22 August 2021 at 13:00

Referee: C. Pawson

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.

Southampton0wins
5draws10 meetings
Manchester United5wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (18%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester United.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

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 18.4%Draw 23.8%Away 62.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.324.001.57
Max5.504.411.64
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 47.6%
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 market18.3%22.1%59.5%
Public market17.2%22.5%60.3%
Δ1.1%0.4%0.7%

Southampton vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (62%)

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.

SouthamptonHalf-time:10Manchester United
8Shots15
3Shots on target4

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: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Southampton and Manchester United drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by Fred 30′ (o.g.), M. Greenwood 55′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 36% possession while Manchester United held 64%. Southampton had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Manchester United. Southampton made 3 substitutions, Manchester United made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Southampton and Manchester United — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Southampton
Manchester United
Kick Off
Fred

Own Goal

30′
Half Time
T. WalcottJ. Bednarek
46′
55′
M. Greenwood

assist: P. Pogba

59′
A. MartialJ. Sancho
M. DjenepoI. Diallo
70′
76′
FredS. McTominay
R. PerraudK. Walker-Peters
79′
86′
N. MatićJ. Lingard
90+1′Paul Pogba
Full Time

Match Statistics

Southampton had 36% possession against Manchester United's 64%. Southampton registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Manchester United managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–7. Fouls committed: 12–10.

3Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal7
8Total Shots15
1Blocked Shots4
3Shots insidebox11
5Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls10
7Corner Kicks7
0Offsides2
36%Ball Possession64%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
291Total passes520
201Passes accurate415
69%Passes %80%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Southampton have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Manchester United show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Southampton

DWWWWW

Manchester United

WLDWLW

Southampton vs Manchester United Head to Head Results

Southampton and Manchester United have met 24 times — Southampton won 2, Manchester United won 13, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 24 meetings. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.88 per match (23 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (58%). 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.

2

Southampton

9

Drawn

13

Manchester United

Goals: 23Goals: 46

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
2 Feb 2021Manchester United9 – 0Southampton
29 Nov 2020Southampton2 – 3Manchester United
13 Jul 2020Manchester United2 – 2Southampton
31 Aug 2019Southampton1 – 1Manchester United
2 Mar 2019Manchester United3 – 2Southampton
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026