Southampton 0-3 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been concerning, particularly in the Premier League where they've lost all three of their opening matches, leaving them in 19th position with zero points. Their only victory in the last six games came in a high-scoring League Cup match against Cardiff City, which ended 5-3 in Southampton's favor. Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and managing only one clean sheet in their last six matches. While their goal-scoring ability was on display in the Cup game, they've failed to find the net in two of their three Premier League fixtures. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards lower-scoring affairs despite the high-scoring anomaly against Cardiff.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been inconsistent and concerning, with the team currently sitting in 14th position in the Premier League after just 3 games. Their last 6 matches across all competitions show a worrying trend, with 3 losses, 2 wins, and 1 draw. Notably, they are currently on a two-game losing streak in the Premier League, conceding 3 goals in each of their losses against Liverpool. The team's defensive struggles are evident, having conceded 11 goals in their last 6 games (1.83 per game) while only managing to keep one clean sheet. On a positive note, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs, with a particularly entertaining 3-2 victory over Real Betis in a friendly. However, their negative goal difference of -5 and the fact that they've scored only 6 goals in 6 games (1 per game) highlight the challenges Manchester United are facing at both ends of the pitch.

Recent home/away form

Southampton

Southampton's recent home form presents a mixed picture with some interesting trends. The team has failed to secure a win in their last three home matches, drawing two friendlies and losing their most recent Premier League game. However, prior to this, they enjoyed back-to-back wins, including a high-scoring 3-1 victory against West Brom in the Championship. The Saints have struggled to find the back of the net in their last two competitive home games, failing to score against both Nottingham Forest and Stoke City. Despite this, their overall goal-scoring record at home remains respectable, with 7 goals in their last 6 home games, including two 3-goal performances. Defensively, Southampton has been relatively solid at home, conceding only 5 goals in these 6 matches and keeping one clean sheet. The team's current league position (19th) and pointless start to the season (0 points from 3 games) suggest they are facing challenges in adapting to the Premier League following their promotion.

Manchester United

Manchester United's away form has been inconsistent, with their last six away games resulting in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The team has struggled to maintain a winning streak, alternating between wins and losses in their recent matches. Notably, their last three competitive away games have all been decided by a single goal margin, indicating close contests. The Red Devils have managed to score in five out of these six away games, but have also conceded in five, highlighting both offensive capability and defensive vulnerability. Their goal difference is neutral, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded, averaging 1.17 goals both for and against per game. The team's ability to keep clean sheets has been limited, with only one in these six away matches. Interestingly, 67% of these games saw both teams score, suggesting entertaining matches for spectators.