Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Predictions and Betting Tips
2019 semifinals Manchester United travel to Spain to take on Real Sociedad in the first leg of the last 32 encounters in the Europa League. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both outfits were pitted together in the same group back in the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League campaign. They played out a 0-0 draw in San Sebastián but a 2nd-minute own goal from Inigo Martinez in the second leg proved to be the decider. How will this doubleheader shape up ?
Feisty encounter on the cards
Sociedad will play their first European knockout game since the 2017/2018 season. Having finished second just behind Napoli, it was a given that they would get a tough fixture. However, we believe they should be able to stand their ground against the Mancunians taking into account their league performances. They secured a second straight league win last time out, beating Getafe one goal to nil.
Manchester United’s title hopes now LooL all but over as they now seven points behind the league leaders who have played a game less. The Cityzens stretched their lead at the top of the standings following yet another draw from closest chasers and local rivals Manchester United. Ole’s troops failed to get past West Brom last weekend with both sides leaving the pitch with a point in the bag. Now, the Red Devils will turn their attention to Europe as they will be keen on going all the way to secure Ole’s first trophy for the club.
Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Team News
Pogba is the only major injury casualty for the visitors while the hosts barely have any of their first choice players injured.
Real Sociedad possible starting XI:
Remiro; Monreal, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Zaldua; Illaramendi; Oyarzabal, Merino, Silva, Januzaj; Isak
Manchester United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Wan Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelod, Shaw; Fred, Matic; Rashford, Bruno, Greenwood; Cavani
Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Prediction: 1-0
We fully expect the Spaniards to trouble the 2017 Champions given that they haven’t been at their best of late. Only Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have conceded less than the home side and as such, we don’t expect lots of goals. However, we believe backing the home side for a narrow win is a valid bet.
