Manchester United vs Fenerbahce Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Manchester United vs Fenerbahce predictions. Match preview and betting tips for the clash between the top two in Europa League Group A at Old Trafford at 20:05 on Thursday.
Manchester United vs Fenerbahce Preview
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be rested having received praise from Jose Mourinho for the hard work he’s been putting in for Manchester United. It would give Wayne Rooney a chance to prove he is not over the hill having spent recent games as a bit part player. Morgan Schneiderlin and Anthony Martial are doubts as they recover from knocks while Phil Jones is ruled out with a knee injury.
Ajax coach Dick Advocaat has selection problems with a number of first teamers receiving treatment. Moussa Sow is doubtful with a groin injury which may provide an opportunity for out-of-favour Robin Van Persie to play behind Emmanuel Emenike. Midfielders Jeremain Lens and Ozan Tufan are doubtful while Uygar Zeybak, Salih Ucan and Fernandao are sidelined.
Team Predictions Manchester United vs Fenerbahce
Manchester United 4-2-3-1 formation: Romero; Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Bailly, Rojo; Fellaini, Pogba; Lingard, Rooney, Mkhitaryan; Rashford
Fenerbahce 4-2-3-1 formation: Demirel; Wiel, Kjaer, Skrtel, Kaldirim; Topla, Souza; Potuk, van Persie, Sen; Emenike
Manchester United vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips
- Manchester United have won 5 drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Fenerbahce have won 4 drawn 4 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Manchester United have scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Fenerbahce have scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded an average of 1 goal per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Manchester United’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of Fenerbahce’s previous 10 matches
Manchester United vs Fenerbahce Prediction
Manchester United have not set the Europa League alight in the last two seasons and recent form suggests this could be another dour struggle. The Red Devils lost the opening game 1-0 in Feyenoord before making hard work of a 1-0 victory at home to Zarya Lugansk. United put in an eye-catching performance to beat Premier League champions Leicester 4-1 just over a fortnight ago but have since drawn at home to Stoke and at Liverpool on Monday night.
Fenerbahce is another side struggling to live up to expectations in their domestic league. Nine points from seven games is below par for Advocaat’s men and mounting injury worries are not helping their cause. The Turkish outfit drew 1-1 in Odessa on matchday one and scraped a 1-0 win in a tight match at home to Feyenoord.
The visitors have drawn their last two and, with a return leg in Turkey to come, will be satisfied to hold on for a draw in Manchester. United may have other ideas if Mourinho decides to loosen the shackles.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
MANCHESTER UNITED TO WIN at 6/10 with Betfair
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 GOALS at 11/10 with Befair
Correct Score Prediction
MANCHESTER UNITED TO WIN 2-0 at 7/1 with BetVictor
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