Man Utd vs Southampton: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Manchester United Host Southampton at Old Trafford

Manchester United will face Southampton in the Premier League this Thursday night at Old Trafford. After two morale-boosting results, United aims to secure their first league victory since mid-December.

Following a 2-2 draw at Anfield and a penalty shootout win against Arsenal in the FA Cup, the Red Devils are gaining momentum under Ruben Amorim. Currently 14th in the league, United is eager to use their recent form as a springboard for improvement.

Southampton, managed by Ivan Juric, remain at the bottom of the Premier League table with only six points from 20 games. Despite their struggles, the Saints head into this game with a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Swansea City last weekend.

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, 16 January
• Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Location: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Referee: John Brooks
• VAR: Paul Tierney

Head-to-Head Results (Last 5 Games)

• Man Utd: 2 Wins
• Southampton: 0 Wins
• Draws: 3

Last Meeting: Southampton 0-3 Man Utd (14 September 2024)

Current Form

Manchester United:

• Arsenal 1-1 (3-5p) Man Utd
• Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd
• Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle
• Wolves 2-0 Man Utd
• Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth

Southampton:

• Southampton 3-0 Swansea
• Southampton 0-5 Brentford
• Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton
• Southampton 0-1 West Ham
• Fulham 0-0 Southampton

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Manchester United

Diogo Dalot is suspended after his red card in the FA Cup. Tyrell Malacia could start at left wing-back, while Andre Onana will return in goal. Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans are injured. Amad Diallo, likely recovered from a minor knock, is expected to start.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Malacia; Amad, Garnacho; Zirkzee.

Southampton

Will Smallbone and Gavin Bazunu are back from long-term injuries. Flynn Downes may return, but Jack Stephens, Juan Larios, and Ross Stewart remain sidelined. Mateus Fernandes is back from suspension.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood; Bree, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Archer, Sulemana.

Score Prediction

Manchester United’s recent performances have been promising, but they may struggle to break down Southampton’s defensive setup. Bruno Fernandes’ form could be the deciding factor.

Prediction: Man Utd 2-0 Southampton

How to Watch in the UK & US

• UK: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+
• US: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App