Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
The Europa League final offers a vital chance for both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United to redeem a disappointing domestic season. Neither side has impressed in the English Premier League, but winning the Europa League would guarantee a place in next season’s Champions League.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur, like Manchester United, reached the Europa League knockout stages after finishing in the top eight of their group. Tottenham Hotspur suffered their only knockout-round defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the round of 16, losing 0:1 in the first leg before recovering with a 3:1 victory in the second leg. Against Eintracht Frankfurt (2:1 on aggregate) and Bodø/Glimt (5:1), the squad moved away from their typical high-pressing tactics. In the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur have conceded 61 goals in 37 matches — only sides in the relegation zone have worse defensive statistics.
Manchester United
Manchester United have also endured a difficult league campaign, currently 16th with 39 points, though they have shown determination when facing stronger opponents. In their clash with Olympique Lyonnais (7:6 on aggregate), the team showed great resolve in the second leg at Old Trafford. They followed that with a dominant performance against Athletic Bilbao (7:1). Manchester United remain unbeaten in this season’s Europa League and are considered deserved favourites.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Prediction
Most recently, Manchester United underlined their quality at San Mamés with a commanding 3:0 victory in the first leg of the semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao. The players delivered a performance that lit up the stadium. Backing the draw no bet option on Manchester United is a sensible approach, given Tottenham Hotspur's lack of experience in high-stakes fixtures.
