Man City vs Southampton

Premier League leaders Manchester City take on Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday 25 April 2026.

It is a classic cup fixture, with Pep Guardiola's side chasing another domestic trophy while the Saints arrive riding one of the most impressive unbeaten runs in English football this season.

City are priced at 2/9 to win, but Southampton's recent form, including giant-killing victories over Fulham and Arsenal, means this tie carries more intrigue than the odds suggest.

Man City vs Southampton Form

Manchester City head into this fixture on a five-match winning streak across all competitions, with victories over Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal underlining their credentials. Their route to the semi-finals has been ruthless, scoring 19 goals and conceding just twice.

Southampton, meanwhile, are on a remarkable 20-match unbeaten run stretching back to mid-January, racking up 16 wins and four draws in that spell. The Saints have shown real steel in the cup, seeing off Premier League opposition in both Fulham and Arsenal on their way to Wembley. That sort of momentum cannot be dismissed, even against a City side operating near their peak.

Man City vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Man City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Bernardo, O'Reilly; Savinho, Cherki, Marmoush; Haaland.

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Manning; Downes, Charles; Fellows, Azaz, Scienza; Stewart.

Man City vs Southampton Key Stats & Match Facts

  • In previous meetings, Man City hold a 4-1-1 record against Southampton, winning four of the last six encounters.
  • Erling Haaland has scored 12 goals in his 12 FA Cup appearances for Manchester City.
  • In four previous FA Cup meetings, Manchester City have won three times, with Southampton's sole cup victory over City coming back in 1959-60.

Man City vs Southampton Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Man City to win with over 2.5 goals in the match.

City's dominance in this fixture is well documented, and their cup form has been devastating. Southampton's unbeaten run is commendable, but the step up in quality here is significant. Expect City to control proceedings and put the game to bed with a comfortable margin.

Best Bets

Over 3.5 Goals at 21/20.
City have been prolific on their run to the semis, scoring 19 goals in the competition, and their attacking firepower should produce a high-scoring outing at Wembley.

Erling Haaland Anytime Goalscorer
Haaland has scored in every single one of his 12 FA Cup appearances for City. That record speaks for itself, and he looks a standout pick to find the net once again.

Man City vs Southampton Bet Builder Tip

Our bet builder backs Man City to win, Both Teams to Score No, Over 2.5 Goals and Erling Haaland Over 1.5 Shots on Target.

City have kept clean sheets in four of their past five matches, while their attacking quality makes a three-goal haul look very achievable. Haaland's presence up front should see plenty of shot volume against a Championship defence.

This four-fold returns 3/1 with bet365 when writing.