Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21 prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Manchester United U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultManchester United U21 to win ✓64% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.46
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.47
Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21 preview and prediction
The match
Southampton U21 travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 13 March (14:00 WAT) to face Manchester United U21. Manchester United U21 are 9th with 10 points from 5 games (in the top half), while Southampton U21 sit 1st on 16 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Manchester United U21's last 3: DLW Most recently they drew with Birmingham City U21 1–1 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Southampton U21's last 4: WDWD Most recently they beat Nottingham Forest U21 2–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Southampton U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.3 for Manchester United U21 and 1.2 for Southampton U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester United U21 64%, draw 14%, Southampton U21 22%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Manchester United U21 to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Manchester United U21 2–1 Southampton U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester United U2164%fair 1.57 · @1.75
Draw14%fair 6.96 · @3.80
Southampton U2122%fair 4.57 · @3.30
3.52Expected goals
2.29Manchester United U21 xG
1.23Southampton U21 xG
65%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: Manchester United U21 2.3 – 1.2 Southampton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester United U21 to win✓
64%
1.57
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
86%
1.17
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time result
Manchester United U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✗
40%
2.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.47
–
Form
Manchester United U21 – last 3
DLW
6 Mar
@ Birmingham City U21
1–1
D
2 Mar
vs Chelsea U21
0–2
L
23 Feb
@ Leicester City U21
4–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Southampton U21 – last 4
WDWD
6 Mar
@ Nottingham Forest U21
2–1
W
27 Feb
vs Everton U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Middlesbrough U21
2–1
W
13 Feb
@ Norwich City U21
1–1
D
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester United U21 and Southampton U21.
What is the prediction for Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
Our pick is Manchester United U21 to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
On our numbers Manchester United U21 have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Southampton U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
Our predicted score is Manchester United U21 2–1 Southampton U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Old Trafford.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
