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Southampton vs Manchester United - Free Match Preview And Prediction 27/08/2022

Southampton come into the match on the back of a 3-0 win at Cambridge United in the League Cup. In terms of the Premier League, Southampton recorded a good 2-1 win at Leicester City last weekend.

They fell behind 9 minutes into the second half but equalised 14 minutes later. The winning goal came in the 84th minute and the late strike was enough to seal the first victory of the season for Southampton.

The win over Leicester City came on the back of a 2-2 draw at home with Leeds United. Southampton fell behind in the game immediately after half time and were 2-0 down 14 minutes later. The Saints did not give up and scored 2 goals of their own, the second of which was 9 minutes from time to take a point.

Manchester United make the trip to St. Mary's Stadium having recorded their first win of the season on Monday night.

It was a massive victory for the Red Devils over rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford and by far the best performance of the season to date for Manchester United.

It was a crucial win for Manchester United following two disappointing results in the Premier League. They started with a 2-1 loss at home against Brighton and Hove Albion before suffering an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Brentford.

Away form in the Premier League is poor and Manchester United have lost each of their last 7 away league fixtures. The defeats have come against Manchester City, Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Brentford.

Trends

Trends show Southampton have been struggling to win matches and they have recorded only 1 win from their 9 most recent Premier League fixtures.

Trends show Manchester United have failed to score a goal in each of their last 3 away Premier League games. They have also conceded 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 away league matches.

Team News

Southampton are without the injured duo of Romain Perraud and Valentino Livramento.

Manchester United have doubts over the fitness of Victor Lindelof, Facundo Pellistri, and Brandon Williams. Casemiro could make his debut for Manchester United but might have to settle for a place on the bench.

PREDICTION: I FANCY BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.