Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
A less-than-promising start for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United means the Portuguese manager needs to get the most out of his squad against Bodø/Glimt. The match against the Norwegian side will be his debut at Old Trafford, so he'll undoubtedly instill a strong sense of motivation in each player.
Manchester United
Manchester United started energetically against Ipswich Town (1:1) with Marcus Rashford scoring in the second minute, but they squandered the lead by halftime. Against Ipswich Town, they registered 0.90 xG and took 11 shots. In the Europa League, they are close to breaking into the top 8—their last match against PAOK (2:0) secured an easy win, thanks to Amad Diallo's brace.
Bodø/Glimt
Over four rounds of the group stage, Bodø/Glimt have collected more points than Manchester United (7 vs 6); however, the Scandinavians had a noticeably easier schedule. Despite this, their home match against Qarabağ (1:2) was a failure, as they conceded twice from 0.74 xGA and allowed six shots on target. Bodø/Glimt struggle against teams that counter-attack well—their backline cannot withstand pressure when they push forward in attack.
Manchester United vs Bodø/Glimt Prediction
We are confident of Manchester United's success at Old Trafford. The Norwegians have achieved only one victory in the past month, and missing three key players from their starting lineup will make it difficult for them to compete against a top-tier opponent.