SportyBet: Manchester United vs Saint-Etienne [Europa League]

Manchester United welcome Saint-Etienne to Old Trafford in the first leg of the round of 32 on Thursday, in Europa League.

Manchester United welcome Saint-Etienne to Old Trafford in the first leg of the round of 32 on Thursday, in Europa League.

Jose Mourinho's side go into the clash on a good run of form, having won three of their last four games - while losing only once in 22 games across all competitions.

 

United are currently sixth in the Premier League after thrashing reigning Premier League champions Leicester 3-0 before grabbing a 2-0 victory over Watford on Saturday.

The Red Devils are unbeaten in all competitions since a 2-1 loss to Fenerbahce in the Europa League's group stages and will want to continue with the good form by going with a comfortable win at Old Trafford.

United who have won 3 matches at home out of 4 in Europa League, and are favourites with SportyBet at (1.30) to see Saint-Etienne off. 

St-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier described Manchester United as 'the biggest club in the world' ahead of his team's trip to Old Trafford, even though he described the two-legged clash as the ‘two least important matches of February.

The French club has struggled in all competitions over the last few weeks, winning two and losing two of their last four encounters. Like Manchester United, they are in the top six of their league - occupying fifth place in Ligue 1.

 

Saint-Etienne have never won in England, while United are unbeaten against French opposition when playing at home. With their poor form in England most especially, it’s set to be another struggle and St-Etienne are quoted by SportyBet as underdogs at (11.38).

A draw is available at odds of (5.22).

Manchester United are unbeaten in sixteen games in the Premier League, in their last 18 games at Old Trafford. A win or draw at (1.05) swing in their favour.

Since their return to the Europa League in the 2013/2014 season, The Greens have played 15 away matches in Europe's second tier competition and have lost in 5 matches but none more than at least one goal margin.

St-Etienne are now unbeaten in 10 Europa League games while they have won 4 of their last 5 away games in the Europa League ahead of this first leg. The French side have also won 4 of their last 6 games overall.

The Greens have scored 30 goals in the French league this season and 11 goals in 10 matches in Europa League, with 9 of those coming from away matches. St-Etienne look good to score the opening goal at (4.43).

Manchester United have failed to score in the first 30 minutes in their matches so far in the Europa League, scoring 3 goals each in 30-45 minutes, 45-60 minutes, 60-75 minutes and 75-90 minutes. Mourinho's men are (2.19) to score more goals in the second half in this tie. The away team have scored most of their goals (four) in the 60-75' of play in Europa League, scoring less in other minutes in the same competition. 

Both teams are tipped to score in the second half at odds of (4.32) by SportyBet

Zlatan Ibrahimovic likes playing against the Ligue 1 side. He has been in superb form against them, scoring 14 goals in 13 matches while with PSG.

He is tipped by SportyBet to increase his tally to 15 goals against them tonight, at odds of (1.70). Les Verts look set to head into the game without striker Robert Beric. They still have Nolan Roux and Alexander Toft who could score anytime in the match at odds of (5.10) and (5.25) respectively.

Jose Mourinho announced earlier today that here will be no Rooney for Manchester United in their Europa League tie tonight, so Marcus Rashford is likely to get the nod to play and is tipped to score anytime tonight at odds of (2.05)

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