Manchester Utd vs Bodo/Glimt prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – League phase betting tips on match 2024-11-27 20:00.
[p]Manchester United fans were chanting Ruben Amorimâs name when they took the lead within 82 seconds of kick-off against Ipswich on Sunday, but the Portuguese bossâ first match in charge ultimately ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw. Amorim believes his side are âgoing to suffer for a long periodâ as they adapt to a new system, but any further slip-ups in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) could be fatal given that the Red Devils have won just one of their first four matches in the competition this term (D3).[/p]
[p]Amorimâs bow at Old Trafford seems an unlikely destination for another mishap given that United have lost just one of their last 26 UEL games on their own turf (W19, D6). Even despite their struggles this season, United are now five games unbeaten across all competitions on home soil (W4, D1), placing them as big favourites as they look to close the gap to the automatic qualification places.[/p]
[p]Man Utdâs first-ever Norwegian opponents in European competition will be BodĂž/Glimt, who arrive in Manchester a point better off than their illustrious hosts (W2, D1, L1). The Yellow Horde are also closing in on a fourth domestic title in five seasons, so confidence ought to be high as they look to overcome a 100% losing record against English opponents (L2).[/p]
[p]Both those defeats came âto nilâ against Arsenal in this competition two seasons ago, with the away defeat (3-0) forming part of a poor recent record on their UEL travels (W1, D2, L4). However, BodĂž are unbeaten in their last five away matches across all competitions at present (W2, D3) – keeping three clean sheets in the process – so they may rely on that rearguard again against their goal-shy hosts.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Out in the cold under Erik ten Hag, Amad Diallo has shone since the Dutchmanâs dismissal, creating the first goal of Amorimâs tenure from wing-back after scoring both goals in Unitedâs matchday four UEL win against PAOK. BodĂžâs Patrick Berg is in equally strong form, netting in three successive club matches, two of which came before half-time.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Eight of the last 11 goals BodĂž scored came after half-time.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Ryan Fisher[/i][/p]