Manchester United will host Southampton at home in the Premier League on January 16, 2025. The match holds special significance for both teams, as United will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the table, while Southampton will be fighting to avoid relegation.
Manchester United's situation
Manchester United are currently in mid-table in the Premier League and have had mixed results in recent times. In their last match, they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the FA Cup before advancing on penalties.
This victory ended a five-match winless streak, which should boost the players' confidence going forward.
Head coach Rúben Amorim has stressed that the team needs to improve their attacking play, especially against weaker opponents who tend to defend deep. United have conceded just 23 goals in their 20 league games so far, underscoring the need to improve the effectiveness of their attacking line.
Southampton's situation
Southampton are having a tough season, sitting bottom of the table with just six points from 20 games. The team's new manager, Ivan Juric, earned his first win in charge against Swansea in the FA Cup, but they remain well behind the Premier League relegation places.
The Saints' offensive game is particularly weak, as they have failed to score in five of their last six league matches. In addition, their defense is vulnerable, which makes it difficult for them to score points in the league.
Previous meetings
In the last 16 meetings between the two teams, Manchester United are unbeaten against Southampton in all competitions. This statistic clearly shows the home team's superiority, which predicts the expected outcome of the match.
Expected starting lineups
Manchester United: Onana - Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw - Casemiro, Eriksen - Antony, Fernandes, Rashford - Højlund.
Southampton: Bazunu - Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud - Ward-Prowse, Lavia - Elyounoussi, Armstrong, Djenepo - Adams.
Injured and missing
Manchester United are also struggling with injuries to several key players. Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw are all set to miss the match.
Southampton are without Jack Stephens and Ross Stewart due to injury.
Tipmix tips
Considering the current form of the teams and the results of their previous meetings, Manchester United is the favourite to win. Home advantage and Southampton's weak attacking and defensive play suggest that United could dominate the match.
The bookmakers' odds also support this: Manchester United's victory can be bet on with odds of 1.30, while Southampton's success can be bet on with odds of 6.75.
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