United States Grand Prix F1 Predictions & Betting Tips
F1 is back this weekend as the run-in begins with eight races in six weeks…
A struggling Manchester United side travels to FC Porto on Thursday, 3rd October for the second round of the Europa League ties.
The experts here at BettingOnline have been hard at work discussing their predictions and providing their tips for you ahead of the game. To find out what they think, keep reading below!
Porto has had an impressive start to the season, losing just one of their opening seven league games.
It was, however, a loss last time out in the Europa League, as Vitor Bruno and his side found themselves on the losing end of a 3-2 scoreline against Norweigan side Bodø/Glimt.
The Portuguese side will be looking to take advantage of Man United’s weaknesses and inflict yet another defeat on the side in a bid to secure a vital three points.
Erik ten Hag’s side are struggling once again this season after conceding three goals for a second time this season against Tottenham on the weekend. This comes just two matches in the league after doing the same at home against Liverpool and after a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Despite a 7-0 victory in the league cup, United followed this with two draws, including last time out in the Europa League versus FC Twente.
The Red Devils now go again in the second round against slightly tougher opponents in FC Porto, who were defeated last time out.
Porto and Man Utd have not played each other since the 2008-09 Champions League quarter-final, which United won 1-0.
Prior to that, in 2009 and 2004, the sides were unable to be separated with two draws, 1-1 and 2-2, respectively.
They have met eight times, with FC Porto winning two, drawing two and losing three.
With Manchester United having such an inconsistent run of form, it is hard to see them beating a side that is in form. At Betting Online, we are backing the hosts Porto to win.
These odds are provided by bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing (30/09/2024).
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