Athletic vs Manchester United. We bet on the odds of 1.93

On Thursday, May 1, Athletic will play Manchester United at home in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals. The match will take place at the San Mames stadium.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Athletic vs Manchester United facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Athletic vs Manchester United

Athletic

The Spanish team had a very difficult path to the semi-final stage of the Europa League, having knocked out several strong clubs from the tournament. Athletic's "victims" were Roma and Rangers, and in both cases the Basques deservedly beat their opponents and will now try to take the last step to the final match. Spanish clubs traditionally perform well in this European Cup tournament, so Athletic rightly sets itself the task of winning the main trophy. The team is still actively fighting for entry into the Champions League through the Spanish championship, but a victory in the Europa League will allow Ernesto Valverde's charges to play in the main European Cup next season.

Manchester United

Ruben Amorim's team is having a very mediocre season, sitting at the bottom of the English Premier League table and having been eliminated from all domestic Cups. A successful performance in the Europa League is the Red Devils' last chance to save this long-suffering campaign, and for now Manchester United still have a chance to win the tournament. In the quarter-finals, MU secured a ticket to the semi-finals in an incredible return match against Lyon and in the upcoming clash with Athletic will try to prove that all the team's past exploits were not in vain. Interestingly, the Red Devils remain the only team that has not lost in the current European Cup season.

Athletic vs Manchester United facts

• The opponents last met in a friendly match in 2023 and drew 1:1;
• On average, in three out of ten matches involving Athletic this season, the bet on TB (2.5) comes in (2.09);
• On average, six out of ten Manchester United games this season have seen a 'both teams to score' bet (1.93);
• Manchester United are yet to lose in the current Europa League;
• The teams have met in the Europa League in the past: Athletic beat Manchester United in both matches (3:2 and 2:1).

Odds from download 1xbet

The bookmaker 1xbet, which is very well known among football fans, offers its clients the following odds for this first match of the Europa League semi-finals: you can bet on Athletic's victory for 1.96, on a draw - for 3.47, and on Manchester United's victory - for 4.02. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Both matches between Athletic and Manchester United promise to be very interesting and intriguing, but in the first match bookmakers predictably and rightly give preference to the home team. With their fans, the Spanish team will try to create a comfortable lead before the return game and will try to act from a position of strength. The Red Devils will definitely look for their moments at the opponent's goal and are unlikely to weakly agree with the status of an underdog. A promising option for a prediction for such a match seems to be a bet on "both teams to score" for 1.93.