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Athletic de Bilbao vs Manchester United Prediction – Europa League
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Here you will find the best prediction for Athletic de Bilbao vs Manchester United in the Europa League, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last encounters, to provide the most informed prediction for this fixture between Athletic de Bilbao and Manchester United.
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The best prediction for
Athletic de Bilbao vs Manchester United in the Europa League is that both teams will score. While it is anticipated that Manchester United will take control of the match, Athletic Bilbao, buoyed by their home support, will aim to respond effectively and create threats. Notably, the “both teams to score – yes” market has succeeded in the last four matches for the Red Devils in this Europa League edition. Therefore, a closely contested match marked by goal opportunities for both teams is expected.
Match preview: Athletic de Bilbao vs Manchester United
Athletic de Bilbao and Manchester United face off at San Mamés Barria in a Europa League semifinals match. There has only been one recent direct encounter between these two teams on 06 August 2023, which ended in a 1-1 draw. It’s essential to pay close attention to home and away performance, as Athletic de Bilbao displays varying results when playing at home compared to away.
Team analysis: Athletic de Bilbao
The home side reaches this stage of the Europa League semifinals after defeating Rangers, securing a 2-0 victory at home and a 0-0 draw in the previous round. Athletic are notably stronger at home, with a recent record of 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 15 matches at San Mamés. They are coming off a 1-0 home victory against Las Palmas. In the last six Europa League matches played at home, Athletic de Bilbao has emerged victorious each time.
Their attack has been consistently effective, managing to score in 9 of their last 10 matches in this competition.
Athletic de Bilbao approaches this match with confidence following their win against Las Palmas. They progressed to this stage after eliminating Rangers. Under Ernesto Valverde, the team typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, relying on the speed of Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, and Gorka Guruzeta to enhance their attacking plays. Midfielder Oihan Sancet orchestrates the team’s rhythm and attack strategies, while Andoni Gorosabel provides depth on the right flank as a significant asset. All players are available for this match.
Team analysis: Manchester United
The visiting team arrives at this stage of the Europa League semifinals after eliminating Olympique Lyonnais through a 5-4 victory in extra time at home and drawing 2-2 in the previous round. This is a side that is minimally affected by playing away, recording similar results at home and on the road, with 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 matches. In their last six Europa League matches away from home, Manchester United has secured 2 wins and 4 draws.
In this competition, they have yet to lose any of their last six away matches. However, they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 outings, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, although their attack finds the net regularly, scoring in every match of the last 10 fixtures. The team typically opens the scoring without much difficulty, having netted first in 9 of the last 12 Europa League matches, with 4 maintaining their lead until the final whistle. In their last 20 games across all competitions, they notably scored 11 of their 26 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
Manchester United enters this match after a draw with AFC Bournemouth (1-1) in a Premier League fixture. It’s noteworthy that the English club secured their place in the Europa League semifinals after defeating Olympique Lyon. The visitors usually operate in a tactical 3-4-3 formation, aiming for a more rapid style of play. The trio responsible for causing disruption in the opponent’s area includes Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Højlund, while midfielder Bruno Fernandes directs their offensive plays. Injuries will keep Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot, Amad Diallo, and Lisandro Martínez sidelined for this match.
The best prediction for Athletic de Bilbao vs Manchester United
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
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