Manchester United U21 50%Draw 20%Southampton U21 30%Expected goals 2.06 – 1.75
68%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultManchester United U21 to win ✓50% · @1.75
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 12.17
Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:00 WAT, Friday 13 March: Manchester United U21 v Southampton U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Old Trafford. In the table, Manchester United U21 are 9th, upper half, on 10 points after 5 matches; Southampton U21 are 1st (leading the league) with 16.
Current form
Manchester United U21, last 3: DLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Birmingham City U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Southampton U21, last 4: WDWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Nottingham Forest U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Southampton U21, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for Manchester United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Manchester United U21 2.1 xG, Southampton U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.8. That is an open game on paper: 73% for three or more goals, 68% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Manchester United U21 50%, draw 20%, Southampton U21 30%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Manchester United U21 2–1 Southampton U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Manchester United U2150%fair 1.99 · @1.75
Draw20%fair 5.06 · @3.80
Southampton U2130%fair 3.35 · @3.30
3.81Expected goals
2.06Manchester United U21 xG
1.75Southampton U21 xG
68%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Manchester United U21 2.1 – 1.8 Southampton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester United U21 to win✓
50%
1.99
1.75
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Draw no bet
Manchester United U21 (draw no bet)✓
63%
1.59
–
Asian handicap
Southampton U21 +1 (Asian handicap)
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
–
First team to score
Manchester United U21 to score first
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Manchester United U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✗
28%
3.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
12.17
–
Recent results
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 Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
On our numbers Manchester United U21 have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Southampton U21 30%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United U21 vs Southampton U21?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 68% 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 3.8 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
