LiontipsManchester United vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (February 12, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester United demonstrated solid performance in the Champions League group games, finishing on top of Villarreal, Atalanta, and Young Boys. In two weeks time, they will travel to Madrid for the first leg of their Round of 16 match against Atletico.
In the FA Cup, however, the Red Devils were unimpressive: after a narrow victory over Aston Villa (1:0) in the first round, the team lost to Middlesbrough on penalties and left the competition.
Ralf Rangnick's side have played 23 matches in the Premier League and celebrated success in 11 of them. Six games ended in draws. Thus, Man United are in 6th place in the log with a total of 39 points. In the last three rounds, the Red Devils defeated Brentford (3:1) and West Ham (1:0), and drew against Burnley (1:1).
Manchester United have ruled out Fred, Bailly, and Telles. Greenwood is suspended indefinitely.
Southampton sit middle of the table with 28 points from 23 games. The Saints won six matches this season and recorded 10 draws. After a 1:1 draw against the reigning champions Manchester City, Southampton defeated Tottenham away (3:2).
Ralph Hasenhuttl's charges couldn't make it past Chelsea in the last 16 of the League Cup, but have reached the FA Cup Round of 16 following their extra-time victory over Coventry City (2:1).
McCarthy, Vojnovic, Tella, and Redmondhave been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Man United have won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games between the two sides.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The hosts have a better chance of winning due to their superior quality and the support of the stands. Moreover, the Red Devils have serious tournament motivation as they are looking to get back into the top-4.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Manchester United
The reverse fixture was tied, but the last time the two sides met at Old Trafford, Man United won with a crushing 9:0 score. We a predicting a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Second bet - Manchester United to win by 2 goals
