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Manchester Utd vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting tips
The return in the sixteenth finals of the Europa League between Manchester United and Real Sociedad will most likely not be really exciting anymore. The English may defend a 0-4 lead from the first leg on Thursday evening at their own Old Trafford. However, the Spanish visitors are looking for rehabilitation and want to say goodbye to the Europa League with their heads held high.
Manchester United:
Manchester United hit the table with a fist last week by pulling the first match against Real Sociedad with no less than 0-4. Bruno Fernandes was back in top form with two goals, and Marcus Rashford and Daniel James also managed to put their names on the scoreboard. “We were in a difficult period, but tonight we were completely ourselves again,” said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer afterwards. ‘Last season’s lost semi-final against Sevilla is still in the back of our minds and still hurts. We’re on a mission. ‘
With last week’s 0-4 victory, The Red Devils can afford to give quite a few players a rest in the return. Harry Maguire is only one card away from a suspension and so will almost certainly not come into action, while star player Bruno Fernandes will most likely also get a rest. The Portuguese playmaker was directly involved in 54 goals in 59 games in his first year at Old Trafford with 34 goals and 20 assists and will therefore be sorely missed. However, his absence offers opportunities for Donny van de Beek, although the former Ajax player is not completely fit.
Real Sociedad:
For Real Sociedad, the 0-4 defeat of course came as a hammer blow. Due to local corona measures, the Spaniards had to move to Turin in Northern Italy, but they were one of the best footballing teams in the group stage of the Europa League. Manchester United, however, turned out to be a size too big, and it was thanks to goalkeeper Alex Remiro that the defeat did not turn out even bigger. “This hurts, but I am happy that we have stayed true to our own playing style,” said trainer Imanol Alguacil.
We saw that Real Sociedad can kick a nice ball last weekend in the 4-0 victory over Alaves. Former Willem II striker Alexander Isak was accurate for the sixth consecutive time in LaLiga with a hat-trick. The Swede would of course also like to cheer at Old Trafford, although Alguacil could also spare him for Monday night’s game against Real Madrid. David Silva and Adnan Januzaj both have a history in Manchester and are also looking forward to this return.
Manchester Utd vs Real Sociedad head to head matches
18.02.21 EL Real Sociedad Manchester Utd 0 : 4
05.11.13 CL Real Sociedad Manchester Utd 0 : 0
23.10.13 CL Manchester Utd Real Sociedad 1 : 0
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Prediction: | Manchester Utd to win |
Selection odds: | 2,00 |