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Southampton FC vs Manchester United FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Sat 1 Dec 2018 · 17:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Matthew Wilkes
  • Referee Simon Beck
  • Referee Roger East

Head-to-Head

6
6
Southampton FC 12 games · Avg 3.4 goals Manchester United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
24 Nov Fulham FC A 2–3 L
10 Nov Watford FC H 1–1 D
04 Nov Manchester City FC A 1–6 L
27 Oct Newcastle United FC H 0–0 D
20 Oct AFC Bournemouth A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Southampton FC A 2–2 D
27 Nov BSC Young Boys H 1–0 W
24 Nov Crystal Palace FC H 0–0 D
11 Nov Manchester City FC A 1–3 L
07 Nov Juventus FC A 2–1 W
03 Nov AFC Bournemouth A 2–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Southampton FC get us underway at .
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 13' Stuart Armstrong is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 18' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 18.
  • 20' Cedric has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 33' A goal from the Belgium international Romelu Lukaku! He fires home on 33 to make it 2-1!
  • 35' Marouane Fellaini picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 39' Ander Herrera doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 44' Jannik Vestergaard is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
  • 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 53' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Paul Pogba will be fuming at that decision.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Paul Pogba argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' Jannik Vestergaard was booked on 59.
  • 64' A change in the Southampton FC ranks — Michael Obafemi exits the field as Manolo Gabbiadini enters on 64.
  • 69' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 72' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Diogo Dalot is hanging Luke Shaw on the field on 72 minute.
  • 77' The crowd applauds Marcus Rashford as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Martial steps in for Manchester United FC.
  • 82' Manchester United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 86' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Romelu Lukaku has done his job and it is now time for Jesse Lingard to step up.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ashley Young.
  • 90' Mario Lemina makes way for Steven Davis at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC or Manchester United FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC39% Draw28% Manchester United FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Manchester United FC
61%
Southampton FC or Manchester United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC29% Draw45% Manchester United FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% 61%
+0.5 67% 33%
+1 67% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
25%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
22%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.