Ruben Amorim is set to lead United to the Europa League finals as his side holds a healthy lead ahead of the second leg. Bilbao face an uphill task at Old Trafford in a bid for qualification. Our Man United vs Athletic predictions are now out with exciting offers.
Old Trafford will host the second leg of the UEL semi-finals between Man United and Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Europa League season 2024-25, Semifinals (2nd leg) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 8 May 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Thursday |
Betting companies for football matches have released the Man United vs Athletic odds, and the Red Devils are favorites at 2.05 (21/20). Bilbao’s odds of a win are valued at 3.40 (12/5), while a draw is worth 3.75 (11/4).
The Spanish opposition have been very tricky for Man United, but they got all their angles right last time in the 3-0 win over Bilbao. It was their first ever win in four matches against the Basque side.
Manchester United have a shot at playing in the Champions League if they win the Europa League. Ruben Amorim is prioritizing this competition, and they are unbeaten in the seven Europa League matches. The Red Devils survived a scare against Lyon, scoring two late goals to advance to the semifinals. After beating Bilbao 3-0 in Spain, Man United are big favorites to reach the final at San Mames.
Joshua Zirkzee and Lisandro Martinez are long-term absentees and will not feature in the team on Thursday. Matthijs de Ligt and Diogo Dalot could return for the second leg, but it’s unlikely they will be rushed back.
Athletic have a unique opportunity to play the UEL final at home, but they need to overturn a three-goal deficit. Ernesto Valverde would be worried about his team’s chances here as they have gone four consecutive away games without a win. Bilbao eliminated Rangers in the quarterfinals, but they needed to win at home after a disappointing draw against 10-men in Scotland.
Oihan Sancet was a big miss for Bilbao in the first leg, and he is still ruled out for this game, while Daniel Vivian is serving a suspension after his red card last week.
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At this stage of the season, a top-four finish is impossible for the Red Devils, and they have made the Europa League a priority. Man United is the only unbeaten team in European international games, and they have scored 15 goals in their last five UEL games.
Bilbao’s season is almost over as they head to Old Trafford. The Basque team have not won in four away matches, and they lost 1-0 last time at the Bernabeu. United are playing better, and they can put the visitors to the sword again. A home win offers good betting options for UEL knockouts in this tie.
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Athletic Club has been poor in front of the goal, but even more terrible away from home. The Lions have scored just one goal in their last five away games, firing blanks in four matches. Man Utd are very relaxed ahead of this game, and they will focus on keeping Bilbao out for most part of the game. With the visitors struggling, backing the Red Devils to not concede more than once is of great value in Man United vs Athletic betting predictions.
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Bruno Fernandes has been the best player for the Red Devils in the last decade and will be vital again as he was in the first leg. The Portuguese midfielder is the joint top scorer in the Europa League with seven goals in 12 matches this term. Bruno Fernandes bagged a brace in the 3-0 win over Bilbao, and he was also on target in the comeback vs Lyon. At 3.00 (2/1), he’s a worthy option for a goal scorer bet on Man United vs Athletic betting tips.
The first leg between these two giants lived up to expectations, and we are back with the Man United vs Athletic betting picks. You can make extra cash from this match by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
