Manchester Utd vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips (16 January)

Despite a quality squad and significant investments, Manchester United is not meeting expectations this season. Only 13th in the Premier League with 11 points behind 6th place, the Red Devils should have difficulty securing a European folding seat. Not really any more convincing since the arrival on the bench of Ruben Amorim, they have not won any of their last 4 championship matches. After losing to Bournemouth 0-3, Wolverhampton 2-0 and Newcastle 0-2, Bruno Fernandes' teammates showed a reaction by taking a point at leader Liverpool on the last day 2-2. Last weekend, they traveled to Arsenal in the upcoming FA Cup. 7th in the Europa League, Manchester United hopes to qualify directly for the round of 16.

The return to the elite is proving very difficult for Southampton who quite simply occupy the last place in the Premier League with only 6 points taken in 20 matches . The promoted player is thus in a very unfavorable balance to maintain 10 units of disbursement on the first non-relegable. Without a solution, the Saints are currently on a streak of 10 games without a win, 2 draws and 8 defeats. After taking a point at Fulham 0-0, they lost to West Ham 0-1, Crystal Palace 2-1 and Brentford 0-5. Last weekend, Southampton hosted Swansea in the upcoming FA Cup.

Manchester United must still do without defenders Shaw and Lindelof as well as midfielder Mount, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Furthermore, Marcus Rashford could still remain out of the group this week. Ruben Amorim should rely on the influential Diallo (3 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Bruno Fernandes (4 goals and 6 assists in PL). Attackers Zirkzee (3 goals in PL) and Hojlund (2 goals in PL) are not meeting expectations at the moment. For Southampton, senior defender Stephens, replacement goalkeeper Bazunu and striker Stewart are unavailable this week, injured.

In addition, the important midfielders Downes and Smallbone are announced as doubtful. The good news comes from the return from suspension of holder Matheus Fernandes. In the tough, Southampton has the worst attack and the 19th defense in the championship. Left back Welington (Sao Paulo) arrived at the club this winter as did young French defender Kayi Sanda (Valenciennes).