Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Red Devils have lost just one of their last eight away games against a Spanish team in Europe.

Real Sociedad are all set to host Manchester United in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16. Ruben Amorim’s men comfortably made it to the round of 16 of the European competition as they ended their league stage campaign in the third spot after winning five of their eight UEL matches.

Real Sociedad finished their league phase of the UEFA Europa League in the 13th spot and because of this, they had to go through the playoffs phase. They defeated Midtjylland and sealed a spot in the round of 16. Sociedad will be at home which surely is a beneficial thing for them but looking at the records, Man United will be benefitted more.

🇪🇺 Focused on Thursday #UEL pic.twitter.com/nWJ9sHHzIt

— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) March 3, 2025

Manchester United have just been knocked out of the FA Cup which has surely impacted their confidence levels. Their Premier League has been poor this season but they are slowly getting back on the track. The Red Devils have higher chances of ending the match in their favour here but Real Sociedad are no easy team.

Kick-off:

• Location: San Sebastian, Spain
• Stadium: Reale Arena
• Date: Thursday, March 6
• Kick-off: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Sociedad: L-W-W-L-L

Manchester United: W-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Orri Oskarsson (Real Sociedad)

Orri Oskarsson is the top goal scorer for the LaLiga side Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League this season. He has scored four goals in seven matches. But Sociedad have not scored any goals in their last two matches and the pressure will be on the attacking front here. Oskarsson with some linkup plays with his fellow teammates can thrive upfront.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Portuguese midfielder has been a great asset to the Red Devils since his joining. Bruno Fernandes also scored a goal for Man United in their last fixture. Although Manchester United lost the FA Cup tie against Fulham, but Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser gave them the boost and kept them alive till the very last minute. He is very good in leading his team and will continue to do so.

Back in the game 🔥#MUFC || #FACup pic.twitter.com/G2yohwch1g

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 2, 2025

Match Facts

• Real Sociedad have won just one of their previous six Europan encounters against Man United.
• Real Sociedad have never defeated an English side on home soil in Europe,
• The hosts have failed to progress from any of their previous four last 16 ties in major European competitions.

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Manchester United to win @54/19 vbet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 Betway
• Orri Oskarsson to score @27/5 Bet MGM

Injury and Team News

Jon Pacheco, Luca Sucic and a couple of more players will be out of action for Real Sociedad because of the injuries.

Manchester United will be without the services of Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount and four more players as they are injured. While Chido Obi-Martin is ineligible for the competition.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Real Sociedad won: 1

Manchester United won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz; Zubimendi; Kubo, Mendez, Sucic, Barrenetxea; Oskarsson

Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Onana (GK); De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Zirkzee, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match Prediction

Manchester United are the fan favourites here. Ruben Amorim’s men might go on to defeat Real Sociedad in the Europa League Round of 16 first-leg fixture to take the advantage.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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