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Athletic - Manchester United: betting tip and bets with odds of 2.40
In the current Europa League draw, Athletic have won all the matches on their own field and on May 1, in the first game of the semi-final against Manchester United, they are betting on creating a handicap for themselves before the second leg. Will the Red Devils, who have never lost in the entire tournament, be able to thwart the plans of the Basques? We suggest you read our betting tip for the game
Command Analysis
Athletic Bilbao
SpainCurrent form
Athletic has not competed in European competitions since 2018, and their comeback has clearly been successful. The current Europa League draw is of particular importance for the Basques, as the final of the tournament will be held at their home arena San Mames. To compete for the trophy on your own field with the support of the fans, there is only one step left to take – to qualify for the Manchester United semi-finals. Undoubtedly, the team is betting on the home game, and they managed to win all the matches at home, both in the main stage and in the playoffs.
Athletic beat Roma and Rangers in straight sets matches. The Romans managed to win just due to a 3:1 home victory. There was a 1 defeat on the road in Italy.:2. With the Scots, they also managed to reach the semifinals thanks to a 2-0 home victory. Then, on the road, with a total advantage, the Basques could not open the enemy's defenses – a 0-0 draw.
In La Liga, Athletic firmly holds the fourth place, which gives them the right to play in the Champions League next season. Ernesto Valverde's team has 60 points, and the gap from the nearest pursuer, Villarreal, is five points. It is unlikely to be possible to compete for the third position, as the gap from Atletico Madrid is six points. In the last round, the Basques defeated Las Palmas 1-0 on home turf.
Disqualifications and injuries
Athletic has only one loss in the squad: Sunset will not play due to injury.
Interesting betting trends
- Athletic have not lost in 10 of their last 12 Europa League matches (eight wins and two draws)
- In eight of the previous nine Basque matches in LE, at least two goals were scored.
- In the last eight matches in the Europa League, Athletic have conceded just one goal in the first half.
- In the last six matches, Athletic players fouled more often than their opponents.
The approximate line–up: Simon De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Berciche – Jaurehisar, Galareta – I.Williams, Berenger, N.Williams – Sannadi.
Manchester United
EnglandCurrent form
Manchester United has not suffered a single defeat since the start of the Europa League. However, it is impossible to call the team's path to the semifinals easy. In the general stage, the Red Devils won five times, drew three times, took third place with 18 points and immediately advanced to the 1/8 finals. Here they had Real Sociedad as their rivals, who failed to win away (0-0), but had a convincing 4-1 victory at home.
The quarterfinal clash with Lyon was the most difficult for the Mancunians. The opponents finished both matches in regular time with the same score of 2:2. And already in the extra-halves at Old Trafford there was a real spectacle, an unpredictable scenario, five goals scored. The result was a victory for Manchester United in the second leg with a score of 5:4. For the first time in the history of European competitions, five goals were scored at once in extra-time.
The Europa League and a possible trophy in this tournament are the only chance this season to not only make it to the European Cup, but to achieve something at all. In the Premier League, Manchester United has long since lost any serious prospects, being in 14th place after 34 rounds. You won't even be able to compete for the top 10, given the 11-point gap. Moreover, at the moment, the unbeaten streak in the Premier League has reached five matches. In the previous round, Ruben Amorim's team lost to Bournemouth on the road (1-1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Martinez, Haven, Dalot, Diallo, Collyer and Zirkzee are injured and will not play in Bilbao today. Entering the de Ligt field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
- In four of the last five matches, Manchester United have not won in the first half.
- Betting on both goals has played in seven of Manchester United's last eight matches in the Europa League.
- In six of the previous seven matches, Manchester United won by fouls.
- The Red Devils have not suffered a single defeat in the entire Europa League tournament.
Approximate composition: Onana – Yoro, Maguire, Shaw – Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu– Fernandes, Garnacho – Hoylund.
Trends
The Total cornerbetis less than 10.5
In eight of Athletic's previous nine home matches in the Europa League, no more than 10 corners were taken.
1.61Bet 1 half: Athletic will score
In two of the three previous matches, the Basques scored goals in the opening 45 minutes.
1.87The exact score is 1:0
Athletic have won two of their last four victories with this score
6.40The Total Yellow cardrateis less than 4.5
This bet was played in seven of Manchester United's eight previous away matches in the Europa League.
1.62Bet Goals in both halves – no
The bet played in three of the five previous Basque duels
1.67Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, Athletic has an important home field factor – they have never lost points throughout the tournament. At the same time, Manchester United has not lost in the entire Europa League draw yet, but they often disagreed with their rivals. In addition, the Red Devils have decent losses in the squad, which significantly reduces the possibilities for using tactical schemes and formations. Basques at home achieve success through dedication, teamwork, and reliable defensive actions. It is unlikely that today the guests with frequent problems with the realization of moments with periodic failures in defense will be able to withstand the pressure of the enemy.
Our betting tip is that Athletic will win by a factor of 2.05
Bet on the total
Reaching the Europa League final is at stake, and no one will take unnecessary risks to achieve victory at any cost. In addition, Athletic always relies on defense at home, in three of the previous four matches at San Mames, more than two goals were not scored. We don't think we should expect a productive game today.
The second bet is a total of less than 2.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.64
A bet on the exact difference in the bill
Athletic have won two of the last four tournaments with a one-goal advantage. Manchester United will obviously try to avoid a major defeat with the hope of a second home match. In our opinion, today there is a high probability that the hosts will win with a minimal advantage in the score or by two goals.
The betting tip is that Athletic will win with an advantage of one or two goals with a coefficient of 2.40
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