Porto vs Man United Prediction, Odds and Team News: Hosts backed to pile pressure on Erik ten Hag
Under intense pressure, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag takes his team to face Porto in the Europa League tonight in a match that could be pivotal for the Dutch manager's future.
Read on for our best bets for the game.
Porto vs Man United Predictions
Manchester United are in crisis at the moment, and it feels like Erik Ten Hag's days at Old Trafford are numbered. The decision to not only keep him as manager but also extend his contract seems ridiculous, both when it was made and in hindsight, as results continue to falter.
The team looked completely lost last weekend against Spurs even before they went down to 10 men due to a Bruno Fernandes red card. They were also awful in their opening Europa League game this season drawing to FC Twente at home. The sense of frustration and confusion among players is apparent, with no clear direction emerging from Ten Hag’s tactics.
Porto didn’t fare much better in their first Europa League match, losing to Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt. However, they’ve started strong in their domestic league, currently sitting in second place.
With United’s morale at an all-time low, an away trip to Portugal could be a tough challenge, and odds of 7/4 for a Porto win offer good value.
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One player who has particularly struggled in Manchester United's recent matches is summer signing Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan midfielder was brought in for £42 million this season with the hope that he could help solve United’s ongoing midfield problems, especially with Casemiro looking far from his best last season.
His defensive positioning was suspect, and his lack of awareness played a role in the team’s downfall. Similarly, in the Europa League opener against FC Twente, Ugarte's ability on the ball left much to be desired. He struggled to influence the game and appeared uncomfortable when in possession, which is a worrying sign for a player brought in to strengthen the midfield.
One thing that stands out about Ugarte is his aggressive style of play, which makes him prone to committing fouls and receiving bookings. He isn’t shy about getting stuck into challenges, and his combative nature often puts him at risk of being carded. With a big game against Porto, a team that shares a fierce rivalry with his former club Sporting Lisbon, emotions could run high for Ugarte. This added intensity could lead to rash challenges or fouls, making it likely that he will find himself in the referee's book during the match.
Porto vs Man United Team News
Porto Starting XI:
Onana, Mazraoui, De Light, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund.
Man United Starting XI:
Costa, Joao Mario, Ze Pedro, Nehuen, Moura, Varela, Eustaquio, Nico, Pepe, Galeno, Omorodion.
Porto vs Man United Golden Combos
- 18/1 - Full Time FC Porto, Both Teams To Score, Over 10.5 Corners, Over 4.5 Cards
- 33/1 - Full Time FC Porto, Gonzalez, Ugarte
- 55/1 - Full Time Manchester United, Over 10.5 Corners, Galeno, Wenderson Over 1.5 shots on target, Zirkzee Over 1.5 shots on target
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