The UEFA Europa League returns this week with a new series of matches when FC Sheriff closes horns with Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday.
FC Sheriff is currently at the top of the Moldovan national division and has penetrated the national front this season. The visiting team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Petrocub last week and will have to work hard to get back into this game.
Manchester United, on the other hand, is currently sixth in the Premier League and has improved after a slow start to their season. The Red Devils played a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the previous match and are set to step up this week.
prediction
Manchester United has improved dramatically under Erik ten Hag and is looking to win the silver this season. The Red Devils have an impressive squad and have a lot to prove this week.
FC Sheriff can hit his day, but he has to play his skin in this game. Manchester United is the best team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Manchester United 2-0 FC Sheriff
head-to-head
Manchester United has a predictably excellent record against FC Sheriff, winning the only match played between the two teams by a 2-0 margin.
Manchester United’s match against FC Sheriff last month in the reverse match was the first-ever competitive match against a Moldovan side on the European stage.
Moldovan teams have never beaten English teams on the European podium: Tottenham Hotspur has won both previous home games.
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 20 UEFA Europa League games at Old Trafford, only to be defeated at home to Real Sociedad this season.
FC Sheriff have lost their last three UEFA Europa League matches and failed to find the bottom of the net in each of those matches
line-up
Manchester United predicted starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford
Sheriff Tiraspol predicted starting lineup:
Celeadnic; Kiki, Radeljic, Kpozo; Guedes, Badolo, Salifu, Heron; Akanbi, Vizeu, Atiemwen
betting tips
- Result – Manchester United
- Game to score over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Manchester United to keep a clean sheet – Yes
- Marcus Rashford to score – Yes
where to watch
You can watch all UEFA Europa League Matches on SONY LIV.