| Manchester United wins | Draw | Southampton wins |
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| 1.31 | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Manchester United | Southampton |
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LAST GAME: Arsenal 1 - 1 Manchester United
| LAST GAME: Southampton 3 - 0 Swansea City
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 04:00 PM ET
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Competition: English Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Manchester United vs. Southampton | Thursday, 16, 2025, 04:00 PM ET |
| Manchester United odds | -313 |
| Southampton odds | +819 |
| Draw | +480 |
| Over\Under (2.5) | -189/+160 |
Manchester United vs. Southampton Preview
Manchester United
As Ruben Amorim settles into his new role as Manchester United manager, he has one key issue to resolve: inconsistency.
Sitting at 13th on the table, the Red Devils have lost 9 times this season, drawn 5 times and only registered 6 wins. They have 23 points on the board with 20 matches played and have only scored 23 goals while conceding 28.
With 4 wins, 5 losses and one draw at home this season and 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses away from home, it is clear that Amorim’s charges need to turn things around, and that can start with improving their home form and making Old Trafford a fortress once more.
Free betting tips available on 20Bet signal a Manchester United side that will be keen to improve its home form as they seek to start their rise up the table.
Southampton
Southampton have had a rough go in their first season back in the Premier League with a disastrous run of form.
With 20 matches played, the Saints have only won once while drawing thrice and losing a whopping 16 times. This horrible run saw manager Russell Martin get sacked. Ivan Juric was appointed in his place with the intention of lifting them from their current position at the rock bottom of the table.
In their last three matches, Southampton lost 0-5 at home to Brentford and lost 2-1 away to Crystal Palace, then won 3-0 against Swansea in the FA Cup. While the win came against a significantly weaker opponent, they will hope that it’s enough to boost their morale and put on a good showing against Manchester United.
New manager Juric and in-form striker Tyler Dibling will be relied upon to turn around the form and kickstart the campaign to avoid relegation. Our team performance analysis shows that despite that, Old Trafford will not be the starting point of that turnaround, and Southampton will struggle to get a positive result.
Manchester United vs Southampton Prediction
- Pick: Manchester United to Win
- Odds: -313 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Southampton
After an inconsistent start to his reign as Man United gaffer, Ruben Amorim seems to have turned a corner, given the team’s last two outings. The hard-fought 2-2 draw away to Liverpool, and the 1-1 draw that saw them win on penalties against Arsenal signify an improvement, and he will hope his players can keep it going.
Ivan Juric is hanging onto the hope that the FA Cup win over Swansea will provide enough motivation and confidence for his players to give a good account of themselves when they travel to Old Trafford on Thursday. However, our head-to-head comparison signifies that it will not be enough to prevent a Manchester United win.
Both teams have a good number of players absent. Man United absentees include Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans, and Marcus Rashford, while Southampton absentees are Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Gavin Bazunu, Flynn Downes, and Wellington.
Manchester United vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Manchester United To Win By At Least 2 Goals
- Odds: +300 (20Bet)
Manchester United’s attack has not been on form so far this season; they have managed just 23 goals, which is paltry compared to their lofty ambitions. However, they will come up against the joint-poorest defense in the league, with Southampton having conceded 44 goals alongside Leicester City.
Additionally, Southampton have been abysmal in attack; they have scored just 12 goals in 20 matches, which adds to the likelihood of a Manchester United win on Thursday.
A 20Bet best odds comparison shows that Manchester United have gained some momentum at the right time, and they will be confident in their approach to their clash against the Saints. Ruben Amorim’s charges are favored to emerge victors by at least a two-goal margin.
Manchester United vs Southampton Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
USA
- TV Channels: USA Network, Universo.
- Streaming Services: Fubo, NBC Sports app, Universo NOW, and Deportes En Vivo.
Canada
- Streaming service: Fubo Sports Network via Fubo.
