Manchester United hosts Real Sociedad after a 1-1 draw in Spain. Can Bruno Fernandes and the Red Devils save their dreadful season with European glory, or will Imanol Alguacil's Real Sociedad take the honors?
Here is my Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad prediction and Europa League odds for today's match.
Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad Prediction, Pick, Europa League Odds
| Real Sociedad Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -104 | 2.5 120o / -150u | +333 |
| Man U Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -108 | 2.5 120o / -150u | -111 |
- Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad moneyline odds: Real Sociedad +333, Manchester United -111
- Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad over/under: 2.5 Goals (+120 Over , -150 Under )
- Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad pick: Manchester United to Win
I am backing Manchester United to Win in the Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad match.
Manchester United Prediction
"Nothing can save our season," head coach Ruben Amorim said when asked if success in the Europa League — and the UEFA Champions League spot it grants — was his team's last chance to avoid an utterly bitter 2024-'25. Granted, he meant it as a message to fire up his players, claiming Manchester United has to compete on all fronts, but there was an eery resignation to his choice of words.
The Red Devils held a limping to a Arsenal 1-1 draw at Old Trafford over the weekend, but still sit 14th in the Premier League, a dismal 15 points off from fourth-placed Chelsea. Call it salvation or motivation, but the Europa League trophy is the only chance they've got to compete in Europe again next season.
Still, UEFA's second-tier cup suits Manchester United fairly well. The Red Devils haven't failed to reach the quarterfinal in the past four times they've competed. Amorim’s side is still unbeaten in this season's tournament, with five wins and four draws. In fact, United are undefeated in their past 27 Europa League games at Old Trafford, with their last loss coming in September 2022 against Real Sociedad.
Injuries are still a big problem, however. Lisandro Martinez (knee), Amad Diallo (ankle), Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Luke Shaw (hamstring), Mason Mount (hamstring), Jonny Evans (muscle), Altay Bayindir (unspecified), Tom Heaton (unspecified) and Chido Obi-Martin (ineligible) are all out of contention. Youngster Leny Yoro (foot), Harry Maguire (knock) and Manuel Ugarte (knock) are doubtful.
Real Sociedad Prediction
Alarms aren't ringing as loud in San Sebastián as they are at Old Trafford, but I'm sure Alguacil wouldn't mind "saving" his season with Europe League glory.
La Real had to go through the playoffs after finishing 13th in the league phase. They battered Danish side FC Midtjylland 7-3 on aggregate to progress.
