CHA

Swansea1

Southampton2

14.04.26CHA

Southampton3

Blackburn0

11.04.26CHA

Southampton2

Derby1

07.04.26CHA

Wrexham1

Southampton5

04.04.26FAC

Southampton2

Arsenal1

21.03.26CHA

Southampton2

Oxford Utd0

18.03.26CHA

Southampton1

Norwich0

14.03.26CHA

Coventry1

Southampton2

11.03.26CHA

West Brom1

Southampton1

📝 Match Analysis Writeup

Finding a winning bet is all about looking past the obvious names on the team sheets, and this FA Cup game is a great spot for smart money. You have to drop your personal favorites and let the cold, hard facts guide where you put your cash. The home team’s starting odds based on their whole season, but we always like to look a lot closer.

Their last few games show the absolute truth about their scoring power and their current defensive struggles. We do the exact same thing for the visitors to make sure nothing is missed. By matching up their long-term record with their recent form, we can see if the betting markets are heavily underestimating them today.

It is also super important to look at past meetings between the two clubs. Sometimes, one team simply knows exactly how to beat the other, and past results show that clearly if you bother to look. When you put that history right next to current form, the right bet practically jumps off the page.

The standout choice for us is 1, and it looks even better when you see the @1.25 odds. We have done all the heavy math, and now we just wait for the final whistle to prove it. Do not miss out on the other daily predictions we have up today.

❓ Quick Answers FAQ

What is the recommended bet for Man City vs Southampton?

Our selection is 1 — Man City to win, priced at approximately 1.25. Tip confidence rating: 60%.

What is Man City's current form?

Man City have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches.

How has Southampton been performing recently?

Southampton have recorded 8 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats from 10 recent games.

What does the head-to-head record show?

Man City lead with 6 wins versus Southampton's 1, with 3 draws across 10 meetings.

How many goals are expected in this match?

Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 40%.

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