Southampton vs Man United Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, September 14, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, Sep 14
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 pm GMT
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, England

Manchester United will travel to Southampton in their second away game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Red Devils will aim to make amends after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at home before the international break.

Hosts Southampton made their return to the Premier League this season and are still searching for points in the new campaign. Russell Martin’s men have sustained painful losses to Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, and Brentford in their last three games. The Saints are expected to continue with their turbulent form and have not kept a clean sheet in their last four games in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Man Utd would want to end their losing streak in the English top-flight and claim a crucial three points as they are unbeaten in their past 15 away games against Southampton. It has been a poor showing so far for Erik ten Hag’s men this season.

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Southampton Team News

Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is out until 2025 with an Achilles injury. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ross Stewart are also expected to be sidelined in this weekend’s tie.

Man United Team News

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will once again face a familiar defensive crisis after the international break. Summer signing Leny Yoro will remain out for three months with a foot injury, whereas Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw all remain sidelined with their respective injuries. The club has also confirmed that Mason Mount will not be available due to a muscle injury. This game is too early for Rasmus Hojlund who was expected to return after the international break.

Southampton vs Man United Predicted Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup:

McCarthy; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens; Sugawara, Smallbone, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Armstrong, Brereton Diaz

Man United predicted lineup:

Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 133 times in the past, with Man United winning 68 of those games. Southampton have won only 28 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 37 games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Man United

Bruno Fernandes (Man United)

The Portuguese midfielder is without a doubt the most influential player on the Man Utd roster but picked up a knock during the international break. Fernandes has played in every game for the Red Devils so far but has struggled to find a goal or an assist.

Flynn Downes (Southampton)

The Saints agreed a deal in the region of £18 million to sign midfielder Flynn Downes from West Ham United. After spending the last season on loan, Flynn Downes has penned a four-year contract and helped the club win promotion to the Premier League via play-offs.

Southampton vs Man United Prediction

Southampton are not favourites for this tie as United are unbeaten in their past 15 away games against the Saints. Southampton have lost each of their first three Premier League games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four games across all competitions. They will be facing a United side who are desperate to bounce back after the international break.

As for Man United, they are missing some crucial players in this tie but could be back on track against a side who have suffered massively in their first games of the campaign. Erik ten Hag’s men are coming off a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in their last game and had a disastrous start to the new campaign.

Predicted Score: Southampton 1-2 Man United (Watch Live)

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