Our football betting expert offers up his three best Manchester United vs Real Sociedad betting tips and predictions ahead of their huge Europa League clash this Thursday.
A 1-1 draw in San Sebastian set this Europa League tie on a knife edge, with Real Sociedad visiting Manchester United today, hoping to overcome the odds to eliminate the Red Devils.
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips
- Real Sociedad to win or draw double chance @ 10/11 with bet365
- 1-1 draw @ 11/2 with bet365
- Bruno Fernandes to score or assist @ 6/5 with bet365
Txuri-Urdin can defy the odds in Manchester
A 70th-minute Mikel Oyarzabal penalty clinched a crucial equaliser for Real Sociedad last week in San Sebastian, and the Basque side may defy the odds to get a result at Old Trafford on Thursday.
The Red Devils followed that game with an admirable point against Arsenal on Sunday, but Ruben Amorim’s side have won just one of their last six games in all competitions and their record at Old Trafford leaves a lot to be desired.
They have won four of their last 11 competitive games in front of their own fans, and the pain of Real Sociedad’s four-match winless streak is eased by the fact that two of these results came against Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Prior to this unfortunate streak, Txuri-Urdin had lost just one of their previous six games and they have a solid record against Manchester United, losing just two of their seven meetings with the Premier League giants.
- Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Bet 1: Real Sociedad to win or draw double chance @ 10/11 with bet365
Score draw backed at Old Trafford
While Real Sociedad look good value to avoid defeat on Thursday, a win may be beyond them and a foray beyond the regulation 90 minutes could be on the cards.
Manchester United have been level at full-time in four of their last five matches and their last three games have all ended 1-1, and previous meetings between these sides also point towards a low-scoring affair.
Three of their seven encounters have ended level and the only clash to have seen either side score more than once was Manchester United’s 4-0 win in San Sebastian in 2021.
The Red Devils have drawn on 14 occasions this season and eight of those have been 1-1 affairs, so that looks a solid bet at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Bet 2: 1-1 draw @ 11/2 with bet365
Captain Fernandes to star
Bruno Fernandes is not without his critics, but the Portuguese playmaker has been the one beacon of hope in an otherwise gloomy few years at Old Trafford, and this season is no exception.
His well-struck free-kick earned Manchester United a point against Arsenal on Sunday, marking his 12th competitive goal of the season. He has a further 13 assists to his name on top of his goals tally, and he has excelled in recent weeks.
Fernandes’ strike against Arsenal means he has registered a goal contribution in five of his last seven appearances in all competitions, and he could provide again here.
- Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Bet 3: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist @ 6/5 with bet365
