23rd February 2023 – 21:00, Old Trafford, Manchester
Manchester United will host Barcelona in the most exciting match of the Europa League Round of 16. After a draw in the first leg last Thursday, both teams will search for a positive result at Old Trafford.
Manchester United Preview & Team News
Manchester United, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after the 3-0 Premier League victory against Leicester City. The Red Devils are still active in the title race, being five points behind Arsenal. Manchester United hasn’t had any problems with scoring, netting in one hundred percent of their last six matches. They have totted up the amount of 13 during that time while seeing the number of goals scored against them stand at 5. Regarding the selection issues, Antony (Leg Injury), Anthony Martial (Hip Injury), Christian Eriksen (Ankle Injury), and Donny van de Beek (Knee Injury) won’t be able to feature for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
Barcelona Preview & Team News
Barcelona will come into the game following on from a 2-0 La Liga win vs Cádiz in their previous match. However, they failed to secure the home-groud advantage after a 2-2 draw in the first-leg encounter. A succession of outstanding displays by the Barcelona defensive unit has seen their’ goals against’ tally amounting to 3 from their past six outings overall. Over that same time, their forwards have managed to score 11. Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has to contend with reduced team options currently. César Montes (Head Injury), Joselu (Muscle Injury), Adrià Pedrosa (Groin Injury), and Keidi Bare (Ruptured ankle ligament) are not ready for selection. Gavi will not be able to play in this game through being suspended.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be another entertaining clash, where both teams will have a chance of staying in the competition. Nevertheless, we believe Manchester United is a bit closer to victory, and they are capable enough of delivering it.
Goals Market Prediction
Both sides have significant attacking potential, and they shouldn’t fail to show it on Thursday evening. Therefore, neither team should keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Barcelona
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