We have a Man United v Athletic Club prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their semi-final second leg.
Man United rotated heavily at the weekend against Brentford and succumbed to a 4-3 defeat.
Athletic Club at the weekend were held to a 0-0 draw away to Real Sociedad.
How To Watch Man United v Athletic Club
When is Man United v Athletic Club?
Man United v Athletic Club will take place on Thursday at 8 pm.
TV Channel
Discovery +, Premier Sports 1
Where is Man United v Athletic Club Being Played?
Old Trafford
Man United v Athletic Club Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Man United | 20/23 | 53.5% |
Athletic Club | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Draw | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Man United are 20/23 favourites ahead of this game per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.
Man United to win - 20/23
Athletic Club can be gotten at 5/2, and the draw is priced at 5/2.
Athletic Club to win - 5/2
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Handicap Betting
Man United: -1 @ 5/2
Athletic Club+1 @ 5/6
Handicap Draw -1 @ 11/4
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Man United’s Form
Though their league form has been unquestionably awful this season, both pre and post the Ruben Amorim appointment, their form in Europe has them still the only unbeaten side in Europe and only two games away from salvaging Champions League qualification for next season. The 3-4-2-1 system adopted by Amorim seems to be the perfect foil for European ties despite being granted signings to fit his system, yet it is at the very least one positive sign.
At the weekend, there were 8 changes from their midweek first leg triumph, with only Ugarte, Dorgu and Garnacho retaining their places. What played out was a 4-3 defeat against Brentford, though the scoreline suggested a far more entertaining game than it was. Though it should be noted it was the youngest starting 11 for United in Premier League history, with an average age of 22 years and 270 days.
Their first leg 0-3 triumph was impressive, though boosted by the first-half sending off of Vivian. Ahead of this second leg, you suspect they will try and make the game as boring as possible on Thursday Night.
Man United’s Last Five Results
Brentford 4-3 Man United | May 4th | Loss
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United | May 1st | Win
Bournemouth 1-1 Man United | April 27th | Win
Man United 0-1 Wolves | April 20th | Loss
Man United 5-4 Lyon | April 17th | Win
3 Wins, 1 Loss and 1 Win
Athletic Club’s Form
Football has become copious amounts of money, with huge transfer fees along with massive salaries given to footballers. Though Athletic are not adverse to some aspects of that evolution, their strategy of working only with players from the Basque Region is a nice antidote to the madness. Yet they remain competitive and have never been relegated from La Liga, and this season are currently 4th in the league and only 6 points behind Atlético Madrid, directly above them.
At the weekend, they would’ve been looking to bounce back from their European defeat, travelling to face Real Sociedad. Though the game ended in a 0-0 draw, the underlying numbers were even poorer for the club, with only 3 shots and 40% of possession. A far better showing will be needed at Old Trafford to get back into this tie.
Notwithstanding their 3-goal deficit, they will have to overturn it without their 3 top-scorers for the season, who are all out with injury: Sancet, Inaki Williams and Nico Williams, who have 17, 11 and 11 goals between them in all competitions this season.
Athletic Club’s Last Five Results
Real Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Club | May 4th | Draw
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United | May 1st | Loss
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
2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw
Man United v Athletic Club Predicted Lineups
Man United Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
GK: Onana.
RCB: Mazraoui, CB Maguire, LCB: Yoro
RM: Amad, CM: Ugarte, CM: Casemiro, LM: Dorgu
AM: Garnacho, AM: Fernandes,
CF: Hojlund
Athletic Club Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Agirrezabala.
RB: de Marcos, CB: Parades, CB: Alvarez, LB: Berchiche
CM: de Galarreta, CM: Jauregizar
RW: Djalo, AM: Gomez, LW: Berenguer
CF: Sannadi
Man United v Athletic Club Head-To-Head Results & Stats
Man United wins: 1
Athletic Club wins: 2
Draws: 1
Head-To-Head Results
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United | Europa League | May 1st, 2025
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
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 that 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 19 goals and 18 assists across his 52 games and can be gotten at 11/2 to score first and 15/8 to score anytime.
Fernandes first goal - 11/2
Gorka Guruzeta - Athletic Club
With the absence of star trio for this second leg tie, Gorka Guruzeta (28) who could be considered somewhat of a late bloomer despite one season with the club in 18/19 he was essentially playing in the lower leagues of Spain particularly the Segunda Division B until he signed back for the club ahead of the 22/23 season.
Gorka offers strong defensive contribution along with being an active and effective finisher when at his best. This year at club level, he has 7 goals and 5 assists in 47 games across all competitions, and for this game, he can be gotten at 15/2 to score first or at 11/4 to score at any point.
Guruzeta anytime goal - 11/4
Man United v Athletic Club Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Man United 1-0 Athletic Club
Man United’s season hangs on their Europa League hopes, and it would take a substantial collapse to be knocked out on Thursday Night.
Athletic will feel hard done by from the first leg, but will have to contend with huge selection issues for this game.
I’m expecting a low-scoring game on Thursday, which will naturally favour the home side.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Total Goals - 10/11
Under 2.5 Total Goals - 10/11
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