Matchday 21 of the Premier League between Manchester United and Southampton will take place on January 16 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Southampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: John Brooks (England)
Matches – 9 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 22%.
Predicted lineups for Manchester United vs. Southampton
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana – Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire – Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Noussair Mazraoui – Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo – Rasmus Hojlund.
Southampton (3-4-3): Aaron Ramsdale – Jan Bednarek, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, James Bree, Lesley Ugochukwu – Kamaldeen Sulemana, Tyler Dibling, Paul Onuachu.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Manchester United
The Red Devils ended last year with three consecutive defeats, all without scoring. They lost to Bournemouth (0-3), Wolverhampton, and Newcastle (both 0-2). In the new year, this losing streak was broken as they drew 2-2 away against Liverpool. Notably, Manchester United has not won in four consecutive league matches for the first time since April 2024. Ruben Amorim's side is currently in 13th place, just seven points above the relegation zone.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches (1 draw and 5 losses).
- The number "2" appeared in the final score in 6 of Manchester United's last 7 league matches.
- The Red Devils have not won the first half in their last seven Premier League matches (4 draws and 3 losses).
Southampton
Ivan Juric's side suffered their fourth heavy defeat of the season in the last round, losing 0-5 at home to Brentford. This was their third consecutive Premier League defeat, extending their winless streak to 10 matches (2 draws and 8 losses). The team has scored just one goal in their last six league matches. Southampton remains at the bottom of the table, 10 points adrift of the safety of 17th place.
Defenders Juan Larios and Jack Stephens, as well as forward Ross Stewart, are sidelined due to injuries.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 12 Premier League matches.
- Southampton has won only one of their last 32 league games (7 draws and 25 losses).
- In their last 11 away Premier League matches, the team has scored only 1 goal in the first half.
Manchester United vs. Southampton: Match Prediction
In the first round, the Red Devils defeated Southampton 3-0 away. It is likely that the second game in this season's league between these opponents will also end in a confident win for Manchester United. Ruben Amorim's team urgently needs to win and collect points to climb out of the lower half of the table. The draw against Liverpool in the last round should boost their confidence, allowing them to end a three-match home losing streak in the Premier League. The opponent is suitable, having lost 13 of their last 17 away league matches (4 draws).
Southampton has not beaten this opponent in 15 league meetings. In this series of encounters, the Red Devils have won 7 times and drawn 8. The visitors are the clear underdogs of the Premier League, scoring the fewest goals in the league and performing poorly away from home. In their last 10 away matches, the club has collected only two points, scoring just two goals in their last six away games. I am confident that Southampton is unlikely to score against the hosts and will not withstand the pressure from a motivated Manchester United, who should win convincingly.
My prediction – Manchester United with a handicap (-1.5)
