Barcelona vs Manchester United Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
by Daniel Ngulu in Europa League Prediction
Two sides enjoying top form in their respective leagues will face off at Camp Nou, where Barcelona will be hosting Manchester United in the first leg, round of 16 playoff clash in the Europa League. Barcelona are here courtesy of a third placed finish in their Champions League group while Manchester United finished second in their Europa League group.
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Based on recent form as well as the match location, it isn’t a surprise really to see Barcelona head into this game as favorites. Bookies have odds of 1.8 for a Barcelona win and 4.75 for a Manchester United win while a draw is priced at 4.15. in other markets, Barcelona are tipped at 2.3 to lead at half time the Manchester United 2.38 and a draw at the break is priced at 4.6. Barcelona leading in both halves is priced at 2.8 and Manchester United leading in both halves is at 7.8.
Barcelona vs Manchester United Form
Barcelona and Manchester United Last Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Feb 2023 - LaLiga
5 Feb 2023 - LaLiga
1 Feb 2023 - LaLiga
28 Jan 2023 - LaLiga
25 Jan 2023 - Copa del Rey
22 Jan 2023 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Feb 2023 - Premier League
8 Feb 2023 - Premier League
4 Feb 2023 - Premier League
1 Feb 2023 - Carabao Cup
28 Jan 2023 - FA Cup
25 Jan 2023 - Carabao Cup
Barcelona - Manchester United: Form Analysis
Barcelona are coming from a 1-0 win over Villarreal in La Liga, their 16th unbeaten outing since the loss to Bayern Munich in October. This is their second straight season in the Europa League after dropping off from the Champions League. Coming into this game, Barcelona have six clean sheets in their last seven games, bringing on board a great record defensively. They have conceded just four in their last 10 matches and at home they’ve also done well. In their last five home games, Barcelona have four wins and a draw, with four clean sheets. They played six Europa League matches last season before elimination and in there they won just twice and kept one clean sheet. However, they scored two or more goals in three of their last five Europa League matches.
This will be the first ever Europa League meeting between these two giants. Manchester United have lost to Barcelona in each of the last four meetings in Europe, all in the Champions League. The Premier League side brings to this game good form, unbeaten in six matches, with five wins. They’ll be gunning for a first leg advantage and a run of seven wins in 10 games places them on the right footing. In their most recent game, United left it late before beating Leeds United 2-0. That was their ninth game in 10 that they scored two or more goals. United went on a run of five straight wins in the Europa League at the group stage but still finished second. They have four clean sheets in the five Europa League matches.
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Barcelona against Manchester United Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Barcelona & Manchester United Squad Analysis
Barcelona will go into this game without two key men. Frenchman Ousmane Dembele is yet to recover from the thigh injury sustained against Girona in January and has been confirmed out of this game. He will be joined on the sidelines by the experienced Sergio Busquets who is nursing an ankle injury picked two weeks ago against Sevilla.
Manchester United will have Casemiro back for this game after missing the last two matches on a domestic suspension. United will however be without new signing Marcel Sabitzer, who has a suspension carried from his former team, while defender Lisandro Martinez is on three bookings. On the injury list, United have Cristian Eriksen, Scott McTominay, and Donny van de Beek all out. Raphael Varane should return to the starting team after being rested in the win over Leeds United. One player expected to light up this game is Marcus Rashford, who has scored eight times in the last 10 matches. The England forward has now scored 21 times this season.
Barcelona - Manchester United Key Points
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 16 matches.
- Barcelona have four wins in their last five home matches
- Marcus Rashford has scored eight times in Manchester United’s last 10 games.
- Barcelona have won all their last four matches against United in Europe
- Manchester United are unbeaten in six matches.
- Manchester United have scored two or more goals in nine of the last 10 matches.
- Barcelona have conceded four goals in their last 10 matches.
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Our Barcelona vs Manchester United Prediction
Barcelona have been the more consistent of these two sides, though both come into this game in top form. The home team has only lost to Bayern Munich at home this season. United have a good run coming into this game but they’ve struggled a bit against top sides. They haven't also been at their best away from home so our prediction for Barcelona v Manchester United will be for Barcelona to win.
Barcelona vs Manchester United - Other Interesting Predictions
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Barcelona vs Manchester United match : Frequently asked questions
Italian Maurizio Mariani from Italy has been appointed referee for the Barcelona v Manchester United game.
The Barcelona v Manchester United game will be played on Thursday 16 February from 5.45pm GMT
The Barcelona v Manchester United game will be played at the Camp Nou stadium.
The Barcelona v Manchester United game will be aired live on BT Sport in the UK.
The weather forecast for Barcelona is highs of 14 degrees and partly cloudy during the Barcelona v Manchester United game.
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