Manchester United will look to hit the ground running in the Europa League when they take on FC Twente at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League last season, Erik ten Hag’s team secured a spot in Europe’s second tier competition thanks to their FA Cup final triumph against arch-rivals Man City.
The Red Devils have since made a bit of an up and down start to the new top-flight campaign, most recently being held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
However, that stalemate did extend United’s unbeaten run to three matches across all competitions, so they will look to build more momentum by taking care of Twente this midweek.
Joseph Oosting’s side parachuted into the Europa League after failing to get past FC Salzburg in Champions League qualification last month.
The Reds should be in good spirits heading into this clash though, as they moved into the top four of the Eredivisie following a thumping 5-0 win away at Almere on Sunday.
How the bookies view it: Red Devils to reign supreme
Manchester United go into their maiden match of the competition as firm 1/4 favourites with Batano.
FC Twente are a towering 15/2 (Betano) to triumph while an all square affair at Old Trafford is also considered unlikely at 4/1 (Betano).
Head to head: A first-ever encounter
Manchester United and FC Twente will go toe-to-toe for the first time ever on Wednesday night.
The Red Devils last came up against Dutch opposition in the 2019-20 edition of the Europa League, drawing with Alkmaar in the Netherlands before running out 4-0 winners in the return match at Old Trafford.
Players to watch: Bruno to break his duck?
Bruno Fernandes has yet to score for Man United this season but he has registered four assists across his seven appearances thus far. The United captain is 7/4 (Bet 365) to notch anytime on Wednesday night or 13/8 (Bet 365) for another assist.
Carel Eiting committed two fouls and collected a yellow card in his last outing for Twente, making the Dutch midfielder an eye-catching option to give two or more free-kicks away here at even-money (1/1) with Bet 365.
Predicted line-ups
United boss ten Hag could freshen things up this midweek, with the likes of Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte and Marcus Rashford all expected to start.
Twentre will make the trip to Old Trafford without long-term absentees Michal Sadilek and Younes Taha.
Man United: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, De Ligt, Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Zirkzee
FC Twente: Unnerstall; Van Rooij, Hilgers, Bruns, Salah-Eddine; Eiting, Regger, Rots, Steijn, Van Bergen; Lammers
Anything else catch the eye?
Backing Man United to win, over one match goal and over four Man United corners will bring about a backable 10/11 (Bet 365) Bet Builder.
The Red Devils had racked up 10 goals across their 10 matches before drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace at the weekend.
It’s also worth noting that this Bet Builder would have paid out in United's recent 3-0 success at Southampton, and a repeat here merits support at a shade below evens.
This UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United and FC Twente will be played on Sep 25, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Manchester United vs FC Twente prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
