Manchester United widely expected to beat Southampton

Manchester United and Southampton clash this Sunday at the Old Trafford for matchweek 27 of the Premier League . Currently, Erik ten Hag's team are 3rd in the table with 49 points, while Rubén Sellés's team are 19th with 21 points.

After facing Real Betis in Europa League, Manchester United turn their attention to the Premier League where they challenge Southampton. A look back at the history books shows that Erik ten Hag's team and Rubén Sellés's team have faced each other one hundred thirty-two times, with Manchester United holding the advantage: 68 victories, against 27 victories of Southampton. Specifically in the Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag's team has the advantage in the duels against Rubén Sellés's team: 41 wins in 65 games. Southampton have 10 wins.

In the Premier League, ninety-one games were played between the two teams, with 49 wins for Manchester United, 25 draws and 17 wins for Southampton.

Considering the Premier League 2022/23, from Manchester United's most influential players, David de Gea is the most used player in a total of 25 games (2250 min). Marcus Rashford is their current best scorer with 14 goals. As for Southampton, Ward-Prowse is the most used player in a total of 25 games (2250 min). Ward-Prowse is the current best scorer with 6 goals.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Manchester United winning 1x0. Erik ten Hag's team is given the favouritism to win this match.