Our Man City U21 vs Southampton U21 Prediction: 2-1
Man City U21 vs Southampton U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 26, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Man City U21 vs Southampton U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City U21's Last Match – Bolton vs Man City U21
Man City U21 will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 England EFL Trophy defeat against Bolton on September 23. In that match, Man City U21 had 52% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 48% | 0 (5) | 2.45 | 46 |
 Man City U21 | 52% | 0 (3) | 1 | 54 |
Southampton U21's Last Match – Southampton U21 vs Burnley U21
Southampton U21 will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England Premier League 2 victory over Burnley U21 on September 19. In that match, Southampton U21 saw 53% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton U21 | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 37 |
 Burnley U21 | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 54 |
Man City U21 vs Southampton U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man City U21 | Southampton U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City U21 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Southampton U21 average 1.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.