Southampton vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Tips
Southampton and Manchester United face at St. Mary’s Stadium, in a match of the 2nd round of the Premier League. At this stadium, the history of direct clashes is favorable to the visiting team, which has 2 wins and 3 draws in the last 5 matches. Indeed, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 29‑11‑2020, in a match for the Premier League, Manchester United won by (2‑3). The goals of the match were scored by J. Bednarek (23′ ) and J. Ward‑Prowse (33′ ), for Southampton, and by E. Cavani (74′ and 90′ ) and B. Fernandes (60′ ), for Manchester United. In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Southampton has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Southampton Analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after a loss in their debut, against Everton, by (3‑1). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins and 10 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Southampton has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times but managed to turn the score around in 3.
Southampton comes unmotivated for this match after a setback, by 3-1, in the trip to Everton’s field, thus adding the first setback in this Premier League: the only goal of the team was signed by Adam Armstrong. The home team usually plays in a traditional 4-4-2, favoring quick transitions and attacks across the wings. In this drawing, the two most advanced men will be Ché Adams and Adam Armstrong, who is very fast and strong at the time of submission. The home team’s coach won’t be able to count on Sam McQueen and William Smallbone because they’re in the medical department.
Man Utd Analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after a win in their debut, against Leeds United, by (5‑1). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Manchester United has won 5, tied 1 and lost 4. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has not been their best feature. regularly scored, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (46’‑60′).
Manchester United enters this match motivated after a triumph, by 5-1, against Leeds, in a game counting for the first round of the Premier League: the team’s goals were signed by Bruno Fernandes (3), Fred and Mason Greenwood. The visiting club usually acts in a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the side aisles. When he invests in the offensive process, he usually does it through the left aisle, in order to take advantage of the depth offered by Luke Shaw. It should be noted that one of the great highlights of the previous game was Paul Pogba, a player who made 4 assists. For this match, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be without Alex Telles and Marcus Rashford because they are injured.
Southampton – Manchester Utd FREE TIPS
Manchester Utd – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
