Man Utd vs Barcelona Prediction in Europa League 24/2
Marcus Rashford is the biggest hope for Man Utd in their upcoming second-leg play-off match against Barcelona in the Europa League.
Man Utd fans have reasons to be disappointed that they couldn’t secure a win in the first leg at Nou Camp, where Erik ten Hag’s men played well and made Barcelona work hard for a draw. The performance from a week ago gives the Red Devils confidence as they host their opponents in the second leg.
The form of Marcus Rashford could be a crucial factor that impacts Man Utd’s chances of winning. No player returning from the 2022 World Cup, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, has impressed as much as the English forward. Rashford has scored 16 goals in his last 17 games for Man Utd. In this impressive run, the number 10 for the Red Devils failed to score in only four matches. Rashford has become an irreplaceable element in Erik ten Hag’s squad at the moment.
What’s important for Man Utd is that they don’t only have Marcus Rashford in top form. Bruno Fernandes has been a standout performer since Cristiano Ronaldo left. The influence of the Portuguese midfielder in Man Utd’s play has been restored. Bruno Fernandes has scored and assisted a total of 8 goals in his last 9 Premier League games.
On the other hand, Barcelona has a slight disadvantage as they failed to win at home and have to play as visitors at Old Trafford in the second leg. The La Liga leaders played well in the first leg but still made mistakes that their opponents capitalized on.
This has been the overall image of Barcelona this season – they have a good long-term form and are able to secure points against weaker opponents. However, they haven’t been able to instill confidence in their fans in European competitions and against strong opponents.
It’s highly possible that Barcelona will play attacking football against Man Utd, but that doesn’t necessarily guarantee an advantage for the visitors. Under Erik ten Hag, Man Utd has shown impressive counter-attacking abilities, and with Rashford’s good form, high-speed counterattacks will be a way for the home team to punish their opponents.
Expected lineups for Man Utd vs. Barcelona:
- Man Utd: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Sabitzer; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Weghorst
- Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Alonso, Alba; De Jong, Busquets, Kessie; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Fati
Prediction: Man Utd 1-0 Barcelona.
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