Both Southampton and Manchester United come into this match with plenty to prove. Southampton desperately need a positive result after a dismal start to their Premier League campaign, While Manchester United is looking to regain momentum after two defeats in their first three games of the season.
Southampton Match Preview
Southampton’s struggles have been clear as they sit 19th in the Premier League, having lost all three of their opening fixtures. The Saints have managed just one goal this season while conceding five, highlighting their attacking and defensive issues.
Particularly worrying is their home form, where they have yet to score in two matches. Their last home game resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Away from home, Southampton have also lost both matches, making them one of the worst-performing teams on the road this season.
Despite their lack of form, Yukinari Sugawara has been a standout for Southampton, registering the most shots on target per match (0.9). The team needs to quickly address its attacking inefficiencies to turn things around.
Southampton have scored six goals in their last five matches, but their goal-scoring prowess hasn’t translated into Premier League success.
They are struggling at home and away, yet to secure a win and failing to score in two home games, their defense has also been leaky, and they must improve significantly to compete against Manchester United.
Manchester United Match Preview
Manchester United have also endured a challenging start to the season, sitting 14th after winning just one of their first three games.
They have scored two goals while conceding five, and their away form has been concerning, with a defeat at Brighton adding to their woes. United, however, remain stronger at Old Trafford, where they secured a win against Fulham.
Historically, Manchester United have dominated Southampton, unbeaten in their last 15 meetings (7W, 8D). Marcus Rashford has been a key figure, creating three big chances for his side, and they’ll be looking to him to inspire an upturn in form.
Manchester United, despite their 14th position, have shown moments of quality but remain inconsistent. Their defense has been questionable, conceding five goals, and they have managed to score just two goals in their opening three matches.
Away from home, they have suffered defeat, and their away form will need improvement if they are to challenge Southampton.
Form Coming Into the Game
Southampton Form:
LLL
Manchester United Form:
WLL
Team News
Southampton Injuries:
- Gavin BazunuAchilles tendon injury / Late October 2024
- Juan LariosPhysical discomfort / Doubtful
- Kamaldeen SulemanaAnkle injury / Doubtful
- Ross StewartPhysical discomfort / Mid September 2024
Manchester United Injuries:
- Leny YoroLeg injury / Late November 2024
- Luke ShawCalf injury / Mid September 2024
- Mason MountHamstring injury / Early October 2024
- Rasmus HøjlundHamstring injury / Late September 2024
- Tyrell MalaciaInjured / Late October 2024
- Victor Nilsson LindelöfMuscle injury / Mid September 2024
Man United vs Southampton Predicted Lineups 2024/25
Southampton XI (3-5-2):
Ramsdale; Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Downes; Smallbone, Aribo, Walker-Peters, Sugawara; Armstrong, Brereton Diaz
Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1):
Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martínez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Mainoo; Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho; Zirkzee
Man United vs Southampton Score Prediction
Given Southampton’s poor start and Manchester United’s historical dominance in this fixture, United will likely be the favorites to come out on top. Southampton’s struggles in front of goal, combined with United’s superior quality, make it hard to see past an away win.
Prediction: Southampton 0-2 Manchester United
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