Manchester United vs Southampton Predictions and Betting Tips
Man United and Southampton kick off this weekend's action in the Premier League with the hosts eyeing a swift return to winning ways following last Tuesday's draw against Burnley. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
The Saints held Man United to a 1-1 draw at the St. Marys' Stadium in the reverse match early this season. Although this doesn't bode well for their overall record against the Manchester club given that they haven't won in the last 12 meetings, they would surely be optimistic as they make their way to Manchester.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
The Mancunians were expected to be troubled when they travelled to the Turf Moor to take on Burnley during their midweek fixture. Nonetheless one should still expect a side like Man United to secure all three points against the side at the bottom of the standings- even if it's by a solitary goal. They did get off to a flying start via Paul Pogba in the first half, but some brilliant play from Wout Werghost was all the Clarets needed with the Dutch forward creating an opening for Jay Rodríguez to equalize in the second period. Burnley held on for the point, causing the Mancunians to drop down to 6th position on the standings.
The Saints had a different kind of midweek, compared to their opponents, securing a huge win away at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In a game where Spurs lead twice, the Saints came back on both occasions before Che Adam netted the eventual winner in what was an emotional rollercoaster for fans and mutual alike. This win doesn't only catapult them into 10th position, it does a world of good for their confidence as they prepare for the Mancunians this weekend. It is then left to see whether they would use this as a platform for yet another positive result against another top side.
Man United vs Southampton Team News
Man United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes, Elanga; Ronaldo
Southampton possible starting XI:
Forster; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Elyounoussi; Adams, Broja
Man United vs Southampton Prediction: 2-1
Man United put nine unanswered goals past the Saints the last time both sides clashed heads at Old Trafford and although we don't see that kind of gulf in quality between both sides given their recent performances, we're backing the Mancunians to still come out on top.
