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by Kennedy Kechula in Europa League Predictions
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face off in one of the biggest games in Europe. They meet in the Europa League final, a match that holds crucial importance to either side. The last time two Premier League teams faced off in a Europa League final was in 2018/19, as Chelsea pipped Arsenal to the title. This, meanwhile, will be the sixth time English clubs meet in a European final, and below we have a prediction.
Both teams will feel this is a winnable game. Spurs will be fired up by the fact that they’ve beaten Manchester United three times this season. Their 1-0 win in the latest meeting also marked a sixth unbeaten outing against United.
Manchester United, on their part, will be confident based on the fact that they haven't lost a match in this competition. They’ve also won the Europa League before and will feel they have the pedigree to go for a second. Which of the Premier League sides will triumph at the San Mames Barria?
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The Best Betting Odds for Tottenham v Manchester United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.88 | 3.4 | 2.45 |
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2.88 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
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2.88 | 3.25 | 2.4 |
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3.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
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2.88 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Tottenham and Manchester United?
Our prediction for the Tottenham vs Manchester United match is: both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/05/2025 between Tottenham and Manchester United in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.47% for a win of Tottenham against Manchester United with odds of 3.1 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Tottenham vs Manchester United is 24.48% with odds of 3.45 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.05% chance ⭐ for a win of Manchester United vs Tottenham with odds of 2.6 at Ladbrokes.
Tottenham vs Manchester United Form
Tottenham and Manchester United Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
11 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Europa League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Europa League
27 Apr 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Europa League
21 Apr 2025 - Premier League
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
6 Apr 2025 - Premier League
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Europa League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - Premier League
17 Apr 2025 - Europa League
13 Apr 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
11 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Europa League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Europa League
27 Apr 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Europa League
20 Apr 2025 - Premier League
17 Apr 2025 - Europa League
6 Apr 2025 - Premier League
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Europa League
27 Apr 2025 - Premier League
13 Apr 2025 - Premier League
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
Tottenham vs Manchester United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
16 Feb 2025 - Premier League
19 Dec 2024 - Carabao Cup
29 Sep 2024 - Premier League
14 Jan 2024 - Premier League
19 Aug 2023 - Premier League
27 Apr 2023 - Premier League
Tottenham - Manchester United: Form Analysis
From the way these teams have handled their squad selections in domestic matches, there’s no doubt where their interests are. Both are coming from defeats in the Premier League.
Tottenham were 2-0 losers at Aston Villa and had earlier fallen by the same margin at home to Crystal Palace. Their last victory was in the return leg semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, the 2-0 win completing a 5-1 romp over the Norwegian side.
Six years ago, Spurs were in this same situation, preparing to face off with Liverpool in the Champions League final. They went on to lose 2-0 and will carry vital lessons here.
Apart from the players, a win here will also offer massive relief to the two managers.
Manchester United have had a mix of drama and commanding displays in their performance in Europe. The 7-1 aggregate demolition over Athletic Bilbao in the semis was the depiction of their complete dominance.
However, to book that slot, they had to rise from the dead, scoring three quick goals in extra time to beat Lyon 5-4 at home. At 109 minutes in the game, United were trailing 4-2. Four times in their last five Europa League matches, they scored three or more goals.
This is the kind of form they’ll want to call upon after a poor outing against Chelsea on Friday, losing 1-0.
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Tottenham vs Manchester United last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Missing players
R. Dragusin
MidfielderL. Bergvall
J. Maddison
D. Kulusevski
ForwardT. Werner
D. Scarlett
L. Martinez
D. Dalot
M. de Ligt
L. Yoro
ForwardJ. Zirkzee
Tottenham & Manchester United Squad Analysis
Across their European and domestic campaigns, no player has stood out more for Manchester United than Bruno Fernandes. It isn’t debatable where United would be today without the midfielder’s contributions.
In the Europa League, he has attempted 42 shots, gotten 33% of them on target, scored seven times, and provided four assists. Even as he operates from midfield, he carries an xG of 6.65.
He was the skipper when United lost to Villarreal in the 2021 final. Ruben Amorim has effectively instilled a 3-4-3 style, and he will hope Diogo Dalot recovers from a calf injury in time, as he has worked well in the system. Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt are doubtful.
Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez are ruled out for the season.
Ange Postecoglou has successfully switched between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 styles in Europe. The former could work well against United with Dominic Solanke expected to start as a sole striker.
The forward has ticked the right boxes in the Europa League, hitting nine goal contributions in 12 matches. His five goals have come from 19 shots attempted, 47% of them being on target, and he carries an xG of 5.19.
Solanke has also scored three times against United this season. As Spurs place their hopes on the Englishman, they have to contend with the absence of two key attacking players, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. Both are injured and out for the season's remainder.
Most goals and assists
Tottenham
Manchester United
B. Johnson
(16 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(17 Goals)
J. Maddison
(10 Assists)
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D. Kulusevski
(10 Assists)
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S. Heung-min
(10 Assists)
B. Fernandes
(16 Assists)
Tottenham and Manchester United Stats in Europa League
Tottenham - Manchester United Key Points
- The last five meetings between these teams had 17 goals scored.
- In six of Spurs’ last 10 Europa League matches, both teams scored.
- All of United’s last five Europa League matches had over 2.5 goals.
- Half of Spurs’ last 10 Europa League fixtures produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in eight of Manchester United’s last 10 Europa League games.
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Our Tottenham vs Manchester United Prediction
There can never be a better depiction of timing runs to perfection than these two meeting in a European final after lackluster domestic seasons. At the end of this, one side will be left reflecting on a season of underachievement.
The two sides have been prolific in attack both in Europe and in their three domestic meetings. Their three meetings this season produced 11 goals, United conceding the most (8). With their 2024/25 hinged on this match, we could see the same again. Our prediction for Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United is for both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Tottenham vs Manchester United - Other Interesting Predictions
Tottenham Hotspur wins the match
Ange Postecoglou’s statement that he would win a trophy in his second season is down to just one match. He will be justified to already think of Spurs on the podium celebrating, given his team’s form against Manchester United.
In the last six meetings between the two, Tottenham are unbeaten. Three of those matches were played this season, and Spurs won all, making it four wins in six meetings. Our second prediction, therefore, is that Tottenham Hotspur wins the match.
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Tottenham vs Manchester United match : Frequently asked questions
The Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United match will be played on Wednesday, 21 May.
The Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United match will be played at the San Mames Barria Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
The Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United match will be aired across major channels in Europe. In the UK, TNT Sports will carry the feed. SportyTrader will also have a Europa League Livescores portal dedicated for this match’s updates.
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