Manchester United vs Southampton

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been concerning, with the Red Devils winless in their last six matches across all competitions. The team are currently enduring a four-match losing streak in domestic competitions, which was halted by two consecutive draws against top-six opposition. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 14 goals in the last six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 outings. The 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup was particularly high-scoring, showcasing both United's attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities. With just one goal scored per game on average during this period, compared to 2.33 conceded, United's goal difference of -8 reflects their struggles. Their 13th position in the league table further underlines their poor run of form, leaving them in desperate need of a turnaround to salvage their season.

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been concerning, with the Saints currently languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. The team are on a worrying run of three consecutive league defeats, during which they've managed to score just once whilst conceding eight goals. Their most recent league outing saw them suffer a heavy 5-0 home defeat to Brentford, highlighting their defensive frailties. Despite this poor league form, Southampton did manage to secure a convincing 3-0 victory in their FA Cup match against Swansea, offering a glimmer of hope to their supporters. The Saints have struggled to find the back of the net in recent weeks, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six matches across all competitions. Their defensive record is also a cause for concern, with the team conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game during this period. Interestingly, 67% of Southampton's recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting their games are often entertaining affairs despite their struggles.

Recent home/away form

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent home form has been a tale of two halves, with their last six matches at Old Trafford showing a stark contrast in performance. The Red Devils enjoyed a strong run of three consecutive victories, including an impressive 4-0 thrashing of Everton and a high-scoring 3-2 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. However, their form took a dramatic downturn as they suffered three straight defeats, conceding eight goals and failing to score in their last two Premier League matches. Particularly notable was the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, highlighting United's defensive frailties. Despite their inconsistent form, United's home matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals and an average of 3.67 goals per game.

Southampton

Southampton's away form has been dismal, with the Saints failing to secure a single victory in their last six outings on the road. The team have endured a particularly tough run, suffering four defeats and managing only two draws during this period. Southampton's goal-scoring woes are evident, having found the back of the net just twice in these six matches, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they have been somewhat more resilient, conceding 1.17 goals per game, but have managed only one clean sheet. The majority of Southampton's away fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games seeing under 2.5 goals. Their struggles are further highlighted by their league position, as they currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League with a paltry 6 points from 20 games, indicating that their poor away form is symptomatic of broader issues plaguing the team this season.