Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Picks May 8: Bet Red Devils (+110)

We look ahead to Thursday’s UEL clash at Old Trafford with our Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Europa League predictions and preview.

The Reds Devils proved their worth in the first leg and, as a result, they are on the right track to book their spot in the Europa League final.

The Spanish side were favorites to book their place in the final on home soil, but they were picked apart by a Bruno Fernandes-inspired United performance seven days ago.

While Manchester United struggles this season, most of their recent poor games were away from home. At Old Trafford, in the previous eight games, the Red Devils lost just once, against the Wolves—in a match where they deserved at least a draw.

All Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, and Joshua Zirkzee are expected to miss out with injuries for the home side, while center-back Dani Vivian is banned for the visiting team. according to Europa League news.

Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Trends

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of United’s last nine Europa League games.
• United has struggled for clean sheets, but they’ve been inreat goal-scoring form in Europe of late.
• Eight of Manchester United’s last nine UEL home games saw both teams score, including all four meetings with Spanish opposition in that time.
• Last week’s clean sheet in Bilbao was only United’s third clean sheet in this season’s Europa League.
• Ruben Amorim’s side sits 15th with 39 points from 35 matches, meaning that they are set to have their worst EPL campaign since 1989/90.
• Man United’s only chance to play in Europe next year is to win the Europa League trophy.

2 Best Bets for Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao

1. Man United ML (+110)

Manchester United took full control of the tie with a dominant first-leg display and are firmly on course to book their place in the final.

Their solid home form, coupled with a strong European campaign under Ruben Amorim, positions them well to complete the job at Old Trafford with a comfortable victory in a high-scoring encounter of Over 2.5 goals. They are +110 to win, according to the latest Europa League betting markets.

The Red Devils had to come roaring back after conceding early at home to another Basque side in the last 16, while Athletic has no choice but to go for it here as they look to overturn their 3-0 defeat from last week. Over 2.5 has landed in seven of United’s last nine in Europe, per Athletic Bilbao vs Man United stats.

If you’re looking for a great bet to include in your soccer picks and parlays, back Man United to win this clash at +110.

Bet This Pick: Man United ML (+110)

2. Best Player Prop Bet: Bruno Fernandes Anytime Goalscorer (+200)

Bruno Fernandes is the joint-leading scorer with seven goals in this season’s Europa League and the United skipper remains a decent bet to get on the scoresheet again.

Fernandes inspired United with a brace in their 3-0 victory in the first leg and he has often dragged his side to victory in some of their more difficult moments in the last few seasons.

If you’re looking for great soccer player props, back Fernandes to find the back of the net against Athletic Bilbao.

Bet This Pick: Bruno Fernandes Anytime Goalscorer (+200)

Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao How to Watch

• Match: Man United (7-6-0) vs Athletic Bilbao (8-2-3)
• Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
• Day/Time: Thursday, May 8, 3 p.m. ET
• Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Live Stream: FuboTV

Man United enters this clash as a favorite at +110 in Europa League odds. You can watch the game streamed on FuboTV on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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