Man United will bid to get their Europa League campaign on track this Thursday when Ruud van Nistelrooy leads the Red Devils into a clash against Greek outfit PAOK.
United have failed to win in their opening three matches in the competition this season, most recently playing out an entertaining draw against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.
This marks an ideal opportunity to get off the mark for the season. PAOK have lost two of their three matches in the Europa League, conceding an average of two goals per game.
Odds
Man United will be heavy odds-on favorites to claim victory at Old Trafford on Thursday. A historic away win for PAOK is priced up at +950.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man United | -410 |
| Draw | +560 |
| PAOK | +950 |
United and PAOK Lock Horns For First Time
| Total | Man United | PAOK | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europa League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Man United and PAOK lock horns for the first time in a competitive fixture on Thursday. However, the Red Devils have won their six home matches against Greek sides by an aggregate scoreline of 20-1.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ +102
Man United vs. PAOK Key Stats
- Man United are winless in their last six European matches, which is their longest run since going six without a victory between 1980 and 1983.
- PAOK have suffered defeats in five of their last six Europa League away matches.
- Lisandro Martinez has progressed the ball further than any other player in the competition this season (524 meters).
Man United Team News
The Red Devils once again have a lengthy injury list to contend with. Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen, and Mason Mount are all doubts. Luke Shaw is set to return next month, while Leny Yoro is back in first-team training.
Possible Lineup
Andre Onana (GK); Noussair Mazraoui, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee
PAOK Team News
The visitors are set to be without Temoue Bakayoko for the trip to Old Trafford due to a knock. Antonis Tsifsis is also sidelined with a muscle injury and will not be named in the PAOK squad.
Possible Lineup
Jiri Pavlenka (GK); Joan Sastre, Omar Colley, Tomasz Kedziora, Jonny, Mady Camara, Vierinha, Giannis Konstantelias, Taison, Brandon Thomas
Man United vs. PAOK Prediction
Wins have been in incredibly short supply for Man United in Europe over the last 12 months. However, this is a must-win showdown to keep their hopes of progression in the Europa League alive.
The Red Devils boast better quality across the field, and we would be incredibly surprised if they aren’t able to cover the spread on Thursday.
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