Porto vs Manchester United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - Oсtober 3, 2024
In the second round of the UEFA Europa League, a match between Porto and Manchester United will take place. The game is set to be held in Portugal on Thursday, October 3rd, at 21:00 Central European Time. The following prediction has been provided by experts from Dailysports.
Porto
Porto started the new season with a victory in the Portuguese Super Cup over Sporting, but later lost to them in the league. However, the "dragons" have won all their other matches in the Primeira Liga, securing second place.
Their Europa League start was less successful. In the match against Bodø/Glimt, Porto scored early and late, but conceded three goals in between and ultimately lost.
Manchester United
Manchester United has been inconsistent for several years now. In their last game, they suffered a 0-3 defeat to Tottenham and received a wave of criticism.
The primary target of this criticism is coach Ten Hag, though there is no immediate plan to fire the Dutchman. Along with their poor form in the Premier League, the "Red Devils" also failed to overcome modest Twente in the Europa League.
Match Facts
- Porto has won all four home games this season.
- Manchester United is winless in three consecutive matches.
- Porto averages 2.7 goals per game at home, while Manchester United averages 1.3 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Porto: Costa, Fernandes, Pedro, Otávio, Galeno, Souza, Varela, Nico, Pepe, Borges, Omorodion.
- Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Martínez, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Ugarte, Mainoo, Rashford, Garnacho, Eriksen, Zirkzee.
Head-to-Head
In the last six meetings, Manchester United has won twice, while Porto claimed one victory. Three games ended in a draw.
Prediction
The visitors are not in great form, but Porto is also not as strong as in previous years. I expect a low-scoring match and suggest betting on under 3 goals.
