We have an Athletic Club v Man United prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their Europa semi-final first leg.
Athletic Club will have gone over a week since their 1-0 win over Las Palmas when this game takes place.
Man United clawed back a draw at the weekend against Bournemouth but their season is all but over aside from this competition.
How To Watch Athletic Club v Man United
When is Athletic Club v Man United?
Athletic Club v Man United will take place on Thursday at 8 pm
TV Channel
Discovery +, Premier Sports 1
Where is Athletic Club v Man United Being Played?
San Mamés Barria
Athletic Club v Man United Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Athletic Club | 10/11 | 52.4% |
Man United | 11/4 | 26.7% |
Draw | 23/10 | 30.3% |
Athletic Club are priced at 10/11.
Athletic Club are priced to win - 10/11
Man United can be gotten at odds of 11/4 per the latest football odds at BoyleSports and the draw is currently priced at 23/10.
Man United to win - 23/10
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Handicap Betting
Athletic Club: -1 @ 11/4
Man United +1 @ 5/6
Handicap Draw -1 @ 13/5
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Athletic Club’s Form
In a sport which has become increasingly influenced by copious amounts of money with huge transfer fees and massive salaries given to footballers. The Athletic Club model of only working with players from the Basque Region is a nice antidote to the madness and they still manage to be very competitive. Domestically in La Liga, they’re 4th with 5 league games remaining. Elsewhere in the Copa del Rey, they were knocked out of the Round of 16 and Supercopa at the semi-final stage.
Athletic Club have had a strong Europa campaign so far opening the league phase with 19 points from their 8 games. That strong record meant they finished 2nd only behind Lazio by a goal difference of +4 but most importantly booked their place in the Round of 16. They then took care of Roma with a 4-3 aggregate victory before dispatching Rangers 2-0 on aggregate in the quarter-final.
If the motivation of a Europa League Final wasn’t enough it’s set to be held in their home ground which gives them the added incentive to find a way to beat Man United over two legs.
Athletic Club’s Last Five Results
Athletic Club 1-0 Las Palmas | April 23rd | Win
Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club | April 20th | Loss
Athletic Club 2-0 Rangers | April 17th | Win
Athletic Club 3-1 Rayo Vallecano | April 13th | Win
Rangers 0-0 Athletic Club | April 10th | Draw
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
Man United’s Form
It’s been a baptism of fire for Ruben Amorim since he was appointed last November and a record of 13 wins from 35 games for a win rate of 37.14% won’t wash if it continues in anything passed the short term. However, Amorim did not want to take the role until the summer but INEOS forced his hand so it’s hard to ultimately ossify him when he doesn’t have players suited to the system which has brought him success in his career so far.
Though ropey at times, United have been relatively consistent in Europe this season being the only side yet to be beaten. Following 3 successive draws in the league phase 5 wins followed which was enough to put them 3rd and into an automatic Round of 16 slot. At the business end of the competition, they overcame Real Sociedad 5-2 on aggregate. Their quarter-final was drama-filled despite dominating they drew 2-2 in the first leg against Lyon despite dominating. They were into the next round, out again before being in again in the second leg when late goals secured them a 5-4 AET win.
There seems to be a mentality where United will always find a way in this competition and Amorim sets up his side perfectly for European Football but even a draw will suffice in the first leg.
Man United’s Last Five Results
Bournemouth 1-1 Man United | April 27th | Win
Man United 0-1 Wolves | April 20th | Loss
Man United 5-4 Lyon | April 17th | Win
Newcastle 4-1 Man United | April 13th | Loss
Lyon 2-2 Man United | April 10th | Draw
2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw
Athletic Club v Man United Predicted Lineups
Athletic Club Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Simon.
RB: de Marcos, CB Yeray, CB: Parades, LB: Berchiche
CM: de Galarreta, CM: Prados
RW: Williams, AM: Sancet, LW: Williams
CF: Guruzeta
Man United Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
GK: Onana.
RCB: Yoro, CB Maguire, LCB: Shaw
RM: Mazraoui, CM: Casemiro, CM: Ugarte, LM: Dorgu
AM: Garnacho, AM: Fernandes,
CF: Hoijlund
Athletic Club v Man United Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time HeadTo-Head Record
Athletic Club wins: 2
Man United wins: 0
Draws: 1
Head-To-Head Results
Man United 1-1 Athletic Club | Friendly | August 6th, 2023
Athletic Club 2-1 Man United | Europa League | March 15th, 2012
Man United 2-3 Athletic Club | Europa League | March 8th, 2012
Key Players To Watch
Nico Williams - Athletic Club
Spanish International Nico Williams (22) is not your typical Spanish Footballer, a traditional winger who likes to cut inside with his electric pace and showstopping skill making him very different to the usual Spanish threat while also capable of linking up with those around him.
This year at club level he has 11 goals and 7 assists in 43 games across all competitions and for this game, he can be gotten at 8/1 to score first or at 10/3 to score at any point.
Nico Williams anytime goal - 10/3
Bruno Fernandes - Man United
Fernandes (30) has come under considerable criticism since he was appointed as the club's captain for not being captain “material” in some people's eyes. However, despite the standards he sets on and off the field the reality is if everyone at Man United came close to emulating his consistency the club would be in a far better position.
His tally for the season is now 17 goals and 18 assists across his 51 games and can be gotten at 9/1 to score first and 10/3 to score any time.
Fernandes first goal - 9/1
Athletic Club v Man United Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Athletic Club 1-1 Man United
There are buckets of talent in the Athletic Club ranks and ahead of this tie have never been beaten by Man United.
United’s season will live and die by what happens in this competition and would likely be happy with the first leg provided they avoid defeat.
Home advantage will be key across both legs but I can see it being a draw on Thursday.
Best Bet: Draw + Under 3.5 Goals – 3/1
Draw + Under 3.5 Goals – 3/1
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