Southampton vs Manchester City: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Manchester City are the current holders of the Carabao Cup. They are playing Southampton in the quarter-final on Wednesday evening. The Saints are currently bottom of Premier League and their relegation battle is a distraction.

Manchester City beat Southampton 4-0 in the Premier League in October. The last time Manchester City visited St Mary's they won 4 -1 in FA Cup last March.

Erling Haaland is favourite to score first for Southampton against Manchester City. Julian Alvarez is also highly rated to open the scoring at 7/2 (4.50), with Riyad Mahrez at 6/1 (7.00). For the hosts, top scorer this season Che Adams is offered at 14/15 (15.000).

Manchester City are defending Carabao Cup champions. They have found the back of the net in their last 10 domestic matches. Southampton have not kept a clean sheet at home in any competition since last April.

Southampton host Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium. The visitors are priced at 8/11 (1.73) to score in both halves. City are 5/6 ( 1.83) priced to win the game.