Manchester United vs Southampton Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Red Devils will take on the worst-performing team in the division.

Manchester United will return to their base to welcome Southampton in their 21st Premier League game. The Red Devils are poised to return to winning ways in the league after a series of disappointing and unfavourable results. United gunned down Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup last weekend and are running high on confidence heading into this fixture. Anything less than a win will put their dream of European football next season into grave danger.

Southampton on the other hand have problems of their own. It’s been a miserable season by all means and things have not gotten any better. The Saints are battling relegation and are placed at the bottom of the table with 16 losses in 20 games.

They are desperate to turn things around in their favour and are hoping for a miracle to happen. Moreover, their winless run on the road raises a lot of concern as they gear up to take a trip to Old Trafford. 

Kick Off

Friday, January 17, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Old Trafford

Form

Manchester United (in all competitions): W-D-L-L-L

Southampton (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-D

Old Trafford awaits 📍 pic.twitter.com/FP1AATPKFn

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 14, 2025

Players to watch 

Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United)

The Argentine international has been consistently performing on an exceptional level for Manchester United this season. He has been rock solid at the back and has also made notable contributions upfront. Lisandro’s on-point defensive instincts combined with his experience make him one of the finest centre-backs in England.

Martinez is a proper ball-playing centre-back with an aggressive style of play. He averages 4.3 ball recoveries per game and also has two goal contributions to his name. 

Aiming to land a knockout punch this afternoon 🥊#MUFC || #FACup

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2025

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

Southampton will look up to their target man Tyler Dibling to take them over the line against the Red Devils. The 2006-born midfielder has come up through the ranks and has put in a lot of good performances across all competitions. Still 18, Dibling has come up through the ranks and has all the characteristics to make it big.

He is technically smart and can also operate as a right and left winger if the need arises. The wonderkid has been tried as a striker and the outcome has been very positive with the youngster scoring a brace in the last game.

First career brace ✨ pic.twitter.com/Oq2n4W6l6q

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 12, 2025

Match facts

• The last time United lost a game against Southampton was back in January 2016
• Southampton are winless in their last 17 Premier League away games 
• This fixture averages three goals per game 

Manchester United vs Southampton: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Manchester United to win – 1/3 by BETFRED
• Tip 2: Rasmus Hojlund to score anytime – 6/5 by UNIBET
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by skybet

Injury & Team News

Manchester United will miss Mason Mount and Luke Shaw while Marcus Rashford and Victor Lindelöf remain doubtful. 

Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Juan Larios, and Jack Stephens will remain unavailable for Southampton.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 47

Manchester United wins – 29

Southampton wins – 7

Draws – 11

Predicted Line-up 

Manchester United (3-4-2-1) 

Onana (GK); De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund

Southampton (3-4-1-2) 

Ramsdale (GK); Wood, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Sugawara; Fernandes; Armstrong, Dibling

Prediction

Manchester United are the favourites to win this game and bounce back to winning ways in the English top flight. 

Prediction: Manchester United 3-2 Southampton

Telecast

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, Sporty TV

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