The Matchday 5 encounter in the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Manchester United (England) and Bodø/Glimt (Norway) will be held on November 28 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Bodø/Glimt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Manchester United vs. Bodø/Glimt
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana – Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelöf – Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte – Amad Diallo, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes – Rasmus Højlund.
Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjørkan, Odin Bjørtuft, Villads Nielsen, Fredrik Sjøvold – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Håkon Evjen – August Mikkelsen, Philip Zinckernagel, Jens Hauge.
Each team's lineup reflects their starting eleven from their previous match in this tournament.
Manchester United
The Red Devils secured their first victory in the Europa League group stage only in the fourth round. Playing at home, they defeated PAOK 2-0. Prior to that, the English side had three consecutive high-scoring draws. Additionally, Manchester United ended a five-match winless streak in this European competition (4 draws and 1 loss), and for the first time in their last six Europa League games, they managed to keep a clean sheet. The team has moved up to 15th place, trailing the top eight by three points.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Manchester United's last 10 Europa League matches.
- No more than three goals were scored in 9 of the last 12 matches of the English side in this tournament.
- The club opened the scoring in 7 of their last 8 games in this European competition.
Bodø/Glimt
The Norwegians lead their opponent by one point and are three places higher in the standings. The team boasts victories over Porto (3-2) and Braga (2-1), as well as a draw with Union (0-0). In the last round, the Scandinavians suffered their first defeat in the main round of the 2024/25 Europa League, losing at home to Qarabag 1-2.
- The Norwegians conceded first in 6 of their last 8 Europa League matches.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 encounters in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the last 9 matches of the Scandinavians in the Europa League.
Manchester United vs. Bodø/Glimt: Match Prediction
Bookmakers expect the Red Devils to handle the Norwegians without much trouble. However, I believe the visitors, if they do lose, will do so by no more than two goals. Despite the hopes in Manchester associated with the arrival of a new head coach, the club's focus remains on the Premier League, where they are currently in 12th place. Meanwhile, Bodø/Glimt could win their domestic league this weekend.
In their last 18 Europa League matches, Manchester United have only twice won by a margin of three or more goals. The Norwegians, in this tournament, have played 17 matches this century, losing heavily only once (0-3 against Arsenal away). Additionally, in their last eight away Europa League matches, the Scandinavians have suffered four defeats, three of which were by a minimal margin.
My prediction – Bodø/Glimt with a handicap (+2)
