| Manchester United wins | Draw | Athletic Bilbao wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.995 | 3.54 | 3.68 |
| Manchester United | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, May 1 2025, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: San Mames Barria, Bilbao, Spain
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Athletic Club vs Manchester United | Thursday, May 1 2025, 3 PM EDT |
| Athletic Club odds | +102 |
| Manchester United odds | +290 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Over 2 | -167 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Preview and Team News
Athletic Club Team News
Athletic Club take on Manchester United in perhaps the most important game of the season for both teams, the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal on Thursday.
For Athletic Club Bilbao, winning at home will be crucial as it will give them a big advantage while travelling to Manchester for the second leg next week. Luckily for them, they have just one injury in their ranks – Oihan Sancet – while everyone else is fit and available.
However, Sancet is a huge loss for the home team since he has been their leading goalscorer this season in La Liga (15 goals), and it remains to be seen how they manage without him in this match against United.
🇪🇸😮💨 Oihan Sancet vs La Liga Midfielders, per 90
— Most goals + assists (0.94)
— Most NPG+A (0.77)
— Most goals (0.88)
— Most NPG (0.71)
— Most xG (0.48)
— Most headed goals (0.18)
— Most shots on target (1.23)
— Most xG per 100 touches (1.99)
— Most goals per 100 touches (3.64)… pic.twitter.com/3BAQTruK6r— DataMB (@DataMB_) April 17, 2025
Having been unbeaten in their last four matches, out of which three were victories, Bilbao will carry some form into this game while their recent 1-0 win over Las Palmas will give them a lot of momentum. That win also cemented them in the fourth spot of La Liga currently.
Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Lekue; De Galarreta, Jauregizar; Djalo, Berenguer, Unai Gomez; I. Williams.
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United, who drew 1-1 against Bournemouth in their last Premier League encounter on Sunday, will feel a tad underconfident for their upcoming match against Bilbao.
Unfortunately, their head coach, Ruben Amorim, will have to make do without the presence of Amad Diallo, Ayden Heaven, Toby Collyer, Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez in this game since they are all sidelined with injuries. Meanwhile, central defender Matthijs de Ligt is a doubtful starter owing to a foot injury.
90 minutes in the tank for Luke 🔋#MUFC || #BOUMUN pic.twitter.com/S5dVdlMmgq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 27, 2025
All these injuries will render Manchester United close to being useless in this game since they will have to select players who do not have a lot of experience in top-flight European football, save for captain Bruno Fernandes.
A lot of responsibility lies upon the Portuguese attacking midfielder’s shoulders as he will have to be on the forefront while taking chances in the attacking third. Sadly, United have won just one game in their last five outings.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Athletic Club (3-4-2-1): Onana; Shaw, Yoro, Maguire; Dorgu, Casemiro, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Garnacho; Højlund.
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Prediction
- Pick: Athletic Club to win or draw
- Odds: -400 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Athletic Club 2-2 Manchester United
Athletic Club Bilbao are expected to either win or draw in this game against United. Playing at home, they have a slight upper hand over their opponents even though both teams are equally well-balanced.
United may be a tad undercooked given the spate of injuries they have had to deal with, and this is something that Bilbao may expose.
The home team’s attackers are known for their shape-shifting play in the final third, and United’s incoherent defence will be at odds and ends trying to come to grips with it.
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over 2 goals
- Odds: -167 (20Bet)
We expect to see a total of over two goals being scored from either side in this match. Bilbao are known for their cross-field runs whenever they have possession, while for United, Fernandes, Rasmus Højlund and Alejandro Garnacho have shown time and again how they can be useful in the final third.
However, the visiting side are known to play clueless passes in the centre of the park, which is where they lose the ball most often, and this is something Bilbao can pick up on. United have seen a total of over two goals in three out of their last five matches and may have something to say here as well.
Athletic Club vs Manchester United Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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- DAZN (Canada)
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