Manchester United vs Villareal Predictions and Betting Tips
We would have a rematch of the 2020/2021 UEFA Europa League final, but this time in the Champions League, as Man United and Villareal lock horns. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
With a goal each for both sides after 120 minutes of football, Man United and Villareal had to settle for a penalty shootout. The Yellow Submarine triumphed 11-10 in a penalty shootout as Unai Emery added yet another Europa League trophy to his trophy cabinet. Would we see the Mancuniants pick up a revenge victory this Wednesday ?
Mancunians keen on restoring confidence
There are mixed feelings in Old Trafford given Man United's start to the season. The Red Devils were knocked out of the last midweek in the EFL Cup. This was followed up by a shambolic performance against Aston Villa as the Villains condemned them to their first loss of the season. The Mancunians were handed a lifeline after Aston Villa took the lead but failed to capitalize on the opportunity as Bruno Fernandes failed to convert his spot-kick. They also failed to get off to a winning start in their opener away at BSC Young Boys as the Swiss champions picked up maximum points. As such, the pressure is certainly mounting on Ole and the Norwegian boss need to start churning out good results if he's to keep his job.
The Yellow Submarine head into this game having played six draws in all seven of their matches in all competitions. With the one game being a win against Elche, Villareal would need to start turning those draws into wins if they're to surpass the heights they set last season. Last time out, they held Real Madrid to a goalless draw as both sides left the Bernabeu with a point each. In their Champions League opener, they played out a 2-2 draw with Atalanta, showing that they at least know how to find the back of the net. How would they fare against the hosts who are looking to get back to winning ways ?
Man United vs Villareal Team News
Man United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Telles; Fred, McTominay; Pogba, Fernandes, Greenwood; Ronaldo
Villareal possible starting XI:
Rulli; Estupinan, Torres, Albiol, Pedraza; Pino, Capoue, Parejo, Trigueros; Dia, Alcacer
Man United vs Villareal Prediction: 1-0
Unai Emery's Villareal have been too cautious this season and we expect them to play in Old Trafford the exact same way. This would give the hosts more of the ball and with Pogba and Bruno operating in the midfield, we expect the Red Devils to pick them off and in the same vein, get back to winning ways.
