Porto v Man United Prediction, Tips & Best Bet – Europa League

We have a Porto v Man United prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of this Europa League clash.

Porto are second in the Portuguese league on 18 points 3 behind Sporting this season and lost their opening Europa game 3-2 against Bodø/Glimt.

Man United and ten Hag are in serious trouble after being hammered 0-3 against Tottenham at the weekend, after their 1-1 opening night draw with Twente in this competition nothing but a win will suffice.

How To Watch Porto v Man United

When is Porto v Man United?

Porto v Man United will take place on Thursday at 8.00 pm in the Europa League.

TV Channel

TNT Sports 2, Discovery +, Premier Sports.

Where is Porto v Man United Being Played?

Estádio Do Dragão, Porto, Portugal.

Porto v Man United Odds

Porto are favourites at 5/4 ahead of this game per the latest football odds at BoyleSports Man United can be gotten at 19/10 to earn ten Hag a much-needed lifeline and the draw is priced at 12/5.

Handicap Betting

Porto: -1 @ 7/2

Man United: +1 @ 6/10

Handicap Draw: -1 @ 3/1

Porto v Man United Preview

Porto’s Form

Porto had a decent 23/24 season where they finished 3rd in the Primeira Liga finishing 8 points behind Benfica and 18 behind Sporting. They were knocked out of the Taca da Liga in the Group Stage, Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira Runner-up, Round of 16 in the Champions League. Though they did have Taça de Portugal's victory over Sporting last May. During the summer though Evanilson departed to Bournemouth for €47,000,000 but they made several interesting signings from the likes of Atletico, Arsenal and Udinese.

This season Porto have started strongly for the most part with 18 points from their opening 7 league games putting them 2nd and 3 points behind Sporting. They also won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 3-4 over Sporting AET last August. However, their opening night defeat 3-2 against FK Bodø/Glimt was a big setback.

While they lost their Europa opener, they did defeat Arsenal in the Champions League last year so are well capable of defeating a disjointed Arsenal side.

Porto’s Last Five Results

Porto 4-0 Arouca | September 29th | Win

Bodø/Glimt 3-2 Porto | September 25th | Loss

Vitoria de Guimaraes 0-3 Porto | September 21st | Win

Porto 2-1 Farnese | September 15th | Win

Sporting CP 2-0 Porto | August 31st | Loss

3 Wins, and 2 Losses

Man United’s Form

Ten Hag is under pressure again. Back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and Twente have ten Hag and his squad in an awkwardly familiar position and following their Tottenham-sized humiliation 0-3 at Old Trafford last weekend the manager is back in the most precarious position of his tenure so far. Such is the inconsistency of this United side in the fact they will be underdogs in the betting ahead of this game despite this being a game they should be winning.

At the weekend against Tottenham, it was not just the defeat which hurt the club the most but the manner of it. The defence which had looked decent so far this season looked vulnerable, the midfield looked disjointed and Mainoo and Mount both got injured and the attack remained blunt and wasteful.

It’s do-or-die again for ten Hag and his squad and a loss or even a draw could prove fatal at this juncture of the season.

Man United’s Last Five Results

Man United 0-3 Tottenham | September 29th | Loss

Man United 1-1 Twente | September 26th | Draw

Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United | September 21st | Draw

Man United 7-0 Barnsley | September 17th | Win

Southampton 0-3 Man United | September 14th | Win

Man United 0-3 Liverpool | September 1st | Loss

2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss

Porto v Man United Predicted Lineups

Porto’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Costa

RB: Mario, CB: Pedro, CB: Perez, LB: Moura

CM: Varela, CM: Gonzalez

RW: Pepe, AM: Sousa, LM: Galeno

CF: Omorodion

Man United Predicted Starting XI(4-2-3-1)

GK: Onana.

RB: Mazraoui, CB: de Ligt, CB: Martinez, LB: Dalot

CM: Ugarte, CM: Fernandes

RW: Amad, AM: Eriksen, LW: Rashford

CF: Højlund

Porto v Man United Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Porto wins: 2

Man United wins: 3

Draws: 3

Head-To-Head Results Last Five Matches

Porto 0-1 Man United | Champions League | April 15th, 2009

Man United 2-2 Porto | Champions League| April 7th, 2009

Man United 1-1 Porto| Champions League | March 9th, 2004

Porto 2-1Man United | Champions League | February 25th, 2004

Porto 1-1 Man United | Europa League | January 18th, 2023

Key Players To Watch

Samu Omorodion – Porto

The summer signing from Atletico Madrid (a place which knows their attacking talent) has taken to life at Porto like a duck to water with 5 goals from 5 games, including 1 in the Europa League and just 298 minutes in total. Omorodion is a modern #9 who is tall, quick and physically imposing.

Bruno Fernandes – Man United

While his output has been scarily prolific since signing for Man United (30) with 79 goals and 70 assists from his first 242 games at the club. However, the now 30-year-old has received criticism for his performances including being controversially sent off against Tottenham at the weekend (which has since been rescinded). The best players later in their careers can reinvent themselves for longevity and this game could be a chance to play Bruno in a deeper #8 role.

Porto v Man United Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Porto 0-1 Man United

Porto will be high in confidence ahead of this game knowing their league form has been strong and that they defeated a stronger Arsenal side last season.

Nothing but a win will suffice for Man United if ten Hag is to arguably survive and that could either prompt a performance or a gate crash. Only time will tell.

I’ve never been less confident in a Man United side but at 19/10 they represent good value.

Best Bet: Man United @ 19/10

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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