Man Utd vs Southampton preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 8:00, 16 Jan 2025
Updated: 9:27, 16 Jan 2025

MANCHESTER UNITED entertain rock-bottom Southampton in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Thursday.

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Man Utd vs Southampton preview

Manchester United return to Old Trafford with a skip in their step after a thoroughly successful week.

The Red Devils delivered what was perhaps their performance of the season against Liverpool in a 2-2 draw at Anfield before dumping Arsenal out of the FA Cup.

Ruben Amorim's work seems to be taking effect with United looking more structured and resilient in defence, along with a greater ruthlessness in attack.

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Southampton 17/2 with BetMGM -

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Man Utd vs Southampton preview betting tips and predictions

Brilliant Bruno

Bruno Fernandes might just be returning to his brilliant best under Ruben Amorim, and that's bad news for struggling Southampton.

The Portuguese midfielder, 30, has scored five goals and provided four assists since Amorim's arrival with an xG comfortably higher than any of his colleagues over the last six Premier League matches (2.07).

Only Amad Diallo can better Bruno's 15 efforts on goal in the last six, but nobody in the squad beats his seven shots on target or 16 chances created.

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First goalscorer and correct score predictions

Man Utd vs Southampton

First goalscorer: Rasmus Hojlund at 19/5 with talkSPORT BET -

Correct score: 4-0 at 12/1 with Betfred -

Clean sheet

It's been a real struggle for Southampton on the road this season. As mentioned, they are winless in their last 17 top-flight away games - securing two points from a possible 30.

Goals have also been an issue, especially away from St Mary's. Just five of their 12 Premier League goals have been scored away from home - blanking in four of their last six. Nobody has a lower xG away (8.00) or minutes per expected goal (122.3).

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