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It’s another big test for Manchester United, who suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. With the pressures increasing, Man United will face FC Porto tonight away from home to play their second game of the UEFA Europa League.
Manchester United had an unexpected 1-1 draw in their opening game against FC Twente, while FC Porto suffered a 3-2 defeat against FK Bodø/Glimt after an intense fight. Apart from that defeat, Porto are in a good rhythm and stand 2nd in the league table. Tonight’s match is a great opportunity for Porto to secure their first point in this tournament.
Meanwhile, Man United’s manager Erik Ten Hag is under tremendous pressure. A negative result would see him getting sacked. However, Erik Ten Hag is confident he will have a successful season for Manchester United. Ten Hag said, “We are going to make a success from the season. In May, in all my last six seasons, there were always trophies. That is what we are aiming for. The goal is always winning trophies and finishing as high as possible in the league.”
Stats & Facts
- The last time Man United played against FC Porto in the European competition was in the 2008-2009 Champions League campaign, when Man United Defeated Porto with a 1-0 margin.
- Porto have won two of their previous eight matches against Man United in European competitions, while Man United won 3 and the remaining three ended in a draw.
- Manchester United have not lost any of their last 12 games in the European competitions against Portuguese teams. Benfica was the last Portuguese team to beat Man United in 2005.
- FC Porto won all their previous three home matches in the Champions League last season.
FC Porto VS Man United: Team News
FC Porto will miss the service of Zaidu Sanusi and Ivan Marcano due to their ACL injuries. Otavio also missed Porto’s last three matches with a muscle injury, and he is a major doubt ahead of tonight’s game.
However, Fabio Viera, who joined FC Porto from Arsenal on loan, has returned to training last week and is available for the match.
As for Man United, Leny Yorro, Tyrell Malacia, and Luke Shaw still remain out of the team due to their respective injuries. Mason Mount picked up a knock during the defeat against Tottenham Hotspur and did not travel with the squad.
However, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are fit and available to play tonight. Joshua Zirkzee could lose his place to Rasmus Hojlund, who has returned from injury.
Possible Lineup for Porto:
Costa; Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura; Gonzalez, Varela; Pepe, Sousa, Galeno; Omorodion
Possible LIneup for Man United:
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Prediction: Porto 2-2 Man United
FC Porto have lost only one of their previous 22 home games across all competitions. They are in superb form and finished the league in 3rd last season. Meanwhile, Manchester United failed to win any of their last three matches, scoring only one goal. As a result, the Red Devils are more than desperate to get back on the winning track. We expect a draw between the two sides after a thrilling fight.
Betfair Odds
FC Porto: 2.46
Draw: 3.42
Man United: 2.90
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