Southampton vs Manchester United Prediction - English Premier League Picks 9/14/24

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Southampton and Manchester United.

Southampton Betting Preview

Southampton currently sits in 19th place in the standings and they have failed to pick up a run yet. In the last game against Brentford, Southampton scored a goal, but the defense gave up three goals and that led to the defeat. The only goal for Southampton was in the 95th minute and it was way too late by that point. Southampton had 64 percent of hte possession and six shots on target, but it was too late. Aaron Ramsdale is going to continue to start in goal and they are going to need him to be good here. Ben Brereton Diaz' was pulled out of Chile’s last game, but reports are that was a tactical decision and it appears that he’s going to be good to go for this one. 

Manchester United Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is Manchester United who sit in 14th place in the standings having picked up three points so far this season. Man United’s last game came against Liverpool and it was an ugly one. Man United scored zero goals while the defense gave up three on the way to the defeat. Manchester United had 53 percent of the possession and three shots on target. For Manchester United they are still dealing with plenty of injury concerns heading into this game. Rasmus Hojlund  and Luke Shaw have both been ruled out for this game and not having both guys is a big loss. 

Southampton vs Manchester United Preview

I don’t think either of these teams is very good, but Manchester United is without a doubt the better team. Manchester United is going to get out to a fast start in this game and they are going to have little issues here. Southampton is going to have no answer and they aren’t going to even have any quality scoring chances. This total is too high. Back Manchester United to pull out the victory.