Jose Mourinho will come up against one of his former employers in the Europa League this week, as Fenerbahce welcome Man United to Turkey.
It hasn’t been the best start to the domestic season for the Turkish giants, winning five of their first eight to sit fourth in the standings.
But, they have remained unbeaten across their opening two matches in the Europa League, most recently playing out a draw against Twente.
Erik ten Hag gained a morale-boosting win over Brentford on Saturday, with Alejandro Garnacho starring in the comeback success. However, the Red Devils are still searching for a first Europa League win of the season.
Odds
Man United will be favored on the road in Turkey to claim a first Europa League win in 2024-25. However, Mourinho’s Fenerbahce could be the value angle at +181.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Fenerbahce | +181 |
| Draw | +261 |
| Man United | +140 |
United Winless in Two Trips to Turkey
| Total | Fenerbahce | Man United | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Europa League Games | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 19 | 8 | 11 |
Fenerbahce have alternated between wins and losses in their last six against United. The most recent meeting in 2016-17 ended in a 2-1 victory for the Turkish giants.
However, United are winless on their last two trips to Fenerbahce, losing 2-1 in the Europa League group stages in 2016.
🚨⚽ TIP: Both Teams To Score @ -175
Fenerbahce vs. Man United Key Stats
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last seven home matches in the Europa League, winning four of their previous five.
- Man United have won just once in their last ten matches in Europe. The Red Devils are winless in their last five.
- Mourinho has won just two of his last 17 matches against former sides, but a notable 6-1 victory during his time with Spurs did come against United.
Fenerbahce Team News
Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ismail Yuksek, and Ifran Can Egribayat all miss out for the home team this week. However, Fred and Sofyan Amrabat will both feature against their former club. Edin Dzeko has scored nine goals in eleven appearances against United.
Possible Lineup
Dominik Livakovic (GK); Mert Muldur, Rodrigo Becao, Caglar Soyuncu, Jayden Oosterwolde, Sofyan Amrabat, Dusan Tadic, Fred, Sebastian Szymanski, Filip Kostic, Edin Dzeko
Man United Team News
Kobbie Mainoo remains sidelined for United with a muscle injury, while Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw are also out. Leny Yoro has returned to first-team training, but isn’t set to be handed a United start for a few more weeks. Bruno Fernandes misses out due to suspension.
Possible Lineup
Andre Onana (GK); Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund
Fenerbahce vs. Man United Prediction
United have been extremely poor on the road in European competitions for the last two seasons, and a trip to a hostile environment such as Fenerbahce doesn’t scream out as a perfect time to reverse their fortunes.
The Turkish side have plenty of players out to prove a point against the Red Devils, and Mourinho could be set to get one over on his former side.
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