Southampton and Manchester United will aim to recover from their losses before the international break as they face off in the Premier League’s early kickoff on Saturday, September 14.
Pre-game odds and win probabilities: Bookmakers favor the Red Devils
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
Manchester United is predicted to win this game with a 55.6% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Man Utd lead
In their last five league encounters with Southampton, Saturday and Saturday’s visitors have achieved two wins and three draws, including a notable 9-0 triumph in 2021.
Southampton preview: Struggling to keep up
Before the international break, the Saints visited Brentford and suffered their third consecutive Premier League defeat.
Japanese wing-back Yukinari Sugawara scored Southampton’s lone goal deep into stoppage time, but by then, the visitors were already trailing 3-0.
Gavin Bazunu, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Ross Stewart are the primary injury concerns for Saturday’s hosts.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Aribo, Smallbone, Downes, Armstrong & Brereton-Diaz
Manchester United preview: Need to improve their performance
Manchester United were overwhelmed in every aspect during their recent home match against Liverpool, enduring a humiliating 3-0 defeat.
Erik ten Hag needs to develop an appealing style of play that delivers consistency for Manchester United. Currently, there’s little for fans to be excited about.
Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw are all expected to miss this weekend’s trip to the South Coast due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dalot, Martínez, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mainoo, Rashford, Zirkzee & Garnacho
Southampton vs Manchester United prediction: Is an away victory likely?
Key Stats
- Southampton have been defeated in each of their first three league matches this season.
- The Saints have only kept one clean sheet in their last six games.
- Manchester United have also managed only one clean sheet in their past six outings.
Our score prediction: Southampton 1-2 Man Utd
Manchester United have won two of their last three visits to St Mary’s. Despite both teams’ rough start to the season, we believe the visitors’ quality will prevail this weekend.
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