Manchester United have the chance to move into the Premier League’s top three for the first time since the opening weekend of the season when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Monday.
The Red Devils have surged up the table after taking 13 points from a possible 15 since the restart, extending their unbeaten streak to 17 matches in all competitions.
Manchester United vs Southampton Latest Odds
Unbeaten in eight matches against this opposition, they are 2/7 (1.29) favourites with bet365 to move in the automatic Champions League places by coming out on top.
However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have only lost two of their last nine league matches on the road, and can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) to pull off a shock win here.
Three of the last four encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 19/4 (5.75) on them cancelling each other out once again.
Manchester United vs Southampton Team News
Victor Lindelof shook off a minor back injury to play in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa, meaning Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are the only absentees for the home side.
Sofiane Boufal, Moussa Djenepo, Jannik Vestergaard and Yan Valery are all sidelined for the visitors.
Manchester United vs Southampton preview
While morale is clearly high at Old Trafford, the Saints are also enjoying their football since play resumed - losing just one of their five matches and pulling off an impressive victory over Manchester City.
With nothing to lose and playing under little pressure, they will surely relish the opportunity to spoil their opponents’ party with another enterprising away performance.
Indeed, only four teams have scored more away goals in the Premier League this campaign, while three of those have played one game extra.
Manchester United vs Southampton predictions
Considering United conceded twice against struggling Bournemouth in their last home game, odds of 19/20 (1.95) look like solid value on them being joined on the scoresheet by a Southampton team that has failed to strike in just two of their 21 away fixtures.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Both teams to score at 19/20 (1.95) for a 2pt stake with bet365 