As the Premier League heads into matchday 21 of 38, Man Utd prepare to host Southampton at Old Trafford after both teams survived through a tough matchday 20. The Red Devils’ 80-minute equaliser against Liverpool secured them a draw. Southampton, on the other hand, suffered a 0-5 loss against Brentford in a disappointing home game.
As the Man Utd vs Southampton fixture draws closer, both the teams will fight to bag the three points up for grabs. Before the match kicks off, here’s everything that you need to know about the two teams, their recent performances and forms.
- Day and Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM (UK Time)
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Referee: John Brooks
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Man Utd vs Southampton: Team Analyses
Manchester United have had quite a rocky season with major managerial changes. After six wins, 5 draws, and nine losses, they stand 13th on the league table with 23 points. With three consecutive recent losses and one draw, pressure is rising on Ruben Amorim and his men to display a better performance.
Southampton also had quite a disappointing season with only one win, three draws, and 16 losses, which culminated in their 20th position on the league table. After a major defeat by Brentford, the Saints need to step up their game and the upcoming match could be their chance to do so.
Premier League Season Highlights
| Manchester United | Stats | Southampton |
| 13 | League position | 20 |
| 6 | Won | 1 |
| 5 | Drawn | 3 |
| 9 | Lost | 16 |
| 23 | Total points | 6 |
| 23 | Goals scored | 12 |
| 28 | Goals conceded | 44 |
| -5 | Goal difference | -32 |
| 1.15 | Avg goals scored per match | 0.6 |
| 1.4 | Avg goals conceded per match | 2.2 |
| 6 | Clean sheets | 2 |
| 2.1 | Chances created per match | 1.4 |
Man Utd vs Southampton: Team Forms
| Manchester United Results | Southampton Results |
| Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
(Jan 5, 2025: Premier League) |
Southampton 0-5 Brentford
(Jan 4, 2025: Premier League) |
| Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle
(Dec 31, 2024: Premier League) |
Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton
(Dec 29, 2024: Premier League) |
| Wolves 2-0 Man Utd
(Dec 26 2024: Premier League) |
Southampton 0-1 West Ham
(Dec 26, 2024: Premier League) |
| Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth
(Dec 22, 2024: Premier League) |
Fulham 0-0 Southampton
(Dec 22, 2024: Premier League) |
| Tottenham 4-3 Man Utd
(Dec 20, 2024: EFL Cup) |
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
(Dec 19, 2024: EFL Cup) |
Man Utd vs Southampton: Latest Team News
Manchester United injured players: Luke Shaw (hamstring injury), Mason Mount (muscle injury), Victor Nilsson Lindelof (concussion), Marcus Rashford (illness)
Southampton injured players: Gavin Bazunu (Achilles tendon injury), Ross Stewart (calf injury), Will Smallbone (hamstring injury), Juan Larios (knock), Jack Stephens (muscle injury), Flynn Downes
Man Utd vs Southampton: Previous Meetings
- Sep 14, 2024: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (Premier League)
- Mar 12, 2023: Man Utd 0-0 Southampton (Premier League)
- Aug 27, 2022: Southampton 0-1 Man Utd (Premier League)
- Feb 12, 2022: Man Utd 1-1 Southampton (Premier League)
- Aug 22, 2021: Southampton 1-1 Man Utd (Premier League)
Insights
- Southampton have lost 7 of their last 8 games
- There have been at least 3 goals in 5 of the last 6 Manchester United home games
- Both teams have scored in 12 of the last 19 Manchester United games
- Southampton have lost the first half in 6 of their last 9 games
- Southampton have conceded first in 5 of their last 21 away games
Man Utd vs Southampton: Odds as per 7bet
| Manchester United (1) | x | Southampton (2) |
| 2/7 | 14/3 | 17/2 |
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