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Manchester United vs PAOK: Europa League Prediction and Preview

Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in charge of Manchester United for the moment and will fancy himself to guide the club to a win against PAOK

 
7:30am on Thursday 7th November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Man Utd are strong favourites at home to PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

Caretaker boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has enjoyed two positive results since taking over temporarily following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, and with Ruben Amorim waiting patiently to take over, the Dutchman will fancy his charges to claim an easy three points in Europe this week before he relinquishes the reins at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd Recent Form

Since Ten Hag left, Van Nistelrooy has taken charge of two matches - the 5-2 demolition of Leicester in the League Cup and this past weekend's 1-1 home draw with Chelsea.

Prior to that for United, they lost 2-1 against West Ham in the league and it was that result that cost Ten Hag his job.

In the Europa League, the Red Devils have drawn three in a row versus Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce.

Man Utd Injury News

Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Antony and Leny Yoro are all still injured, though Mason Mount has returned to full training, even if this match may come too soon for him to feature.

Christian Eriksen has missed the last two games and remains a doubt.

Last Man Utd Lineup

Here's how Man Utd lined up against Chelsea.

PAOK Recent Form

PAOK have collected just one point from their Europa League campaign so far thanks to a 2-2 draw against Viktoria Plzen last time out, with losses against Galatasaray and FCSB preceding that.

In the Greek Super League, they are second in the table and beat Lamia 2-1 at the weekend.

PAOK Injury News

The biggest injury concern for PAOK is former Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko who will miss out.

Dejan Lovren, Mbwana Samatta and Vierinha have not been included in the Europa League squad.

Former Man Utd youngster Shola Shoretire could feature.

Last PAOK Lineup

Here's how PAOK lined up against Lamia.

Man Utd - Player To Watch

Bruno Fernandes will return for United following his Europa League suspension, and he is already enjoying life without Ten Hag with three goals in his last two games, having previously failed to score this season.

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Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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Played matches
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Shots P90
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Shots On target P90
0.64
Successful passing %
81%
Final third passes P90
21.96

PAOK - Player To Watch

Stefan Schwab is PAOK's leading goalscorer this campaign with four in 10 games in the league.

Man Utd vs PAOK - Prediction

PAOK have been extremely poor in the Europa League so far, and although United haven't been impressive either, the Red Devils have more than enough the blow the visitors away at Old Trafford, especially with the Ten Hag cloud now lifted.

Scoreline prediction - Man Utd 3-0 PAOK

Galatasaray vs Tottenham - Betting Tips

Man Utd to Win to Nil

Match statistics

Man Utd
Statistics
PAOK
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
8
11
Draws
6
4
Losses
6
5
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
34
38
Goals Per Game
1.70
1.90
More > 2.5 Goals
11
12
More > 3 Goals
4
8
Scored First in a Match
12
12
Scored Both Halves
5
6
Won More > 1 Goal
4
6
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
24
23
Did Not Score
5
3
Both Teams Scored
11
11
Kept Clean Sheet
6
7
Won Without Conceding
4
6
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
673
-
Possession
52
-
Passes
487
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
16
9.14
Shots on Target
5.75
4.14
Goals out of Shots
0.10
0.61
Crosses
16
-
Offsides
2.29
3.33
Penalties
0.10
0.20
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.30
0.35
Tackles Won
13
-
Clearances
18
-
Interceptions
10
-
Own Goals
0.00
0.05
Aerials Won
12
-
Total Shots Conceded
12
11
Shots on Target Conceded
4.21
4.75
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.09
0.37
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
11
9.00
Yellow Cards
2.20
1.85
Red Cards
0.05
0.05