Barcelona vs Man Utd Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 16/02/2023
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Barcelona vs Man Utd Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 16/02/2023
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Barcelona and Man Utd meet at Camp Nou in the Europa League’s knockout round playoffs on Thursday, February 16th. Two of Europe’s biggest names meet for a mouth-watering first-leg clash in Catalonia. Read our free prediction and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today’s Predictions for Barcelona vs Man Utd
Barcelona have won 15 of their last 16 matches in all competitions ahead of their encounter with Man Utd on Thursday. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
Barcelona to Win
Barcelona have won a stunning 15 of their last 16 fixtures in all competitions ahead of their clash with Man Utd in the first-leg of the teams’ Europa League knockout play-off double-header and Xavi’s purring outfit will back themselves to build a lead to take to Manchester next week. The Red Devils’ record against Spanish teams is dismal and they have been eliminated by a side from La Liga in each of their last five continental campaigns. United have looked tired of late due to fixture pile-up and our first prediction tips Barca to take advantage.
Robert Lewandowski to Score Anytime
Polish hot-shot Robert Lewandowski has scored a blistering 23 times in 27 appearances so far during his maiden campaign with Barcelona and the 34-year-old’s knack for scoring on the biggest occasions makes him one to watch again in the anytime goalscorer markets when Barca host Man Utd on Thursday. Lewa has notched five times in as many runouts in European competitions this term and we’re tipping the lethal finisher to keep up his goal-per-game ratio in midweek.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Barcelona vs Man Utd
Check out our selection of key stats for Wednesday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Last Five – Barcelona
12/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
05/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
01/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
28/01/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
25/01/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
W
Last Five – Man Utd
12/02/23
England Premier League EPL
W
08/02/23
England Premier League EPL
D
04/02/23
England Premier League EPL
W
01/02/23
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
W
28/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
W
Let’s take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Wednesday’s showdown between Barcelona and Man Utd below.
Barcelona odds: 37/50 (1.74) – 57.5%
Draw odds: 31/10 (4.1) – 34.4%
Man Utd odds: 17/5 (4.4) – 22.7%
Man Utd have been priced as underdogs ahead of Thursday’s contest, which makes sense given their poor record against Spanish clubs. The tight 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6% odds attached to over 2.5 goals suggests excitement could be on the menu at Camp Nou, while a 2-1 correct score in favour of Barcelona is one of the smallest prices in that direction at 7/1 (8.0) – 12.5%.
Barcelona vs Man Utd Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Wednesday’s Europa League meeting between Barcelona and Man Utd below.
Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele is out of action with a muscle injury for Barcelona, while Sergio Busquets is considered touch-and-go for Thursday’s first-leg. Frenkie de Jong will be eager to impress the team that chased him all last summer, while youngsters Pedri and Gavi will hope to dazzle in midfield.
Predicted Lineup for Barcelona: ter Stegen – Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde – Pedri, de Jong, Kessie – Raphinha, Gavi, Lewandowski
Man Utd
Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay are all out injured for Man Utd this week, while Anthony Martial and Antony are considered major doubts. Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer are serving bans. Casemiro is free to play even though he is suspended domestically, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka could come in at right back.
Predicted Lineup for Man Utd: De Gea – Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Shaw, Malacia – Casemiro, Fred, Fernandes – Sancho, Rashford, Weghorst
Player to Watch – Frenkie de Jong
Manchester United spent the whole of last summer trying to convince Frenkie de Jong to move to Old Trafford, though in the face of pressure from his own club to leave, the Dutchman was determined to stay at Barcelona. De Jong has played plenty of football this season and he will want to shine against his long-time admirers on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Barcelona vs Man Utd Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which club is favourite to win this week?
The bookmakers have priced Barcelona as their favourites to win on Thursday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:45 BST.
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Barcelona vs Man Utd will be screened live on BT Sport 2 this week.
When was the last Barcelona and Manchester United encounter and how did it end?
These teams last met in April 2019, a match that Barcelona won 3-0 at home.
What are the current positions of these teams in their respective domestic leagues ahead of the Europa League clash?
Barcelona is currently the top team in La Liga 2022/23 after 21 matches. On the other hand, Manchester United is currently ranked 3rd in the English Premier League after 23 matches.
What is the seating capacity of the match venue where Barcelona will host Manchester United for the Europa League clash?
Sportify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain has a seating capacity of 99, 354.
Have these teams played against each other in the previous Europa League competitions?
No, this will be the first ever encounter in the Europa League between Barcelona and Manchester United.
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