Manchester United vs Southampton Prediction 01/16/2025 | Premier League

Match Details

The upcoming match between Manchester United and Southampton is scheduled to take place on January 16, 2025, at Old Trafford. This Premier League fixture will see Manchester United as the home team with odds of 1.30 for a victory, while Southampton enters as the away team with odds of 10.60.

Head-to-Head Comparison

In previous encounters between these two teams, Manchester United has had the upper hand. In their last eight meetings across all competitions, Manchester United has won four matches compared to Southampton’s one win. The remaining three matches ended in draws.

When it comes to goals scored in head-to-head matchups, there have been some high-scoring affairs. On multiple occasions, both teams managed to score three or more goals in a single game.

Team Form: Manchester United

Manchester United’s recent form has been less than ideal. They have failed to secure a victory in their last six matches across all competitions, losing four times and drawing twice during this period.

Their performance at home hasn’t been much better either. Out of ten games played at Old Trafford this season in the Premier League, they have only managed to win four matches while suffering five defeats.

Currently sitting at 13th position in the league standings with just 23 points from twenty games played so far this season indicates that improvement is needed if they are looking for a higher finish by the end of the campaign.

In their most recent match against Arsenal in FA Cup competition which took place on January 12th , Bruno Fernandes was instrumental once again scoring both goals for his side but ultimately ending up with a draw after extra time resulted into penalties where Man Utd lost out .

Team Form: Southampton

Southampton finds themselves struggling near the bottom of the table as they currently occupy last place with just six points from twenty matches. Their away form has been particularly poor, with only two draws and eight defeats in ten games played on the road.

In their most recent match against Swansea City in the FA Cup on January 12th , Southampton managed to secure a convincing 3-0 victory, providing some hope for improvement moving forward.

Key Players

For Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes has been a standout performer this season. With seven goals and ten assists across all competitions, he has consistently contributed to his team’s attacking prowess. Another player to watch out for is Marcus Rashford who has found the back of the net seven times so far this campaign.

On the other hand, Southampton will rely heavily on Adam Armstrong and Cameron Archer upfront as they look to improve their goal-scoring record. Both players have shown glimpses of quality but need more consistent performances if they are to help lift their team off the bottom of the table.

Statistical Insights

Looking at recent statistics from both teams’ performances, it is clear that Manchester United’s struggles extend beyond just one competition. They have failed to win any of their last four Premier League matches and have conceded an average of almost two goals per game during this period.

Southampton’s defensive frailties can also be seen through their high number of goals conceded throughout the season. Having let in 44 goals already indicates significant issues at keeping opposition attacks at bay.

Prediction: Manchester United vs Southampton

Based on current form and historical head-to-head performance between these two teams, it seems likely that Manchester United will come out victorious in this fixture. Despite their recent struggles, they possess greater quality within their squad compared to struggling Southampton.

Prediction: Manchester United 3 – 1 Southampton