Porto vs Man United Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Europa League, October 3, 2024

Porto vs Man United Preview

• Tournament: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, Oct 3
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Estadio Do Dragao, Portugal

Portuguese giants Porto will play host to out-of-form Manchester United in their second game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Estadio Do Dragao. Porto has been in sensational form and have lost just one game in their opening seven fixtures.

Hosts Porto are undergoing a rebuilding phase under new coach Vitor Bruno and have lost 3-2 away against Bodo/Glimt in their Europa League opener. They are yet to transform their domestic form in the European competition as they are unbeaten in their last eight home games stretching back to last season.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have endured a turbulent start to the new campaign and need to turn their fortunes around before the international break. They have won only once away from home and sustained a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hostpur in their most recent fixture. Erik ten Hag’s side are tipped to return back to winning ways on their travels this midweek.

Porto Team News

Porto players Ivan Marcano and Zaidu Sanusi continue their recovery in the infirmary and will be unavailable for this crucial game. They were boosted with the return of Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira last week. Summer signing Otavio has also missed the last three games and remains doubtful for this game.

Man United Team News

As for Man United, they are without the services of key first-team players – Leny Yoro (foot), Luke Shaw (calf), Kobbie Mainoo (muscle), Mason Mount (head), Harry Maguire (knock) and Tyrell Malacia (knee). Bruno Fernandes who was suspended for the next three domestic games will play a leading role in this tie.

Porto vs Man United Predicted Lineups

Porto predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Costa

Defenders: Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura

Midfielders: Gonzalez, Varela, Sousa

Forwards: Pepe, Galeno; Omorodion

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

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot

Midfielders: Eriksen, Ugarte, Fernandes

Forwards: Diallo, Rashford; Hojlund

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only eight times in the past, with Man United winning three and Porto winning only two of those games. The remaining three games ended in a draw.

Last five match results:

Key Players to Watch in Porto vs Man United

Samu Omorodion (Porto)

Summer signing Samu Omorodion made a superb start to the new campaign as the Spaniard has already registered five goals in five games since his move from Atletico Madrid. He signed for Porto in a bargain deal after his move to Chelsea fell through in the final hours and has been phenomenal so far for the Portuguese giants.

Bruno Fernades (Man United)

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes who was sent off in the last game against Spurs was expected to serve a three-match domestic suspension. But the club won their appeal against the midfielder’s red card and the FA have overturned their decision. His return would be greeted with relief by both the manager and the fans.

Porto vs Man United Prediction

The Portuguese giants have won their last four home games across all competitions and have made a solid start to their domestic campaign winning six of their opening seven Primeira Liga matches. Vitor Bruno’s side are coming off a 4-0 victory over Arouca in the Primeira Liga and have only lost to league-leaders Sporting this season. They are one of the favorites in the competition and have a real chance of going all the way in this competition.

As for Man United, they once again had a disastrous start to their domestic campaign and are coming off an embarrassing 3-0 loss on home soil by Tottenham Hotspur. The visitors have failed to score for the third time in their last four domestic outings and also drew their Europa League opener against FC Twente.

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Predicted Score: Porto 2-2 Man United (Watch Live)

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