Man Utd vs Barcelona betting preview: Tips, predictions, boosted odds and sign up bonuses for Europa League clash
MANCHESTER UNITED and Barcelona clash in their Europa League knockout clash at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Manchester United vs Barcelona preview
Everything points towards this being a classic.
European heavyweights Manchester United and Barcelona clash for a place in the last 16 of the Europa League — and the tie is firmly in the balance.
The pair played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp and it looks as though another high-scoring affair could be in the offing.
The Red Devils have been irresistible of late, especially on home turf.
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Erik ten Hag’s side have gone 17 matches unbeaten in all competitions, and won 14 of their last 15 at Old Trafford, scoring 38 in the process.
Barcelona, meanwhile, boast an eight-point advantage over rivals Real Madrid in LaLiga and haven’t tasted defeat since losing to Bayern Munich in October.
However, they might just come unstuck with influential playmakers Gavi and Pedri both unavailable for the showdown.
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Manchester United vs Barcelona odds
Odds from Sky Bet and correct as of February 22
Manchester United 13/10
Draw 12/5
Barcelona 2/1
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Current form
Manchester United – WDWDW
Manchester United 3-0 Leicester – Premier League – February 19
Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United – Europa League – February 16
Leeds 0-2 Manchester United – Premier League – February 12
Manchester United 2-2 Leeds – Premier League – February 8
Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace – Premier League – February 4
Barcelona – WDWWW
Barcelona 2-0 Cadiz – LaLiga – February 19
Barcelona 2-2 Manchester United – Europa League – February 16
Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona – LaLiga – February 12
Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla – LaLiga – February 5
Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona – LaLiga – February 1
Barcelona have only conceded seven goals in LaLiga this season
Team News
Harry Maguire, Antony and Anthony Martial are doubts for Manchester United.
Manager Erik ten Hag will also be without long-term absentees Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek.
But Casemiro, Marcel Sabitzer and Lisandro Martinez are all available for selection having served suspensions, and Scott McTominay returned to action over the weekend.
Barcelona have been buoyed by the return midfielder Sergio Busquets.
The Spanish maestro missed the first leg through injury, but was an unused substitute in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Cadiz on Sunday.
Elsewhere Xavi will be without dynamic duo Pedri (injured) and Gavi (suspended) for the Old Trafford encounter. Ousmane Dembele is also suspended.
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SunSport tip
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Goals has to be the order of the day for these two European heavyweights, who will in all likelihood let the handbrake off… again.
And if goals are on the menu, then Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski won’t be too far away.
Rashford has been immense since returning from the World Cup, scoring 16 goals in 17 appearances. Lewandowski has 24 in 29 games this season.
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