Southampton FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2020-2021, Today Match Prediction

Southampton FC vs Manchester United FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Southampton will still be without their star forward Danny Ings, who is halfway through recovering from surgery on his knee.

Despite this, The Saints’ form has not dipped as a result, with 11 points taken from the past 15 available in the league. 

They are a team which can play in a similar way regardless of who is in the side and they have a strong mix of youth and experience which has served them well so far.

As for Manchester United, they won back to back league matches for the first time this season last weekend, narrowly edging past 19th placed West Brom with the help of VAR.

They certainly fare a lot better away from home currently, winning all three of their fixtures on the road so far, though Southampton will present a tough test for sure.

This is set to be an entertaining affair.

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Southampton FC Preview

Form Guide (all comps): DWWWD

Reasons to be cheerful:

     Unbeaten in their last seven matches

     Won their last three home matches 2-0

Reasons to be fearful:

     Nathan Redmond is ruled out due to injury

     Man United are in great form on their travels

Despite losing their best player due to injury, Southampton have not felt the effects of not being able to field Danny Ings over the past couple of matches.

He will likely be out until nearer the festive period, but the other attacking players in their squad look capable of picking up the slack in front of goal.

Youngster Che Adams in among the goals while Theo Walcott scored his first goal since re-joining the club in the summer against Wolves last weekend.

Manchester United will represent a different challenge though, particularly with the Red Devils’ away form being so strong at present. 

Southampton will have studied United’s last away game, their win against Everton, and saw how they enjoyed counterattacking against a team who are willing to come out and play attacking football against them.

Star Man – Theo Walcott

Looked lively against Wolves last weekend and could have scored more than the one he bagged. Still has pace at 31 years old.

Manchester United FC Preview

Form Guide (all comps): LLWWW

Reasons to be cheerful

     Bruno Fernandes is continuing his inspired form

     Away record is in their favour this season

Reasons to be fearful 

     Never look far away from a bad performance

     Awaiting news on several injury concerns

Manchester United have rebuilt some of their confidence on the back of three consecutive victories over the past few weeks.

Unfortunately, with this Manchester United side it is hard to figure out whether this means they are on the up for good, or whether it’s just a phase before another negative performance pops up around the corner.

Southampton are a top side currently and far more than just a one man band, as shown since Danny Ings’ injury. United need to be on top form to get the win here, although they showed against Everton in the last away game, that they can turn on the style when pushed.

They have a number of injury concerns, of course, with the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof struggling from niggles, while the poor form of Anthony Martial begs the question of whether Cavani will get his first start in the league.

Star Man – Bruno Fernandes

The star midfielder has 34 goal contributions in the 35 league matches since he joined in January.