Real Sociedad are backed to beat Man United at the Reale Arena on Thursday night in the Europa League.
17:45 Thursday
Man United are looking to continue their strong form in the Europa League against Real Sociedad on Thursday night. The match will be held at the Reale Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 GMT.
Real Sociedad vs Man United Form
Real Sociedad suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Barcelona in their last La Liga match. Prior to that loss, the White and Blues had shown mixed form. Across their last six games, they have won three and lost three, although two of those wins came against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.
United, meanwhile, were knocked out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Fulham. Before that, the Red Devils secured a 3-2 victory over Ipswich in the Premier League.
Ruben Amorim's side have struggled throughout the Premier League campaign but came through the Group Stage of the Europa League unbeaten (five wins and three draws from eight matches).
Prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Man United
The best price for a 2-1 win for Real Sociedad at the time of writing is 8/1 on bet365.
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Real Sociedad vs Man United Head to Head
The last time these two sides met, United secured a narrow 1-0 victory at the Anoeta in the Europa League back in November 2022.
Across their six encounters, United have had the edge - winning three, drawing two and losing one. It is also worth noting the Reds have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six matches against Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad vs Man United Probable Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1): Marrero; Muñoz, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Aramburu; Zubimendi; Barrenetxea, Sucic, Méndez, Kubo; Oyarzabal
Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Lindelöf; Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Højlund
Real Sociedad vs Man United Team News
Real Sociedad will be without Pacheco and Zakharyan due to injury, while Odriozola is doubtful. However, they welcome back Aramburu and Zubimendi from suspension, which will bolster their squad.
Man Utd have a lengthy injury list, including Martínez, Mount, Shaw, Diallo, Mainoo, Bayindir, and Evans. Collyer is doubtful, and Maguire is also a doubt after being forced off in the FA Cup match against Fulham. Obi is ineligible for the match. Dorgu is set to start, despite serving a domestic ban.
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Real Sociedad vs Man United Match Facts
- Real Sociedad have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six matches against United in all competitions
- Man United have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions.
Real Sociedad vs Man United Bet Builder Tips
Our Bet Builder for the match comes in at 8/1 on William Hill. It starts with an over 0.5 fouls treble for Munoz, Fernandes and Ugarte who have averaged 2.3, 1.1 and 1.3 fouls per match respectively.
We've added Ugarte to get a card (averages a card every 156 minutes in the Premier League), as well as both Fernandes and Garnacho to have over 1.5 shots. Both average three per match in the competition.
