Manchester United vs Athletic Club Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 08.05.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Manchester United vs Athletic Club Preview and Team News

Manchester United Team News

Ruben Amorim’s men continue to struggle domestically. But they have a chance of reaching the Europa League final following a devastating 3-0 victory in Spain last Thursday. However, they’ll want to ensure they don’t offer Athletic Club a route back into the tie.

Despite the win last week, United have battled in front of goal this season. They’ve scored an average of just 1.2 goals per game from an xG of 1.53. The team have, however, defended well at home, having only conceded 1.24 balls per 90 with xGA of 1.27.

Amorim will have Amad Diallo back from injury for the second leg. However, Matthijs de Ligt limped off at Brentford on Sunday. Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez both remain out.

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Athletic Club

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Athletic Club: (3-4-2-1): Onana; Maguire, Yoro, Lindelof; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Højlund.

Athletic Club Team News

Athletic Club have a mountain to climb at Old Trafford if they’re to reach the Europa League final, which will be held at their home stadium in 2024-25. The Spanish side were forced to play for over an hour with ten men last Thursday. Dani Vivian will be unavailable for the return leg this week.

Bilbao have only won 38% of their matches on the road this season. However, they have an excellent defensive record. The squad conceded around 0.79 efforts per 90 from an xGA of 1.12. But, they have netted just 1.19 goals per game with an xG of 1.35.

Oihan Sancet is a notable absence this week. The star will be out with a hamstring issue. 

Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Manchester United

Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; de Marcos, Alvarez, Gorosabel, Berchiche; Galarreta, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Berenguer, N. Williams; Sannadi.

Manchester United vs Athletic Club Prediction 

• Pick: Athletic Club to win
• Odds: 3.52 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Manchester United 0-2 Athletic Club

Bilbao’s chances in the first leg were hugely reduced after being sent down to ten men early in the clash. However, in the opening periods, their attacking players caused issues for the hosts’ backline. 

The Spanish squad are unlikely to go down without a fight in the Europa League this season. It could be worthwhile siding with the visitors when making a Manchester United vs Athletic Club prediction on Thursday.

Manchester United vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.92 (22Bet)

United’s defensive record has been reliable throughout the season, despite languishing toward the bottom of the Premier League standings. Bilbao have also been consistent at both ends of the field. Their excellent defensive record might give them a fighting chance at Old Trafford. Under 2.5 goals could be an eye-catching selection.

Meanwhile, both teams not to score is an interesting alternative. Manchester have failed to find the back of the net in 41% of their home matches this season. They’ve kept clean sheets in only 24% of their home fixtures. Athletic Club have done so in 33% of their meetings so far. 

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