Manchester United vs Southampton FC predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Saints, having lost their last match against Brentford FC, travel to Manchester with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 21st round of the Premier League,  Manchester United will face Southampton FC at Old Trafford stadium on 16 January at 15:00, and will be refereed by J. Brooks.

After a draw in their last game played, Manchester United is currently in 13º position in the tournament with 23 points, while Southampton FC is currently in 20º position with 6.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Manchester United vs Southampton FC.

Manchester United

Manchester United comes from playing against Liverpool FC and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC, The Red Devils team achieved a 47% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Lisandro Martínez and A. Diallo.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by E. ten Hag has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw y 5 defeats. Manchester United average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 2.2 goals per game. With this trend they have 9 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 18 goals.

Latest statistics in Manchester United matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• Matches conceding goals:  9
• First to concede goals: 7/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Southampton FC

Southampton FC, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-5 defeat against Brentford FC, and travel to the Old Trafford stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Manchester United.

In that match between Southampton FC and Brentford FC, the Saints team achieved 51% ball possession, getting 1 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 8 matches, I. Juric's team has drawn 1 and lost 7, and is on a run of 3 consecutive defeats. Southampton FC average 0.4 goals per game, while they concede an average of 2.6 goals per game. With this trend, they have 3 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 3 goals while conceding 21 goals.

Latest statistics in Southampton FC matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 3/8
• First to concede goals: 6/8
• Losing streak: 3
• Half-time defeat: 5/8

Manchester United vs Southampton FC: H2H STATS

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Manchester United vs Southampton FC has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Premier League competition, in an event that took place at the St. Mary's Stadium stadium on 14-09-2024 with the result of 0-3, with Manchester United winning.

The last 5 meetings between Manchester United and Southampton FC have resulted in 2 wins for Manchester United, , and 3 draws. In those matches, Manchester United managed to score 6 goals, while Southampton FC scored 2 goals against Manchester United.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals