Southampton vs Manchester United Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 14.09.2024

• Date and Time: September 14, 12:30 GMT+1
• Venue:  St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England

Southampton vs Manchester United Preview 

Southampton

Southampton remain one of two teams that have yet to collect points this season, and what’s more concerning is that they haven’t faced any of the true Premier League powerhouses. 

The toughest test for Russell Martin’s team so far has been against Newcastle, where Southampton had opportunities but failed to capitalize. Matches against teams like Brentford also presented chances, but the Saints couldn’t convert them into points.

Another major issue for the Saints is that they have been unable to find their usual gameplay so far. Players like Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who excelled in the Championship, have struggled to adjust to the intensity of the Premier League, further contributing to their slow start.

Manchester United

Manchester United’s victory against Fulham was followed by two defeats against Brighton and Liverpool. Since Erik ten Hag’s arrival, the Dutchman has struggled to fully implement his footballing philosophy, leaving United in danger of missing out on European qualification.

A trip to the south coast approaches ⏳#MUFC pic.twitter.com/OfYPtuYGIO

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 10, 2024

The match against Liverpool highlighted Manchester United’s lack of a cohesive strategy. Even though the Red Devils created some scoring chances, they were imbalanced and looked dismal. Andre Onana, who was expected to be a commanding presence between the posts, had a poor outing, making several basic errors that contributed to the defeat.

Manchester United has an option to strengthen their squad to address their shortcomings. There are rumours they intend to sign Adrien Rabiot. After departing Juventus, Rabiot has emerged as one of the most desirable midfielders on the market and could bring much-needed quality to United’s midfield.

Southampton vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Statistics 

The Saints have not secured a win against United for 15 games in a row. Southampton’s last head-to-head victory was in January 2016, and since then, the Red Devils have won eight games and drawn seven.

However, even in the season that Southampton were relegated, they were able to take points from Manchester United. Will Southampton manage to get a positive result against their opponents this time around?

Southampton vs Manchester United Player Focus 

Injuries prevented Manchester United from fielding a decent lineup, but newcomer Manuel Ugarte could be set to make his debut and provide a strong presence in midfield. Joshua Zirkzee will also be one to watch as the forward looks to build on his recent goal-scoring form and create problems for Southampton’s defense.

Since his arrival, Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale has immediately taken place in the starting lineup. Returning to his former club, Adam Lallana is expected to be a key figure in the midfield, while Adam Armstrong will be eager to find the back of the net against the Red Devils.

Southampton vs Manchester United Tactical Analysis 

Southampton typically operate with a 3-5-2 formation where the flanks play a pivotal role in the attack. Russell Martin is expected to rely on this structure once again, using wide players to stretch the game and provide service into the box.

Manchester United have alternated between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-3-3 formation. While the team faced issues in the midfield, ten Hag is likely to persist with a similar approach.

Southampton vs Manchester United Prediction 

• Football pick: Manchester to Win
• Odds: 1.74 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Southampton 0-2 Manchester United

Southampton and Manchester United have had a poor start to this Premier League campaign, with each team suffering five defeats in their opening six matches. However, Manchester United’s lone victory against Fulham gives them a slight edge heading into this encounter.

🗣️ “We will see in May.”

Erik says it’s too early to judge United’s 2024/25 prospects 👊#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 12, 2024

Manchester are considered favourites in the upcoming clash. Compared to Southampton, they have a more balanced squad, high-level players, and there are no problems with teamwork. 

The Saints have had many newcomers in the pre-season, and they will need some time to adapt. The Saints’ newcomers are expected to need more time to gel as a unit, which may prove costly against a Manchester United side that will look to capitalize on Southampton’s lack of chemistry.

Given these factors, Manchester United is likely to win this clash.

Southampton vs Manchester United Betting Tip 

• Football Pick:  Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.35 (22Bet)

It seems unlikely that the upcoming confrontation will deliver a goal-fest. Southampton and Manchester United have had a hard time this season and will struggle in the upcoming encounter. 

According to the stats, Southampton have scored only one goal (0.33 on average per game), and the Red Devils scored two goals (0.67 on average per game). In addition, in the last four H2H matches, there were only five goals (1.25 on average per game).

We think that under 2.5 goals is a reasonable option based on these results. Both teams will play carefully, and an entertaining match will not be anticipated. 

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