Manchester United FC vs Southampton FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Southampton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Manchester United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Fulham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Manchester United FC and Southampton FC is underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Southampton FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Bertrand made 348 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 348 games and scored 417 goals.
- 25' Chris Smalling has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' Yann Valery does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Maya Yoshida suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryan Bertrand.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 52' The whistle greets Alexis Sanchez as he departs to be replaced by Diogo Dalot.
- 53' Goal! Andreas Pereira scores his 25 goal in 409 matches.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Southampton FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' GOAL! Romelu Lukaku fires home to make it 2-1!
- 63' Stuart Armstrong is replacing Charlie Austin for the Southampton FC side.
- 68' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 75' James Ward-Prowse adds to his 0 season tally! Southampton FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 80' Luke Shaw has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 82' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Andreas Pereira has done his job and it is now time for Fred to step up.
- 87' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Romelu Lukaku makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 88.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Romelu Lukaku is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Maya Yoshida as he departs to be replaced by Sam Gallagher.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
-
10
Marcus Rashford ↓ Tahith Chong 90'
- 6
- 2
- 9
- 12
- 23
- 39
-
7
Alexis Sanchez ↓ Diogo Dalot 52'
-
15
Andreas Pereira ↓ Fred 82'
Bench
- 16
-
17
Fred ↑ 82'
- 3
- 13
-
20
Diogo Dalot ↑ 52'
-
44
Tahith Chong ↑ 90'
- 47
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 4
-
3
Maya Yoshida ↓ Sam Gallagher 90'
- 21
- 35
- 16
- 14
- 22
- 23
- 10
- 43
Bench
- 33
-
15
Sam Gallagher ↑ 90'
- 1
- 5
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 63'
- 11
- 55
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 4 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Anthony Martial | 3 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 3 |
| Edinson Cavani | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Daniel James | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2019-03-02
Manchester United FC
3–2
Southampton FC
W
2019-02-27
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
2019-02-24
Manchester United FC
0–0
Liverpool FC
D
2019-02-18
Chelsea FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2019-02-12
Manchester United FC
0–2
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2019-02-09
Fulham FC
0–3
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Southampton FC
50%
Manchester United FC or Southampton FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.