Manchester United vs Club Brugge Prediction Betting Tips & Prediction
Manchester United vs Club Brugge Prediction
This tie is anyone’s for the taking as Club Brugge and Manchester United shared a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Who is likely to come out on top at Old Trafford? Let’s take a look at what the stats say.
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The first leg between these two sides was an unremarkable affair. United were extremely sloppy at times, though certainly deserved at least a draw.
The draw extended United’s unbeaten run in all competitions to five games. Their form has been somewhat topsy-turvy this season, but the 1-1 draw means United have lost just twice in their last nine games in all comps.
Brugge have been in fantastic form all season. Top of their domestic league, Brugge haven’t lost a game (excluding mid-season friendlies) since their defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League in December.
That defeat is their only loss in 21 competitive fixtures. Brugge are no pushovers, which makes the second leg an interesting one to call.
Man United v Club Brugge Recent Meetings
The game on Thursday was the third time these two sides had met in recent years. The previous two fixtures took place in 2015, as the teams faced each other at the Champions League qualifying stage.
United were far superior than their opposition across both of those ties, winning 3-1 at Old Trafford and 4-0 away.
Man United v Club Brugge Stats & Analysis
Whilst Brugge have been in excellent form this season, their defensive records in the First Division A and in Europe are completely different. The top flight leaders have conceded just 12 goals in the league so far, but they have only kept one clean sheet in their last 10 Europa League matches.
Emmanuel Dennis’ opener was the first time any player had scored against United in over 400 minutes of football. United last conceded a goal in their defeat to Burnley in the Premier League in January.
In their domestic league, Club Brugge have a goalscoring record of just over two a game. United have struggled in front of goal in general, scoring just 38 in their 26 Premier League matches.
Man United v Club Brugge Bets
United are huge favourites to win the second leg and progress to the last 16 of the Europa League. Odds of 1.44 are available on the United win, with Brugge out at 8.50. You can get odds of around 4.0 for the draw.
A 1-1 draw is a dangerous scoreline, but it’s unlikely they’ll be many goals in this one. Under 2.5 goals in the game is priced at 1.72.
Whilst United are huge favourites to win the tie, there is no value at that price. This game should be a tight affair, and could be decided by extra time or penalties. For the game to be decided in extra time, expect odds of around 13.0.
