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Southampton FC vs. Manchester United
In the Premier League, Manchester United were able to record their first win of the season last Monday night. The Red Devils were able to end their negative run of two defeats at the beginning of the season against arch-rivals Liverpool, of all teams. The team of coach Erik ten Hag showed an outstanding performance, both in terms of play and fighting spirit, which brought them their first points of the new season. Man United must build on this performance in the upcoming away match at Southampton.
Southampton also won for the first time this season on the last matchday. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team won 2-1 at Leicester. However, the Saints already have one more point than the Red Devils, as Southampton drew against Leeds United the previous week. As a result, the hosts from the port city on England’s south coast are ahead of Manchester United in the table. Whether this will still be the case after the final whistle on Saturday, you can read in our Southampton – Man United betting tip.
Southampton – Man United info:
– Date & Time: 27/08/2022, 13:30.
– Venue: Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 4
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Southampton Form & Balance Check
Southampton are one point ahead of Manchester United in the table after three games. That this is also the case at the end of the 38 match days may at least be doubted. But the Saints are playing courageous football so far. This season, coach Hasenhüttl has adopted a more attacking approach. After losing 4-1 to Spurs on matchday one, Southampton rallied from 2-0 down against Leeds to earn their first point of the season. On the last matchday, the Saints even improved on that performance, beating Leicester City 2-1 away from home. Southampton also trailed 0:1 against the Foxes. The comeback qualities are therefore there.
Also provably more attacking
That Southampton are playing more attacking and bold football so far this season than they did last term is not only evident from the 4-2-3-1 system the Saints have shown on the pitch recently. Thus, coach Hasenhüttl deviated from his defensive approach of the 5-3-2 system, which the Austrian still played in the 4-1 defeat against Tottenham. Southampton have already scored five goals in their first three games, giving them an average of 1.7 goals per game. Last season, Southampton scored only 43 goals all season. If the Saints continue like this, they will surpass their offensive figures from the previous season.
Southampton facts & analysis
– Southampton are in 11th place in the table with 4 points.
– Most recently, the Saints won 2-1 away at Leicester.
– Southampton have yet to win at home this season.
Man United Form & Balance Check
Before the start of the last matchday, Manchester United had zero points and were joint bottom of the table with West Ham United. Not a few pundits doubted that this fact could continue after the clash with Liverpool. But the Red Devils came like Phoenix from the ashes on Monday evening at Old Trafford. United came out like a changed team against a weakening Liverpool. Pressing, aggressive, determined and fast, Manchester played the whole game, which more than justified the 2-1 home victory. This performance quickly made them forget the results against Brighton and Brentford. But a slip-up in Southampton would possibly ruin everything again.
Not yet nil
Although the performance against the Reds was a clear improvement and above all a clear reaction to the previous 4-0 defeat against Brentford, Man United conceded another goal. In three games, seven goals have already been conceded. Only Leicester City have conceded more goals than United, with eight. The fact that the defence has not yet found its feet was also evident in terms of personnel against Liverpool. Captain Maguire had to miss out. Instead, newcomer Martinez and Varane played in central defence. Shaw was also replaced by newcomer Malacia on the left. On the right, young Dalot has played in all three games so far.
Man United facts & analysis
– Manchester are in 14th place in the table with 3 points.
– Last time out, the Red Devils won 2-1 over Liverpool.
– United lost their last away match 4-0 at Brentford.
Predicted line-up – last update on 25 August 2022
Ralph Hasenhüttl is trying to breathe some more pace into his team this season. Southampton operated in a 4-2-3-1 wing system in their recent 2-1 win over Leicester, with substitute Adams scoring the two goals. The striker may replace Mara in the starting eleven against United.
Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench for 86 minutes in the 2-1 win over Liverpool before coach Erik ten Hag substituted the Portuguese. The Dutchman criticised the striker’s counter-pressing behaviour and said Ronaldo was not the first choice against LFC. However, with Manchester expected to have more possession against Southampton, it is quite conceivable that CR7 will start. New signing Casemiro could also make his debut for the Red Devils. Systematically, United will once again play in a 4-2-3-1 system.
Southampton – Man United direct comparison & Statistics
This Saturday will be the 95th clash between Southampton and Manchester United. Manchester have won more games against Southampton so far. United won 52 times against Southampton. Southampton won only 17 times. There have been 25 draws. The last time the two teams drew 1-1 with each other.
– The last two duels ended in 1-1 draws.
– United won the third last duel 9-0.
– Manchester are unbeaten in 13 games against Southampton.
– Southampton last won against United in 2016.
