23 January 2016 at 15:00

Referee: Mike Jones

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester United5wins
5draws10 meetings
Southampton0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Southampton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 52.4%Draw 29.6%Away 21.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.913.204.50
Max1.913.504.84
Market favourite:Manchester United · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market51.3%28.4%20.3%
Public market51.3%28.0%20.6%

Manchester United vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (52%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester UnitedHalf-time:00Southampton
8Shots7
1Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
16/01/25Manchester United3–1Southampton1.30/5.82/9.41
14/09/24Southampton0–3Manchester United4.58/3.98/1.73
12/03/23Manchester United0–0Southampton1.34/5.11/9.34
27/08/22Southampton0–1Manchester United4.24/4.00/1.80
12/02/22Manchester United1–1Southampton1.61/4.17/5.43
22/08/21Southampton1–1Manchester United5.44/4.20/1.60
02/02/21Manchester United9–0Southampton1.43/4.69/7.53
29/11/20Southampton2–3Manchester United3.95/3.52/1.99
13/07/20Manchester United2–2Southampton1.28/5.76/10.92
31/08/19Southampton1–1Manchester United3.79/3.34/2.09

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Southampton defeated Manchester United 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by C. Austin 87′. Manchester United had 55% possession while Southampton held 45%. Manchester United had 8 shots (1 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Southampton. Manchester United made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester United and Southampton — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester United
Southampton
Kick Off
Half Time
M. FellainiMata
46′
M. DarmianP. McNair
60′
67′
J. ClasieOriol Romeu
67′
D. TadićJ. Ward-Prowse
79′
S. ManéC. Austin
C. Borthwick-JacksonA. Januzaj
86′
87′
C. Austin

assist: J. Ward-Prowse

Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester United had 55% possession against Southampton's 45%. Manchester United registered 8 shots (1 on target) while Southampton managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 11–8.

1Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots0
1Shots insidebox5
7Shots outsidebox2
11Fouls8
4Corner Kicks4
2Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
457Total passes361
331Passes accurate237
72%Passes %66%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Southampton show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester United

WLDWLW

Southampton

WWWWWW

Manchester United vs Southampton Head to Head Results

Manchester United and Southampton have met 24 times — Manchester United won 13, Southampton won 1, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 70 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.92 per match (47 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in the last 18 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–0 in 2021.

13

Manchester United

10

Drawn

1

Southampton

Goals: 47Goals: 23

Recent Meetings (24)

16 Jan 2025Manchester United3 – 1Southampton
14 Sept 2024Southampton0 – 3Manchester United
12 Mar 2023Manchester United0 – 0Southampton
27 Aug 2022Southampton0 – 1Manchester United
12 Feb 2022Manchester United1 – 1Southampton
22 Aug 2021Southampton1 – 1Manchester United
2 Feb 2021Manchester United9 – 0Southampton
29 Nov 2020Southampton2 – 3Manchester United
13 Jul 2020Manchester United2 – 2Southampton
31 Aug 2019Southampton1 – 1Manchester United
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026