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Preview: Manchester United vs. Sevilla: Prediction and team news
Two of the great traditional clubs meet each other in the Europa League when United take on Sevilla at Old Trafford.
Manchester United will meet a Spanish team for the third time in the knockout phase of the Europa League this year. First they knocked out FC Barcelona, while in the 1/8 finals they beat Real Betis with a total of 5-1.
Now it is time for Sevilla, who are ready for the Quarter-Finals after beating Turkish Fenerbahce 2-1.
United are fighting for the top 4 in the Premier League, while Sevilla is having a bad season where they are currently in a disappointing 13th place. Sevilla therefore only have the opportunity to win one trophy this season and that is in the Europa League, a tournament they have a lot of experience with as they have previously won it 6 times, which is a record.
Last 4 meetings between Man United and Sevilla:
2-1: Sevilla vs. Manchester United
1-2: Manchester United vs. Sevilla
0-0: Sevilla vs. Manchester United
1-3: Manchester United vs. Sevilla
Man United’s form in Europa League:
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Man United’s form in all competition:
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Sevilla’s form in Europa League:
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Team News:
Donny van de Been, McTominay, Garnacho and Luke Shaw are all out with injuries for tonight's game, and the big news is that Marcus Rashford, who has been United's best this season, is out for the next few games after an injury against Everton.
Casemiro is back from suspension and Christian Eriksen made a comeback against Everton at the weekend, a positive boost for Manchester United.
Man United’s expected lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, L Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Fred, Fernandes; Antony, Martial, Sancho
Joan Jordan and Jesus Manuel Corona are both injured, while Pape Cheikh is ineligible.
Sevilla’s expected lineup:
Bono; Montiel, Bade, Gudelj, Acuna; Fernando, Rakitic; Ocampos, Torres, Lamela; En-Nesyri
Key stats:
- Sevilla have progressed from six of their previous eight European knockout ties
- United are the only team to face four different teams from one nation in the tournemant (Sociedad, Barceloa, Betis and Sevilla)
- Sevilla are currently winless in 11 away games in Europe
- Bruno Fernandes is the player with most chances created in this years Europa League
Player profiles:
Martial must be highly motivated to meet his former teammates, at the same time it is he who must step into character and show that he can easily replace Rashford.
Rakitic's routine can be decisive in these matches, he is a player who is good with the ball and who, due to his routine, can keep calm when Sevilla come under pressure.
Prediction:
We believe Manchester United will win the match, but there is no value in the odds of a victory. United have conceded goals at home against both Barcelona and Real Betis, we therefore say:
Both Teams Score at odds of 2.00
