Southampton vs Manchester United: Premier League Prediction Match Details
Southampton are set to host Manchester United as the Premier League returns from the first international break of the season on Matchday four at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday at lunchtime.
Southampton Preview & Form
Southampton head into their matchday four after tasting back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. The Saints since returning to the top flight have been very poor, as they started their opening match with a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, despite Newcastle being reduced to 10 men early in the first half. In their second game, they suffered another 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at home, and before the international break, the Saints made it three consecutive defeats as they were crushed 3-1 away from their stadium to Brentford.
Southampton manager Russell Martin has stuck to his possession-based pattern of play from the back, and these have been major issues as they have not kept any clean sheets since arriving at the top flights. It is worth noting that the Saints have failed to win each of their last 15 meetings with the Red Devils since 2016.
Manchester United Preview & Form
United’s manager Erik Ten Hag will be hoping his side can bounce back after suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, resulting in criticism from pundits and fans. The Reds Devils kicked off their Premier League campaign with a close 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford but suffered subsequent losses. They suffered a dramatic late 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium on matchday two.
Manchester United before the international break suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of archrivals Liverpool at Old Trafford, as their midfield was brutally outplayed by Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Szoboszial, and others. Erik Ten Hag will be desperate for his side to bounce back with a win against the newly promoted side, who have failed to win any of their top-flight games since arriving in the top flight.
Southampton vs Manchester United: Predicted Lineups
Southampton Predicted Lineup: McCarthy; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Smallbone, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Armstrong, Brereton Diaz
Manchester United Predicted Lineup: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee
Southampton vs Manchester United Team News
Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is out until 2025 with an Achilles injury. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ross Stewart are also expected to be sidelined in this weekend’s tie.
On the other hand, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will once again face a familiar defensive crisis after the international break. Summer signing Leny Yoro will remain out for three months with a foot injury, whereas Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw all remain sidelined with their respective injuries. The club has also confirmed that Mason Mount will not be available due to a muscle injury.
Southampton vs Manchester United H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Manchester United 0-0 Southampton
- Southampton 0-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 1-1 Southampton
- Southampton 1-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 9-0 Southampton
Southampton vs Manchester United: Prediction Betting Tips
Both sides will consider this match as a huge chance of getting a positive outcome. However, the Red Devils are the favorites in this game, having gone 15 matches without a defeat. We predict that United will win the match, and the match outcome will end in over 2.5 goals.
