Manchester City vs Southampton: FA Cup Preview

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Manchester City vs Southampton: FA Cup Preview

Generated 24 April 2026 at 07:00

The Verdict

Goals look likely — Manchester City average 2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game; Southampton: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded. That's 3.8 combined goals per game. Regression watch: Southampton are converting at an unsustainable rate from 1.58 xG.

Best bet: Over 2.5 Goals

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Saturday 25 April at 16:15 | FA Cup

Manchester City sit 1st in the FA Cup on 70 points. Their visitors Southampton are 4th on 76. Manchester City's recent form reads WW. Southampton come in with WW.

Season Numbers

MetricManchester CitySouthampton
Position1st4th
Points7076
Record21W 7D 5L21W 13D 10L
Goals Scored66 (2/game)77 (1.8/game)
Goals Conceded29 (0.9/game)53 (1.2/game)
Goal Difference+37+24
xG43.3 (1.73/game)44.1 (1.58/game)
xGA31.1 (1.24/game)31.7 (1.13/game)
FormWWWW

The Odds

OutcomeConsensusImplied ProbPinnacleSharp (90th pct)
Manchester City Win1.2878%1.2679%
Draw7.1214%7.5415%
Southampton Win12.378%13.079%

Based on 42 bookmakers. Agreement: 100% lean toward Manchester City.

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