Thursday Football Action: Big Matchups and Key Predictions

Struggling Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Southampton face off at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Both teams will aim to build on their recent FA Cup triumphs, but the Red Devils have endured a turbulent run of form, losing four of their last six Premier League matches.

🔹Manchester United haven't lost to Southampton in their last 16 meetings.

🔹Southampton have faced defeat in their last three Premier League outings.

🔹Over 2.5 goals have been scored in Southampton's last three matches.

After a bitter Spanish Super Cup exit, Real Madrid will look to rebound against Celta Vigo in a Copa del Rey clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos are in strong attacking form, scoring at least two goals in each of their last three matches in this competition.

🔹Real Madrid have scored at least two goals in their last three Copa del Rey games.

🔹Celta Vigo boast seven straight away wins in the Copa del Rey.

For the first time in four decades, Ipswich Town and Brighton meet at Portman Road in the top flight. Ipswich come into this fixture with a poor record, having won just three of their last 20 league games.

 🔹Ipswich Town have won just three of their last 20 league games. 

 🔹Brighton have seen both teams score in their last six away matches. 

 🔹Ipswich average just 0.80 goals per home Premier League game.

Prediction💰: Brighton win @ 2.06 on MSport.

The Paulista A1 season kicks off with an exciting clash between Red Bull Bragantino and Corinthians. While Corinthians are on a stellar nine-game winning streak in Serie A, their record against Bragantino leaves much to be desired, failing to win any of their last seven head-to-head matches.

🔹Bragantino have kept three consecutive clean sheets at home in the Campeonato Paulista.

🔹Corinthians have won just one of their last six away matches in the competition.

Prediction💰: Corinthians double chance @ 1.64 on MSport.