FC Porto vs Manchester United Prediction

Manchester United have had a tough past couple of weeks however they look to bounce back in their second UEFA Europa League fixture on Thursday 3rd October 2024 as they take on FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão.

FC Porto vs Manchester United Key Stats

• FC Porto have won 17 of their last 19 games in all competitions
• Manchester United have only lost 1 of their last 5 games
• Porto have scored 11 goals in 4 games
• Man United have scored 11 goals in 5

FC Porto vs Manchester United Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

This game is bound to be an intriguing match between two historic sides. Porto come into this game in great form whereas Manchester United are looking to bounce back. However never count out either of these sides who can often turn up when it matters most.

FC Porto Preview: An Opportunity To Make A Statement

FC Porto Predicted Lineup - Diogo Costa; João Mário, José Pedro, Nehuén Pérez, Francisco Moura; Alan Varela, Nico González; Pepê, Vasco Sousa, Galeno; Samu Omorodion

FC Porto come into this match in incredible form. They certainly know how to win games. Currently they sit second in the Portuguese Top Division on 18 points having lost just one game.

Despite this they saw a shocking defeat at the hands of Bodo/Glimt in their previous Europa League match. This, something they will look to change in this one.

If anyone is going to help them out in this match it will surely be Samu Omorodion. Omorodion has five goals in five games for Porto this season, often being a crucial part of their victories. Can he do the same again?

Manchester United Preview: Erik Ten Hag’s Job Risk

Manchester United Predicted Lineup - Andre Onana; Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot; Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo

Following a run of three games without a victory - including a 3-0 battering at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on the weekend - United manager Erik Ten Hag sees his job potentially at risk again. That being said, a victory in this game is desperately needed.

You can read about what Graham Potter said during his appearance on Monday Night Football about the Manchester United job and his links to the job on our website.

Despite this they have only scored one goal in their previous three games. This goal came in the last match as they only got a draw against FC Twente.

United really need to kick on not just in this competition but in general. They will surely see this as an opportunity to do so.

Head To Head Stats: FC Porto vs Manchester United

FC Porto and Manchester United have faced each other on eight occasions during their histories.

The Red Devils have won more games than Porto having taken home three victories to Porto’s two. However, there have also been three draws suggesting this is often a very even contest.

Despite this the teams have faced one another since 2009 in the UEFA Champions League. This was a memorable match due to an absolute screamer from Cristiano Ronaldo.

15th April 2009 - FC Porto 0-1 Manchester United - UEFA Champions League

7th April 2009 - Manchester United 2-2 FC Porto - UEFA Champions League

9th March 2004 - Manchester United 1-1 FC Porto - UEFA Champions League

25th February 2004 - FC Porto 2-1 Manchester United - UEFA Champions League

19th March 1997 - FC Porto 0-0 Manchester United - UEFA Champions League

Betting Tips For FC Porto vs Manchester United: An Even Contest

Despite Porto’s great form and United’s poor form this will surely be an even contest with both sides fairly evenly matched with one another.

Manchester United tend to create a lot of chances but as to FC Porto. This will be an exciting game with nobody having a real advantage over the other.

That is why our team of professional tipping experts are backing odds of 24/5 for a Half Time/Full Time Draw/Draw in this match. These odds mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £58 making it our best value selection for this game.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: FC Porto vs Manchester United

FC Porto 1-1 Manchester United

This game will be a close fixture with very little separating the two sides. A draw is probably the most likely result and arguably a result they will be happy with.

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