Fenerbahce vs Manchester United
UEFA Europa League, KO: 20:00 Oct 24, 2024, Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi
FENERBAHCE and Manchester United have had some great tussles in Europe before and on Thursday, they will meet again in the Europa League. It’s a tricky one for the Red Devils on the road, and here we look ahead to the game on Thursday, October 24th from the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi.
How the bookies view it: Close tussle expected in Turkey
The bookmakers have priced this one up in expectancy of it being a tight match. Home side Fenerbahce, who are managed by Jose Mourinho, are a 2/1 quote to pick up a victory, with Manchester United at 13/10 odds. Fenerbahce will kick off two points clear of the Red Devils in the current Europa League standings.
Recent head-to-head: Form is even between the clubs
The last four meetings between Fenerbahce and Man Utd have gone the way of the home side on the night. From the six previous meetings the honours are even with three wins each, and both teams scored in half of those. This will be the first clash between the clubs since their 2016 European League group stage, with Fenerbahce winning 2-1 at home.
Players to watch: Hojlund could be the answer for United
Manchester United have been lacking a presence up front this season. Rasmus Hojlund always puts in a good working shift and he is the pick of the options for United going forward. It hasn’t been a prolific season by the Norwegian, but a winning goal against Brentford in the league on the weekend will have helped his confidence.
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dezko is the joint top scorer for Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce this season. He has to be pushing for a starting role in the side as his physical presence could cause the Manchester United backline some problems. Look for Dusan Tadic too, who has had an eye for goal this term from midfield.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United have Bruno Fernandes suspended, which leaves a sizeable hole of creativity in their lineup. Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are also sidelined, while Casemiro could miss after picking up a knock on the weekend. Fenerbahce have lost full-back Jayden Oosterwolde who joins Ismail Yuksek and Cengiz Under and others in the treatment room.
Fenerbahce: Livakovic; Djiku, Soyuncu, Becao, Muldur; Amrabat, Fred; Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin; Dzeko
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Casemiro; Garnacho, Eriksen, Rashford; Hojlund
Anything else catch the eye?
The Red Devils have won only one of their last six matches in all competitions (D4 L1). So far in the Europa League group stage, they have only managed draws with FC Twente and Porto, throwing away a 2-0 lead against the latter on Matchday 2.
With only one clean sheet in their last five games, the Red Devils remain vulnerable at the back. That should bring options like Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams To Score to the table. The latter has happened in three of the last four meetings.
Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. They are W5 L1 at home in all competitions this season but with only two clean sheets. Like United, Fenerbahce took a 1-1 draw against FC Twente in the group stage, after beating Union St Gilloise 2-1 in their opener. The Yellow Canaries are undefeated in their last seven Europa League home games and won’t be a pushover.
This UEFA Europa League match between Fenerbahce and Manchester United will be played on Oct 24, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Fenerbahce vs Manchester United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
