Manchester City and Southampton face each other on Saturday 04.25.2026, at 17:15 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Manchester City's home ground, the Etihad Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manchester City Football Club and Southampton Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Manchester City vs Southampton
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Manchester City Win
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Manchester City preview
Manchester City heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 4 matches, Manchester City Football Club secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Man City's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 35 victories so far.
Manchester City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 114 goals, of which 19 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 4.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Erling Haaland, who has found the back of the net 23 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryan Cherki has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Manchester City has conceded 2 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 0.5 per game) and 47 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.9 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Southampton preview
Southampton comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 27 wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses.
Southampton Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 90 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.76.
Southampton Football Club Limited's offensive system is led by Adam Armstrong, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza. The forward has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 59 goals in 51 matches, averaging 1.16 per match.
Head to head: Manchester City vs Southampton
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester City
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W L D W |
2 |
| Away | W W W D L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 5.25 | 5.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 4.75 | 5.33 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.08 | 1.95 | 2.45 |
|
xGA
|
1 | 0.93 | 1.21 |
Southampton
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.24 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
2.1 | 2.12 | 2.09 |
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