Winless Southampton have endured a very tough start to their return to the Premier League and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier, as they take on Manchester United next. The Red Devils have plenty of problems of their own though, having lost their last two games and the pressure appears to be ramping up on Erik ten Hag once again. This feels like a significant clash in the context of the season for both sides and it should be fiercely contested from the off at St Mary’s.
Southampton vs Manchester United Best Odds
Whilst both sides could be low on confidence, this could be an intriguing battle on the south coast.
| Southampton – 7/2 (+350) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Manchester United – 4/5 (-120) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 11/20 (-182) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Southampton vs Manchester United Analysis
This should be a super contest at St Mary’s Stadium, with both sides sure to be bang up for it.
Southampton
Russell Martin has been able to glean plenty of positives from the start of the season Southampton have produced but the fact of the matter remains that the Saints are yet to pick up a point. They will be hoping to have a real crack at Manchester United here, with not much expected of them in terms of a points return and they should enjoy playing without any fear. However, they are a side a touch low in confidence and they will need to find another gear in order to overcome the Red Devils.
Team news: Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu remains out of action for Southampton.
Southampton Predicted Lineup:
Ramsdale, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens, Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Fernandes, Sugawara, Brereton & Archer.
Manchester United
There is a strong feeling of déjà vu about Manchester United this season, who have lost two of their opening three games and manager Erik ten Hag is once again under the pump. The Red Devils were hammered by Liverpool last time out but with plenty of money spent in the transfer market once again, they are somewhat of an unknown quantity with most punters and Premier League betting sites. This feels like a big game in the context of Manchester United’s season, and they need a win.
Team news: Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Leny Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Lindelof will all miss here for Manchester United.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup:
Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Eriksen, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Mainoo & Diallo.
Southampton vs Manchester United Prediction
This feels like a big game for Southampton, who will see Manchester United as vulnerable in the early stages of the season, and it could be a confidence boosting opportunity for the Saints. However, they have struggled to carry a goal threat in each of the three games they have played, and they may find Manchester United’s attacking threats a bit too hot to handle. This should be a good game to kick off the weekend, with Manchester United ready to return to winning ways.
Prediction: Manchester United to win the match – 4/5 (-120) – Rhino Bet.
Southampton vs Manchester United – The Ultimate Bet
Manchester United to win to nil – 5/2 (+250) – Fitzdares
This could be a very cagey one at St Mary’s with neither side in particularly good nick and it could be Manchester United who get over the line by the odd goal.
