Man United vs Southampton: Betting Insights, Preview, and Predictions

Manchester United host Southampton at Old Trafford, aiming to avoid a rare fourth straight home defeat after their FA Cup triumph over Arsenal.

January 15, 2025
5:36 pm

Two weeks of training have really boosted Manchester United! After a solid draw at Liverpool, they knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup in a thrilling match, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring the winning penalty even after playing with just ten men for over half an hour. But they might be feeling a bit tired as they take on Southampton, who are at the bottom of the Premier League.

United hasn’t lost to the Saints in their last 15 league games, but three straight home losses have fans a bit worried. They definitely want to avoid a fourth, which hasn’t happened at Old Trafford since 1930. Manager Ruben Amorim and captain Bruno Fernandes are asking for some steady play, especially against teams struggling at the bottom.

Southampton is coming off an FA Cup win over Swansea, their first under new manager Ivan Jurić. But they’re still ten points from safety and have lost all three league games since he took over. Their awful 17-match winless streak away from home doesn’t help, but they’ve had better luck at Old Trafford lately, with only three losses in their last ten visits.

Pre-game odds and win probability

Man United: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
Draw: 49/10 (5.90) – 16.9%
Southampton: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Best Bets

Manchester United to Win: Considering Southampton’s position at the bottom of the league and Manchester United’s recent form, a home win is a strong possibility.
Under 3.5 Total Goals: Both teams have had matches with fewer goals recently, suggesting a bet on under 3.5 goals could be prudent.
Bruno Fernandes to Score Anytime: Fernandes has been in excellent form and could be a good pick for an anytime goalscorer bet.
Manchester United to Score Over 1.5 Goals: Given Southampton’s defensive vulnerabilities, betting on United to score at least two goals is reasonable.

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Players to Watch

Amad Diallo (Manchester United): On the brink of history, Diallo could become the first African player to contribute to ten Premier League goals in a season for United (3 goals, 6 assists).
Tyler Dibling (Southampton): Scored three goals in his last three matches and will look to capitalize on United’s defensive vulnerabilities.

Head-to-head history

Matches Played: 134
Manchester United Wins: 69
Southampton Wins: 28
Draws: 37

Hot Stats

Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Man Utd’s last six matches.
Four of Southampton’s last six outings have featured at least three goals.
Bruno Fernandes joint-top scores in the league for Man Utd this season with four goals.