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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Manchester United FC is hosting Southampton FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Tahith Chong has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Yann Valery does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 31' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' Ryan Bertrand picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' Sam Gallagher is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southampton FC tonight.
- 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Alexis Sanchez is withdrawn and Diogo Dalot gets his opportunity.
- 53' GOAL! Andreas Pereira fires home to make it 1-1!
- 58' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Southampton FC's shape.
- 59' Romelu Lukaku has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 63' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Charlie Austin departs to be replaced by Stuart Armstrong.
- 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Maya Yoshida is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
- 73' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 75' James Ward-Prowse is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 80' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' Fred gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Andreas Pereira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' Goal! Romelu Lukaku scores his 160 goal in 409 matches.
- 89' Poor challenge from Romelu Lukaku. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul Pogba on 90 minutes.
- 90' Another change for Southampton FC made on 90 minute. Maya Yoshida leaves to be changed by Sam Gallagher.
- Manchester United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Edinson Cavani | 3 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Anthony Martial | 3 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 3 |
| Amad Diallo | 2 |
| Stuart Armstrong | 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.