- Date and Time: October 24, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Şükrü Saracoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey
Fenerbahçe vs Manchester UnitedPreview
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe are facing some clear challenges in the domestic championship. Currently fourth in the standings, they are eight points behind rivals Galatasaray, and this has put manager José Mourinho under significant pressure.
Despite their domestic struggles, Fenerbahçe are doing well in the Europa League. They have collected four points in the opening two rounds, and a positive result in this match will be a crucial step towards advancing in the competition.
📸 Today’s training.
🔜 #FBvMUN #UEL pic.twitter.com/YQQMeHUv27
— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) October 21, 2024
Playing at home is always a major advantage for Turkish clubs, and Fenerbahçe has already secured victories against Lugano and Union at their ground this season. While they boast an array of high-quality attackers, such as Dušan Tadić and Edin Džeko, they frequently squander the initiative after taking the lead.
Manchester United
Over the weekend, Manchester managed to snap a losing streak with a hard-fought home victory over Brentford. This should boost the Red Devils’ confidence and ease some of the pressure on Erik ten Hag, who is rumored to be on the verge of being sacked.
However, United’s Europa League campaign has started less than ideally, with two consecutive draws. First, they drew at home against FC Twente, followed by a similar result away against Porto.
Istanbul is calling 📞🇹🇷#MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/jCtc3iAiPd
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 22, 2024
Although there is plenty of attacking talent in United’s squad, with payers like Rasmus Højlund, Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee, and Alejandro Garnacho, ten Hag struggles to find the optimal lineup.
The Red Devils are also dealing with a number of injury concerns. Bruno Fernandes joined the list of absentees after the match with Porto, while Harry Maguire will also be absent against Fenerbahçe.
Bet hereFenerbahçe vs Manchester United Prediction
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.80 (22Bet)
Score prediction: Fenerbahçe 2-2 Manchester United
Fenerbahçe have been performing well this season, suffering only two defeats. In recent matches, the Turkish side have slowed down a bit, but they remain very dangerous, particularly when playing at home.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are still inconsistent. On the road, they only won one match out of five this season. They have trouble in the defence and the attacking players struggle to coordinate effectively.
Full time: Samsunspor 2-2 Fenerbahçe pic.twitter.com/gQ5XLTD9tc
— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) October 20, 2024
While Manchester United may have the quality to secure three points, Fenerbahçe’s strong home form makes this an even contest. Both sides are likely to focus on solid defense and wait for their chances on counterattacks. Given the current form of both teams, our pick for this clash would be a draw.
Fenerbahçe vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tip
Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
Odds: 1.73 (22Bet)
In the Premier League, Manchester have struggled offensively, scoring just seven goals. But in the Europa League, they prefer an attacking style, and in the last match against Porto, they scored three times.
Fenerbahçe, while not prolific themselves, tend to concede too many dangerous chances in their penalty area. This opens the door for Manchester, whose wingers can capitalize on their opponent’s mistakes.
Keeping things ticking ⏱️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/YPsgO8F91m
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 22, 2024
Despite the focus on the defence, we think we will see an exchange of goals in this match. Given both sides’ vulnerabilities and recent performances, another solid betting tip would be to back over 2.5 goals in the game.
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