19 August 2016 at 19:00
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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 (64%) — the odds may underestimate Southampton.
Market Summary
Margin: 3.4%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.44 | 4.20 | 7.19 |
| Max | 1.54 | 4.33 | 7.50 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 63.7% | 22.7% | 13.6% |
| Public market | 63.8% | 23.2% | 13.0% |
Manchester United vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched 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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2524/25 | Manchester United | 3–1 | Southampton | 1.30/5.82/9.41 |
| 14/09/2424/25 | Southampton | 0–3 | Manchester United | 4.58/3.98/1.73 |
| 12/03/2322/23 | Manchester United | 0–0 | Southampton | 1.34/5.11/9.34 |
| 27/08/2222/23 | Southampton | 0–1 | Manchester United | 4.24/4.00/1.80 |
| 12/02/2221/22 | Manchester United | 1–1 | Southampton | 1.61/4.17/5.43 |
| 22/08/2121/22 | Southampton | 1–1 | Manchester United | 5.44/4.20/1.60 |
| 02/02/2120/21 | Manchester United | 9–0 | Southampton | 1.43/4.69/7.53 |
| 29/11/2020/21 | Southampton | 2–3 | Manchester United | 3.95/3.52/1.99 |
| 13/07/2019/20 | Manchester United | 2–2 | Southampton | 1.28/5.76/10.92 |
| 31/08/1919/20 | Southampton | 1–1 | Manchester United | 3.79/3.34/2.09 |
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
Away Record: Southampton
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Manchester United defeated Southampton 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by Z. Ibrahimović 36′, Z. Ibrahimović 52′ (pen.). Manchester United had 43% possession while Southampton held 57%. Manchester United had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (1 on target) for Southampton. Manchester United made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester United and Southampton — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: W. Rooney
Penalty
Match Statistics
Manchester United had 43% possession against Southampton's 57%. Manchester United registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Southampton managed 13 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–0. Fouls committed: 11–8.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester United have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Southampton show 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Manchester United
Southampton
Manchester United vs Southampton Head to Head Results
Manchester United and Southampton have met 24 times — Manchester United won 12, Southampton won 2, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.88 per match (45 for the home side, 24 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 16 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–0 in 2021.
12
Manchester United
10
Drawn
2
Southampton
Recent Meetings (24)
API data: 15 Mar 2026