Porto vs Manchester United Prediction & Picks - Europa League
by Tyler Doty | in Soccer Picks
One of the clashes on Matchday 2 of the Europa League league phase! This Thursday at 3:00pm EST, FC Porto and Manchester United face off. The match will take place at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. In fine form in the Portuguese Liga, FC Porto were taken by surprise in their Europa League opener. Bodo/Glimt beat the odds to defeat the Portuguese outfit 3-2. The latter will be expecting to raise their game on their home debut, especially against an Old Continent powerhouse!
Manchester United are in dire straits at the moment. Erik ten Hag is more than ever in the hot seat. Only 13th in the Premier League, the Mancunian club have also failed to make their Europa League debut. Despite playing at home, the Red Devils were held 1-1 by FC Twente. Now on a 3-match winless run, Manchester United will be looking to lift their game against FC Porto, but it won't be easy.
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Porto vs Manchester United Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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20
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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24
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Porto and Manchester United Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 29, 2024 - Liga Portugal
Sep 25, 2024 - Europa League
Sep 21, 2024 - Liga Portugal
Sep 15, 2024 - Liga Portugal
Aug 31, 2024 - Liga Portugal
Aug 24, 2024 - Liga Portugal
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 29, 2024 - Premier League
Sep 25, 2024 - Europa League
Sep 21, 2024 - Premier League
Sep 17, 2024 - Carabao Cup
Sep 14, 2024 - Premier League
Sep 1, 2024 - Premier League
Porto - Manchester United: Form Analysis
FC Porto got their season off to the best possible start! Despite trailing by 3 goals after 24 minutes against Sporting CP in the Portuguese Supercup, they managed to turn the tide and win after extra time (3-4). Thereafter, Vitor Bruno's team got off to a perfect start in Liga Portugal. They have won 6 of their last 7 matches, losing only to Sporting CP (2-0). This puts them in 2nd place in the standings. In the Europa League, FC Porto did not enjoy the same success. They were beaten by Bodo/Glimt in their opening match (3-2). A reaction is expected on Matchday 2!
Both teams disappointed on their Europa League debut.
As has been the case over the last few months, Manchester United have been very inconsistent. The Red Devils are only 13th in the Premier League, with just 2 wins from 6 games. To make matters worse, they suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Tottenham (0-3). Erik ten Hag's men have failed to reassure themselves on the European stage. Having qualified for the Europa League phase thanks to their latest FA Cup triumph, Manchester United had to be content with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against FC Twente on Matchday 1.
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Porto v Manchester United Lineups: Last Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
F. Vieira
L. Yoro
T. Malacia
L. Shaw
V. Lindelof
Porto & Manchester United Squad Analysis
FC Porto will be without Ivan Marcano and Fabio Vieira for this Europa League clash. Zaidu is still uncertain. Galeno remains one of the Portuguese club's players to watch. The Brazilian striker is one of the top scorers in Liga Portugal, with 5 goals. Samu Omorodion will also be one to watch. The young Spanish striker has scored 5 goals in FC Porto's last 4 matches. He even scored on Matchday 1 of the Europa League.
Excluded last weekend against Tottenham, Bruno Fernandes must raise his game with Manchester United.
Manchester United will also be missing a few players. Victor Lindelöf, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia will not be available. The Red Devils' key players will have to raise their game to get their team back on track. Bruno Fernandes, who has yet to score this season and was sent off last weekend in the Premier League, needs to do much better. The same applies to Marcus Rashford, who has just one Premier League goal to his name so far.
Porto and Manchester United Stats in Europa League
Porto - Manchester United Key Points
- FC Porto are in 2nd place in the Portuguese Liga.
- FC Porto have won their first 4 matches this season.
- FC Porto have lost just 2 of their 9 games in all competitions this season.
- Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League.
- Manchester United have not won in 3 matches.
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Our Porto vs Manchester United Prediction
What if Manchester United can't get their heads above water on this perilous Europa League trip? The Red Devils are on a 3-match winless run. In particular, they have just suffered a heavy defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League (0-3). This is not the best way to prepare for the trip to FC Porto. Particularly as the Portuguese club are particularly solid in front of their home fans.
Our FC Porto vs Manchester United prediction: Double Chance: Porto or Draw.
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