Real Betis vs Manchester United – Thursday, 5:45pm
Manchester United travel to Seville with one foot in the next round of the Europa League as they take on Real Betis 4-1 up.
Key stats
- Man Utd have won three of their four away games in the EL this season
- Real Betis are five games unbeaten in LaLiga
- Real Betis have won six of their 12 home games in LaLiga this season
- Real Betis have won two of their three home games in the EL this season
- Real Betis have drawn three of their last six games at home
Real Betis vs Manchester United – Verdict
United are pretty much through to the next round and will not be going for broke. Betis are in decent form in domestic competition, although at home they have slipped up in recent months.
Betis opened the scoring at Old Trafford last week before they succumbed to a 4-1 defeat. The hosts created chance after chance in the home leg and there’s no real reason why they can’t open up Betis at will again in the away leg.
Erik ten Hag does not have too many options up front, although Facundo Pellestri could get a start after a brief cameo on Sunday. Alejandro Garnacho will miss out with an ankle injury and Jadon Sancho will be hoping for another start.
Wout Weghorst was withdrawn after United were reduced to 10 men at the weekend and he will likely lead the line again. The changes are likely to come at the back, which could leave the visitors vulnerable to the fifth-placed LaLiga side.
Betis have netted in eight of the last nine games in all competitions and they should continue that trend against Ten Hag’s men. Real Madrid have been the only side to stop Betis scoring in that run and United’s defence will do well to keep Betis at bay.
Both teams to score looks a distinct possibility, while don’t be surprised to see United come from behind to win once again.
Suggested bets
- Real Betis to score first vs Manchester United – 7/5
- Real Betis vs Manchester United BTTS, yes – 5/8
- Manchester United to win from behind – 8/1
*Prices subject to fluctuation.