Man United and Tottenham will face off in Bilbao on Wednesday for the Europa League crown. Both sides aim to end their underwhelming domestic seasons with silverware and a place in the Champions League. This all-English final promises high drama and intensity, with everything on the line. Who will emerge victorious? Our Tottenham vs Man United predictions guide previews this game.
This match carries dual importance for both sides: it offers their only path to next season’s Champions League and a shot at securing a European trophy. Which team will rise to the occasion?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Europa League season 2024-25, Final |
| ⚽️ Venue: | San Mames Stadium, Bilbao, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 21 May 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Wednesday |
Betting options for Europa League have Spurs as slight underdogs with odds of 2.70 (5/3) to win their first European trophy since 1984. Reuben Amorim’s team has odds of 2.50 (3/2) to win this game. Tottenham vs Man United odds for a draw are priced at 3.40 (12/5).
Tottenham remain unbeaten against the Red Devils in their last five encounters, claiming four victories with a draw.
Tottenham enter the Europa League final on the back of two straight 2–0 league defeats to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. Both losses came with a rotated squad. However, their performance against Villa showed signs of progress. Despite sitting 17th in the Premier League with 21 defeats and just 38 points, Spurs have excelled in Europe. They cruised through the group stage and remained unbeaten at home throughout the knockout rounds. Postecoglou’s side secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 5–1 aggregate win over Bodo Glimt.
This final marks Tottenham’s first appearance in a European decider since 2019, when they fell to Liverpool in the Champions League. Now, they’re aiming to lift their first continental trophy since 1984. Confidence is growing, especially with three wins already over Manchester United this season—two in the league and one in the League Cup. That strong head-to-head record could offer a psychological edge going into the final.
Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dane Scarlett, and Lucas Bergvall are all unavailable for this game.
Manchester United sits just one point and one position above Spurs in the Premier League table. They’ve also suffered back-to-back league defeats—a 2–0 loss to West Ham and a 1–0 defeat to Chelsea last Friday. That result marked their 18th league loss, their worst record since the 1973–74 campaign. That same season, they were relegated from the English top flight. While their domestic form has been poor, United has shown far greater control in their European matches.
Under Amorim, the team remains unbeaten in the Europa League and is the only side in European competition this season yet to lose. Their dominant 7–1 aggregate win over Athletic Club in the semi-finals booked their place in Bilbao and crushed the hosts’ hopes of lifting the trophy at home in San Mamés. United last won this tournament in 2017, but memories of their painful loss in the 2021 final still linger. Most predictions for the Europa League Final 2025 expect them to clinch the title.
Leny Yoro picked up a foot injury during the recent loss to West Ham and will miss the final. He now joins Manchester United’s growing list of long-term absentees, which includes Zirkzee, Martinez, and Dalot.
Here are our Tottenham vs Man United betting predictions:
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Manchester United head into the final with a clear edge, backed by their strong European history. They have a proven track record on the biggest stages with three Champions League titles and one Europa League crown. United remain unbeaten in European competition this season, recording eight wins and five draws. In comparison, Tottenham have lost twice in 12 matches and have struggled to match United’s level of consistency and control.
United’s route to the final featured wins over clubs from Europe’s top leagues, including a commanding 3–0 victory against Athletic Club at San Mamés—the same venue that will host the final. Experience, form, and familiarity with the stadium give United the edge.
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Both sides boast the tournament’s top attacking records heading into this highly anticipated final. Manchester United scored 19 goals across six knockout games, with five of them seeing both teams score. Tottenham netted ten in the same period, with both teams scoring in three of those matches. Notably, three of their last six head-to-head clashes also produced goals at both ends. We expect both teams to find the net on Wednesday with the title on the line. This bet selection comes with UEL Final 2024-25 odds of 1.75 (3/4) on most football bookies.
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Despite an underwhelming campaign for Man United, Bruno Fernandes has shone with vital attacking contributions. He is the team’s top scorer in the league with eight goals and nine assists. He’s the joint top scorer in this tournament with seven goals and four assists. This includes a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the quarter-final. The Portuguese ace has scored or assisted in all his previous five Europa League matches, and he’s primed to score or assist in this match.
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Man United’s dominant attacking display in the knockouts and superior European pedigree make them a favourite to win this match. Use our Tottenham vs Man United betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
