Southampton vs Manchester City Predictions, Picks, EPL Odds 11/2/2019

by Tony Sink - 10/28/2019

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Etihad Stadium

James Ward-Prowse and Southampton (2-2-6, 18th in EPL) go to Etihad Stadium on Saturday where they'll take on Manchester City (7-1-2, 2nd in EPL). The probable starting goaltenders are Angus Gunn for Southampton and Ederson for Manchester City. The line on this game has Southampton priced at +2389 and Man City are priced at -823. The O/U opens at 3.75.

Southampton comes into this game with a mark of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 defeats which puts them at 18th in EPL. During the season thus far, they have converted a total of 9 goals which is 17th in the EPL. Their goal differential is -16, which puts them at 19th in the EPL. Regarding shots on target, they currently have a total of 2 which is 4th in the EPL. As a unit, Southampton has earned a total of 42 fouls which has them averaging 10.8 fouls per contest. They currently have a total of 8 points for this year and they are averaging a crowd of 30,523.

James Ward-Prowse is one of the standout players to keep an eye on for the Saints. The midfielder from England has taken part in 203 contests over the course of his pro soccer career and has played 11,572 mins. Up to now, the 24-year-old has tallied 18 goals and has had an assist on 19 goals. For his career he is averaging 57.0 minutes per game. Ward-Prowse has started 123 contests and has committed 141 fouls in the process. With reference to shots on target, Ward-Prowse has connected on 81 which is 123rd among all players still active and 58th among midfielders. Danny Ings is another scorer to keep an eye on for the squad from Southampton. The 27-year-old from England has a total of 59 goals in his career which places him at 42nd when compared to all players still active in the league. He has played 13,836 mins in his career which places him at 35th among active forwards and averages 70.2 mins per appearance which places him at 183rd in the league. In the time he's played professional soccer, he has totaled 194 shots on target which places him at 25th among active forwards.

The man in net for the Saints is Angus Gunn from England. He is 23 years old and has played a total of 6,120 minutes defending the net in his career. Gunn has allowed an average of 1.51 goals per 90 mins which has him ranked 24th out of all active goalies. During his career, he's surrendered 103 goals. His career save % is .664 which has him ranked 23rd among active professional goalies.

Manchester City will be on the other side of the pitch and for the current year they have 7 victories, 1 draw, and 2 defeats. Regarding goal differential, they are ranked 1st in the EPL with +23. They currently have a total of 32 goals for the 2019 season. Manchester City F.C. has a team save percentage of .750 which is good for 4th in the EPL, which tells us they are a tough team to score against. They are averaging a crowd of 54,421 putting them at 5th in the EPL.

One of the scorers to keep an eye on for the Citizens is Raheem Sterling. The 24 year-old has guided 73 balls past the man in net in his career. He ranks 14th among active forwards in assists with 45 and has earned 200 shots on target. He has played a total of 17,625 minutes and averages 75.0 minutes per appearance. Another one of the great players on this squad is Kevin De Bruyne. The midfielder from Belgium has a total of 64 goals in his professional soccer career which puts him at 12th among active midfielders. He also has a total of 205 fouls.

In goal for the Citizens is Ederson who has played well in his career by giving up only 0.78 goals per 90 mins and that has him ranked 2nd in the league. In the 14,091 mins he has been on the field in his career, he has allowed 122 goals. He's earned a career save % of .720 which has him sitting 10th among all goalies still active in the league.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Southampton (+2389)

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