Manchester United vs Southampton betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

By Jamie Brown Published: February 1, 2021 2:52 am
Last Updated: February 1, 2021 7:03 am

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James, Daniel

90'

Martial, Anthony

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Armstrong, Stuart

Fernandes, Bruno

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Bednarek, Jan

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Djenepo, Moussa
Tchaptchet, Allan

McTominay, Scott

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Ings, Danny
Redmond, Nathan

Martial, Anthony

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Rashford, Marcus
James, Daniel

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van de Beek, Donny

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Maguire, Harry

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Shaw, Luke
van de Beek, Donny

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Cavani, Edinson
Martial, Anthony

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Stephens, Jack

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Ramsay, Kayne

Cavani, Edinson

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Bednarek, Jan

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Rashford, Marcus

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Wan-Bissaka, Aaron

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Jankewitz, Alexandre

Starting lineup

De Gea, David1

Wan-Bissaka, Aaron29

Maguire, Harry5

Lindelof, Victor2

Shaw, Luke23

Rashford, Marcus10

Fred17

Fernandes, Bruno18

McTominay, Scott39

Greenwood, Mason11

Cavani, Edinson7

1McCarthy, Alex

31Ramsay, Kayne

5Stephens, Jack

35Bednarek, Jan

3Bertrand, Ryan

17Armstrong, Stuart

8Ward-Prowse, James

64Jankewitz, Alexandre

12Djenepo, Moussa

10Adams, Che

9Ings, Danny

Substitutes

Henderson, Dean26

Bailly, Eric3

Telles, Alex27

Williams, Brandon33

James, Daniel21

Matic, Nemanja31

Pogba, Paul6

van de Beek, Donny34

Martial, Anthony9

44Forster, Fraser

41Lewis, Harry

62Tchaptchet, Allan

72Chauke, Kgaogelo

52Finnigan, Ryan

11Redmond, Nathan

47Ferry, William

40N`Lundulu, Daniel

Manchester United vs Southampton betting tips

This article covers Manchester United vs Southampton betting tips and predictions.

Also included is a thorough Manchester United vs Southampton betting preview.

Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.

Manchester United vs Southampton: Match details

Match: Manchester United vs Southampton

Competition: Premier League

Date: February 2, 2021

Kick-off time: 8:15 pm, February 2, 2021 (UK time)

Stadium: Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: A sign with the logo of Manchester United is seen outside the stadium prior to the Group H match of the UEFA Champions League between Manchester United and Juventus at Old Trafford on October 23, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Betting prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Southampton

Manchester United to beat Southampton 2-1

Betting odds: 7/1

Manchester United’s title charge has taken a hit over the last week having dropped points in their last two games.

United followed up their shock defeat to Sheffield United with a draw with Arsenal on Saturday.

Southampton’s form has also been underwhelming over recent weeks failing to win in their last three games.

The Saints defeated Liverpool almost four weeks ago and have lost all of their matches since.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Bruno Fernandes (R) of Manchester United celebrates with Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford and team mates after scoring their side’s third goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 24, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Phil Noble – Pool/Getty Images)

Manchester United vs Southampton: Recommended bets

Anthony Martial to score anytime. The Frenchman is in line to return to the line-up having been dropped against Arsenal.

Martial has failed to score in his last five league appearances and will be eager to end that wait on Tuesday.

Manchester United vs Southampton: Anthony Martial to score anytime

Betting odds: 7/4

Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford (C) celebrates with Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) and Manchester United’s French striker Anthony Martial (R) after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on December 17, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP)  

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Manchester United now trail Man City at the top by four points and their bitter rivals also have a game in hand.

The Red Devils have dropped points in their last two games losing to Sheffield United and drawing with the Gunners.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side missed several big chances at the Emirates to claim three points.

The Norwegian manager will be hoping his side are able to quickly bounce back from an underwhelming string of results.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Victor Lindelof of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 4-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on December 20, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)

Southampton suffer three consecutive defeats

Southampton have suffered three consecutive defeats following their win over Liverpool.

Their poor run of form has seen them drop into 11th with a number of teams queueing up behind them.

Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side have been unfortunate with injuries over recent weeks with several key players missing.

The Saints could be without up to nine players for Tuesday’s trip to Old Trafford.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 13: Che Adams of Southampton celebrates with teammates Jannik Vestergaard, Danny Ings and Theo Walcott after scoring their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St Mary’s Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Southampton, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Manchester United team news vs Southampton

Manchester United are hopeful that Scott McTominay will be available to face Southampton as he recovers from an illness.

The midfielder was forced off against Arsenal due to an issue with his stomach but is set to return on Tuesday.

Phil Jones also remains sidelined with a knee injury.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Scott McTominay of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on December 20, 2020 in Manchester, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Southampton team news vs Manchester United

Southampton have a substantial list of absentees for Tuesday’s game due to injury.

The Saints suffered a triple injury blow in their defeat to Villa.

Ibrahima Diallo, Theo Walcott and Oriol Romeu were all forced and will miss the trip to Old Trafford.

Mohamed Salisu, Nathan Tella and Jannik Vestergaard are all close to returning but remain out of the game.

Michael Obafemi, William Smallbone and Kyle Walker-Peters also remain sidelined.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Lucas Digne of Everton fouls Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton leading to a red card during the Premier League match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary’s Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Frank Augstein – Pool/Getty Images)

Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Southampton

Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Southampton

Predicted Southampton line-up vs Manchester United

Predicted Southampton line-up vs Manchester United

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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.