Group Stage – Man Utd vs Villarreal Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Man Utd vs Villarreal taking place? Man Utd vs Villarreal will take place on Wednesday 29th September, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Man Utd vs Villarreal taking place? Man Utd vs Villarreal will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester
Where can I get tickets for Man Utd vs Villarreal? Ticket information for Man Utd vs Villarreal can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Villarreal on in the UK? Man Utd vs Villarreal will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Man Utd vs Villarreal in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Man Utd vs Villarreal live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Alex Telles; Pogba, McTominay; Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
UNAVAILABLE: Wan-Bissaka (Suspended), Rashford (Injured), Diallo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Shaw (Injured), Maguire (Injured)
VILLARREAL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Alberto Moreno; Trigueros, Capoue, Parejo; Pino, Alcacer, Danjuma
UNAVAILABLE: Gerard Moreno (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Raba (Injured), Chukwueze (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Following the shock defeat to Young Boys in their Champions League opener, Man Utd need a positive result here to quell the tide of negativity that has been coming their way recently, especially since their weekend defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League. There is also the added element of revenge here as they face a Villarreal side who toppled them in the Europa League final last season. The visitors must make do without key striker Gerard Moreno here though, which will diminish their attacking threat, and with Man Utd still not truly clicking in the attacking areas of the pitch, despite the considerable talent at their disposal, this is one where backing against both teams scoring could be worthwhile.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE
