Our Analysis: Form of Both Teams
Manchester United travel to the south coast to face
newly promoted Southampton in round three of the
Premier League.
Both teams head into this clash on the back of
disappointing defeats, who will both be feeling the
pressure to deliver sooner rather than later.
If Southampton are to achieve their target of staying
in the league, wins at St Mary’s will be key. However,
Nottingham Forest dominated them in their only
game at home so far - and Manchester United are
capable of doing the same.
Erik ten Haag’s side will need to put in a better
defensive display if that result is to be achieved,
having given away cheap goals against both Brighton
and Liverpool.
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Probable Lineups for Southampton vs Manchester
United
The probable lineup for Southampton in the system
of play.
Ramsdale; Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis,
Walker-Pieters, Aribo, Downes, Smallbone, Sugawara,
Armstrong, Brereton Diaz
The probable lineup for Manchester United in the
system of play.
Onana; Dalot, Martinez, de Ligt, Mazraoui, Mainoo,
Casemiro, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashfrod, Zirkzee
Ten Haag to get back on track
It’s back to the drawing board already for both of
these sides and perhaps the international break came
at a good time. Southampton have struggled to adapt
to life back in the Premier League, and have lost all
three matches so far.
Man United may have rescued a win against Fulham
in the curtain raiser, but it’s been pretty poor viewing
for fans since. A lapse in concentration saw them lose
a valuable point against Brighton before Liverpool
humiliated them at Old Trafford.
Yet they showed glimpses against Brighton to
suggest the team were pulling together. If they want
to achieve a European spot, wins against
Southampton are a must - whether home or away.
Southampton vs Manchester United Bet 1: Man United
Victory @ 1.80 with 1xBet
Captain to lead by example
Bruno Fernandes hasn’t scored for United since April
last season, but this is when he needs to step up and
show why he’s so valued at the club.
During the international break, Fernandes scored for
Portugal as they defeated Scotland 2-1, and that
might have been the pick up he needed to get back
up and running in the Premier League.
Operating in the no.10 role, no doubt he’ll find plenty
of space, as Southampton have looked disjointed at
the back, and this is where he can build on his goal
last week.
Let’s not forget he’s on penalty duty, which always
adds an edge to the goalscorer betting.
Southampton vs Manchester United Bet 2: Bruno
Fernandes Anytime Scorer @ 2.65 with 1xBet
Further frustration for the Saints
Priced at odds-against (2.10), both teams not to score
looks a generous price from where we are sat.
Man United may have shown plenty of defensive
vulnerabilities already this season, but Southampton
have been extremely poor in the final third so far.
With just one goal across 270 minutes, that isn’t
sustainable if they are to survive.
A defensive partnership of Lisandro Martinez and
Matthijs de Ligt should click at some point, and St
Mary’s would be the ideal location for them to kick
start their season.
Southampton vs Manchester United Bet 3: Both
Teams to Score No @ 1.59 with 1xBet