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Manchester Utd vs FC Astana Prediction & Betting tips
Manchester United and Astana face in Old Trafford, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Group Stage). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Astana has considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Manchester United:
The home team had direct access to this group stage, so they will play their first game in this edition of the competition. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a home victory with Leicester City by (1‑0). In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Manchester United won 6, drew 1 and lost 3. Their attack has scored regularly, as they scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games. This is a team that usually scores many times first: he opened the scoring in 12 of his last 15 games, of these 12 he came to the break in advantage in 7 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 7. There is 1 period Stand out in the last 20 home games for all competitions: he suffered 7 of his 20 goals between minutes (46’ ‑ 60 ‘).
You can say that Manchester United is a great favorite for the Europa League title, for its greatness. The team should not have many difficulties to finish in the first place of the group and, if everything remains as expected, it will have to go to the next phase very easily. In his debut in the current edition of the competition he will face an opponent without much tradition and the victory must happen naturally. Therefore, he hopes to play quality football without errors, since only the three points matter. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Astana :
The visiting team won access to this group stage after eliminating BATE in the previous tie, with a defeat by (2-0) and a home victory by (3-0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for the Premier League, he won Shakhter Karagandy at home by (2‑1). In its last 10 away matches, Astana records 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. In 15 games, he only got 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Astana did not have much luck in the draw of the Europa League groups and fell into one in which there are strong rivals. Actually, it’s hard to believe he can qualify for the next phase, but he will do his best during the rounds. In the first round you will face a very complicated opponent and if you manage to avoid defeat you can celebrate it a lot. For this to be a reality, you must show a football of higher than average quality and even have some luck. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.