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Manchester United vs Villarreal: prediction for the Champions League fixture
On September 29, Manchester United lock horns with Villarreal in the Champions League group stage. Do the visitors have a chance? Our answer is in the prediction below.
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Manchester United
EnglandManchester United signed Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane in the summer, and also welcomed back Cristiano Ronaldo. After six rounds of the English Premier League, Man United have 13 points and are occupying 4th place in the table, losing just one point to Liverpool who are leading the standings. The Red Devils have performed well in attack, scoring more than two goals per game on average.
On the weekend, Man United suffered their first defeat in the Premier League, losing to Aston Villa at home (0:1). This was already the third defeat in the last four matches. Before that, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were knocked out of the League Cup by West Ham (0:1) and got upset by Young Boys in the first round of the Champions League group stage. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first goal in the 13th minute, but Ngamaleu leveled the score in the 66th minute, and Siebatcheu's accurate shot brought victory to the Swiss club.
Maguire, Shaw, Rashford, Diallowill not appear on the pitch today. Wan-Bissaka is suspended after picking up a straight red card in the game against Young Boys.
Villarreal
SpainVillarreal got a direct ticket to the Champions League group stage as the Europa League winners. Back in May, they beat Manchester United in the final. A draw was recorded in full time, but the Spaniards won in the penalty shootout. In the summer, the Yellow Submarine met with Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup match, but that time Villarreal were unlucky in the after-match penalties.
After seven rounds of La Liga, Villarreal are only 11th in the table with 8 points in the asset. They won one game and five matches ended in a draw. In the last round, Unai Emeri's charges drew with Real Madrid (0:0).
Raba, Chukwueze, Moreno, and Foyth were ruled out of this fixture due to injuries. Coquelin is suspended after being shown a red card in the game against Atalanta.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 3 matches of Villarreal, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 games of the hosts.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
The last 5 head-to-head games ended in a draw.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet played in the last 3 head-to-head games.
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The two finalists of last year's Europa League have great attacking potential. However, the sides will mostly rely on their defenses today; we think that a single mistake in defense can decide the outcome of the match.
Our prediction - total under 3 goals
Manchester United are going through a rough patch, and it is reflected in their latest results. Villarreal are unbeaten, but they experience problems with creativity in attack. The last five matches between the two sides ended in a draw, and we think there is a big chance for a tie in the upcoming fixture, too.
Second wager - a draw
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