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Man Utd vs Twente Prediction: Red Devils begin Europa League campaign

Man Utd's European campaign commences on Tuesday with a fixture against Dutch side FC Twente

 
1:48pm on Monday 23rd September 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Manchester United begin their Europa League campaign with a winnable home match against FC Twente on Wednesday.

The Red Devils reached the final of the tournament in 2021 when they lost to Villarreal on penalties and qualified for the 2024/25 edition of the competition after winning the FA Cup at the end of last season.

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Man Utd Recent Form

United have had a disappointing campaign so far as they currently sit 11th in the Premier League with seven points taken from five matches.

They've won two games against Fulham and Southampton, lost against Brighton and Liverpool and drawn versus Palace.

Last midweek they put seven past Barnsley in the League Cup.

Man Utd Injury News

The sight of Rasmus Hojlund returning from injury at the weekend was a welcome one for United fans as he is in line to feature again here, though it may be from the bench as Erik ten Hag will ease him back to full fitness.

The Dutchman has had to deal with a long injury list at the start of the season and Victor Lindelöf, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro remain absent.

Last Man Utd Lineup

Here's how Man Utd lined up against Crystal Palace.

Twente Recent Form

From their opening six Eredivisie matches, Twente have won three, drawn two and lost won. They have won two in a row versus Heerenveen and Almere.

They reached the Europa League after failing to qualify for the Champions League, losing to RB Salzburg over two legs.

Twente Injury News

Michael Sadilek hasn't played a game of football since June and is yet to feature for Twente this season, while Younes Taha won't play until 2025 after suffering a broken leg.

Last Twente Lineup

Here's how Twente lined up against Almere.

Man Utd - Player To Watch

Man Utd may have failed to win at the weekend but Bruno Fernandes had a good match and was unlucky not to score with a bouncing strike that hit the crossbar. United can't really afford to rest him at the moment, but at the same time, he is going to have to contribute more goals and assists.

30 yrs - AM, S (C) - Man Utd
95 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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439
Played matches
5
0
1
Shots P90
3.49
Shots On target P90
0.62
Successful passing %
80%
Final third passes P90
24.19

Twente - Player To Watch

Attacking midfielder Sem Stejin has been Twente's best player this season and already has six goals in five appearances in the Eredivisie, including two at the weekend versus Almere.

22 yrs - AM, M (C) - Twente
71 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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412
Played matches
5
6
1
Shots P90
4.12
Shots On target P90
1.97
Successful passing %
76%
Final third passes P90
13.80

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Man Utd vs Twente - Prediction

Twente are on a good run at the moment and scored five goals at the weekend, so they'll fancy themselves to at least find the back of the net at Old Trafford. However, Man Utd do have enough to emerge from this one as winners, even if changes are made.

Scoreline prediction - Man Utd 3-2 Twente

Man Utd vs Twente - Betting Tips

Man Utd to Win and Both Teams to Score

- Last midweek, Man Utd scored seven at home to Barnsley

- Twente scored five in a win against Almere at the weekend

- United have scored 10 goals in their last three games

- Twente have scored eight goals in their last three games

Recent Ratings

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77
Man Utd
VS
62
Twente
  Average Match Rating  
7.2
  Home  
7.0
6.7
  Away  
7.0
6.9
  Total  
7.0

Match statistics

Man Utd
Statistics
Twente
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
9
11
Draws
5
4
Losses
6
5
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
40
43
Goals Per Game
2.00
2.15
More > 2.5 Goals
13
14
More > 3 Goals
9
5
Scored First in a Match
11
15
Scored Both Halves
8
8
Won More > 1 Goal
4
6
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
32
24
Did Not Score
4
1
Both Teams Scored
12
14
Kept Clean Sheet
5
5
Won Without Conceding
4
5
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
696
670
Possession
53
55
Passes
507
479
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
16
16
Shots on Target
6.05
5.90
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.14
Crosses
13
22
Offsides
2.40
1.95
Penalties
0.15
0.15
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.25
0.25
Tackles Won
13
9.88
Clearances
19
15
Interceptions
10
8.10
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
12
14
Total Shots Conceded
16
8.95
Shots on Target Conceded
5.42
3.25
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.09
0.15
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
11
9.60
Yellow Cards
1.75
1.25
Red Cards
0.00
0.00