Tips for match Manchester United — Southampton

An interesting confrontation is expected in the upcoming Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton. The funniest thing is that both teams are trying not to be relegated this season, although if this is more of a joke or a phrase of their coach about Manchester United, then the “saints” are practically already one foot in the Championship.

Manchester United is in 13th place in the standings with 23 points after 20 matches, having won 6 times, drawn 5 times and suffered 9 defeats. The team scored 23 goals and conceded 28, which gives a goal difference of -5. In the last five matches, United did not win a single victory, having played 2 times in a draw and suffered 3 defeats.

Southampton is in 20th place with 6 points after 20 games, having 1 win, 3 draws and 16 defeats. The goal difference is -32 (12 scored, 44 conceded). In the last five matches, Southampton won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 times.

In the last three head-to-head encounters, Manchester United won 2 times and drew 1 time. The last meeting, which took place on September 14, 2024, ended with a 3-0 victory for United.

Given their current form and statistics, Manchester United look like favorites in the upcoming match. Southampton, who are in the last place in the table, are experiencing serious difficulties this season. It is expected that the home team will be able to take advantage of the opponent's weaknesses and achieve a positive result.

Sportwars.net forecast for the match MU - Southampton, 16.01.2025: Handicap 1 (-1.5) (Manchester will win with a difference of at least 2 goals), odds 1.81.