Manchester United vs Athletic Club Prediction, Lineups & Odds

By Peter Morris, Senior Football Analyst | Published: 13 days ago | Last Updated: May 9, 02:00 | 4 min read

Manchester United FC

Football UEFA Europa League Old Trafford Fri 9 May 03:00

Athletic Club Bilbao

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Don’t Rule Out the BTTS No Betting Option

Manchester United and Athletic Club battle it out in the second leg of this Europa League semi-final tie at Old Trafford, with United winning the first leg 3-0.

We’re not expecting United and Athletic to find the net in this fixture. The betting prediction is therefore No on the Both Teams to Score market and this is priced at 1.95.

Match Preview & H2H

Manchester United had five shots on target and 53% of possession when losing 4-3 away to Brentford in their last game. This was a Premier League encounter at Gtech Community Stadium, with Mason Mount, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo scoring the United goals.

Athletic Club drew 0-0 away with Real Sociedad in their previous match, with Los Leones being restricted to one shot on target and 41% of possession in the La Liga game at Reale Arena.

United won the first leg 3-0 away in a clash where Athletic had Daniel Vivian sent off in the 35th minute. United boasted 69% possession and won the shots on target 7-2, with Bruno Fernandes (2) and Casemiro on the scoresheet.

Manchester United – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. United have had 51.9% possession, 454.4 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts, while being awarded 5.5 corners.

Top goalscorers are Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes on 3 goals, while Rasmus Hoejlund has bagged 2. Bruno Fernandes is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Andre Onana managing 2 clean sheets.

Athletic Club – Last 10 League Games

Athletic have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 47.5% possession, 3.7 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while the Basque Country side have conceded 0.5 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

Nico Williams has scored 4 goals, followed by Oihan Sancet on 3 and Inaki Williams with 2. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Yuri Berchiche are top assists providers with 2, while Unai Simon has recorded 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Manchester United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andre Onana (GK), Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hoejlund.

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Yeray Alvarez, Unai Nunez, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Alvaro Djalo, Alex Berenguer, Unai Gomez, Maroan Sannadi.

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Expert Europa League Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Manchester United vs Athletic Club stats:

  • 9 of the last 10 Athletic away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 5 Athletic matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • Athletic have kept 7 clean sheets in their past 10 away matches
  • Athletic have failed to score in 6 of their last 10 away matches

Manchester United vs Athletic Club Prediction

The 1.95 about the No selection on the Both Teams to Score market is our Europa League prediction. This means we need at least one of the teams to draw a blank during the ninety minutes.

There are some cracking options along similar lines, with Under 2.5 Goals and Under 1.5 Goals giving you some routes into a low-scoring affair.

Our Pick

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Manchester United vs Athletic Club Odds

For this Europa League match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Manchester United are the 1.90 favourite to win and that means a 53% chance of winning. Athletic Club are the outsiders at 3.60 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.80 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Europa League matches and you can back Manchester United at 1.44 and Athletic Club at 2.63.

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Head to Head

Team Stats

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Manchester United logo Manchester United Betting Stats

Athletic Club logo Athletic Club Betting Stats

Full time Result

  • 8 wins, 6 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 8 wins, 4 defeats and 8 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Manchester United

Athletic Club

Goals / match
2.4 0.6
Conceded / match
2 0.8
Total / match
4.4 1.4

Corners

Corners

Manchester United

Athletic Club

For / match
6.8 3.4
Against / match
4.2 6.4
Total / match
11 9.8

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Manchester United vs Athletic Club team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Europa League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Manchester United vs Athletic Club Lineups

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

24 Andre Onana
2 V. Nilsson Lindeloef 5 Harry Maguire 15 Leny Yoro 3 Noussair Mazraoui
18 Casemiro 25 Manuel Ugarte 13 Patrick Dorgu 17 Alejandro Garnacho
8 Bruno Fernandes 9 Rasmus Hoejlund
13 Julen Agirrezabala
2 Andoni Gorosabel 5 Yeray Alvarez 14 Unai Nunez 17 Yuri Berchiche
16 I. Ruiz de 23 Mikel Jauregizar
11 Alvaro Djalo 7 Alex Berenguer 20 Unai Gomez
21 Maroan Sannadi

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Manchester United Substitutes

  • 1Altay Bayindir
  • 7Mason Mount
  • 14Christian Eriksen
  • 16Amad Diallo
  • 22Tom Heaton
  • 23Luke Shaw
  • 37Kobbie Mainoo
  • 41Harry Amass
  • 55Tyler Fredricson
  • 80Jaydan Kamason
  • 85Bendito Mantato

Athletic Club Substitutes

  • 1Unai Simon
  • 4Aitor Paredes
  • 6Mikel Vesga
  • 12Gorka Guruzeta
  • 15Inigo Lekue
  • 18Oscar de Marcos
  • 24Benat Prados
  • 28Peio Canales
  • 32Adama Boiro
  • 33Aingeru Olabarrieta
  • 35Alejandro Rego
  • 39Iker Varela

Previous Manchester United Lineups

04 May Premier League
Brentford 4-3 Man United
02 May Europa League
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United
27 Apr Premier League
Bournemouth 1-1 Man United

Previous Athletic Club Lineups

05 May La Liga
Real Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Club
02 May Europa League
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United
24 Apr La Liga
Athletic Club 1-0 Las Palmas

Predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s form part of our Manchester United vs Athletic Club lineups service and this includes the formations for each team.

Injuries & Suspensions

Manchester United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Leny Yoro Knock injury
Christian Eriksen Knock injury
Amad Diallo Ankle injury
Toby Collyer Muscle injury
Manuel Ugarte Muscle injury
Kobbie Mainoo Thigh injury
Lisandro Martínez ACL injury
Jonny Evans Phy discomfort
Mason Mount Muscle injury
Luke Shaw Hamstring

Athletic Club Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
I. Ruiz de Muscle injury
Álvaro Djaló Ankle injury

Team Squads

Manchester United Squad

Athletic Club Squad

Before the latest matches, get up-to-date injuries and suspensions news. We have the latest injury news and you can scroll through each list of players.

Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.

UEFA FlagTables & Standings

Europa League

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lazio 8 6 1 1 17:5 19
2 Athletic Club 8 6 1 1 15:7 19
3 Man United 8 5 3 0 16:9 18
4 Tottenham 8 5 2 1 17:9 17
5 Frankfurt 8 5 1 2 14:10 16
6 Lyon 8 4 3 1 16:8 15
7 Olympiacos 8 4 3 1 9:3 15
8 Rangers 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
9 Bodo/Glimt 8 4 2 2 14:11 14
10 Anderlecht 8 4 2 2 14:12 14
11 FCSB 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
12 Ajax 8 4 1 3 16:8 13
13 Real Sociedad 8 4 1 3 13:9 13
14 Galatasaray 8 3 4 1 19:16 13
15 Roma 8 3 3 2 10:6 12
16 Viktoria Plzeň 8 3 3 2 13:12 12
17 Ferencvaros 8 4 0 4 15:15 12
18 Porto 8 3 2 3 13:11 11
19 AZ Alkmaar 8 3 2 3 13:13 11
20 FC Midtjylland 8 3 2 3 9:9 11
21 Union S-G 8 3 2 3 8:8 11
22 PAOK 8 3 1 4 12:10 10
23 Twente 8 2 4 2 8:9 10
24 Fenerbahce 8 2 4 2 9:11 10
25 Braga 8 3 1 4 9:12 10
26 Elfsborg 8 3 1 4 9:14 10
27 Hoffenheim 8 2 3 3 11:14 9
28 Besiktas 8 3 0 5 10:15 9
29 Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 2 0 6 8:17 6
30 Slavia Prague 8 1 2 5 7:11 5
31 Malmo FF 8 1 2 5 10:17 5
32 RFS 8 1 2 5 6:13 5
33 Ludogorets 8 0 4 4 4:11 4
34 Dynamo Kiev 8 1 1 6 5:18 4
35 Nice 8 0 3 5 7:16 3
36 Qarabag FK 8 1 0 7 6:20 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Athletic Club 4 4 0 0 9:1 12
2 Tottenham 4 3 1 0 9:2 10
3 Lazio 4 3 1 0 9:3 10
4 Roma 4 3 1 0 7:1 10
5 Galatasaray 4 3 1 0 13:9 10
6 Man United 4 3 1 0 8:4 10
7 AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 8:4 10
8 Frankfurt 4 3 1 0 7:3 10
9 Elfsborg 4 3 1 0 4:1 10
10 Ajax 4 3 0 1 12:4 9
11 Real Sociedad 4 3 0 1 8:2 9
12 Ferencvaros 4 3 0 1 10:6 9
13 Braga 4 3 0 1 7:3 9
14 Bodo/Glimt 4 3 0 1 9:6 9
15 Olympiacos 4 2 2 0 7:1 8
16 Union S-G 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
17 PAOK 4 2 1 1 9:3 7
18 Porto 4 2 1 1 7:4 7
19 FCSB 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
20 Anderlecht 4 2 1 1 9:7 7
21 Rangers 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
22 Lyon 4 2 1 1 6:4 7
23 Viktoria Plzeň 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
24 Besiktas 4 2 0 2 8:8 6
25 Hoffenheim 4 1 2 1 6:5 5
26 FC Midtjylland 4 1 2 1 5:5 5
27 RFS 4 1 2 1 4:5 5
28 Fenerbahce 4 1 2 1 3:4 5
29 Twente 4 1 1 2 2:4 4
30 Nice 4 0 3 1 5:8 3
31 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 1 0 3 3:6 3
32 Dynamo Kiev 4 1 0 3 2:9 3
33 Slavia Prague 4 0 2 2 5:7 2
34 Malmo FF 4 0 1 3 4:8 1
35 Ludogorets 4 0 1 3 3:8 1
36 Qarabag FK 4 0 0 4 4:12 0

England FlagPremier League 2024/2025

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Liverpool 37 25 8 4 85:40 83
2 Arsenal 37 19 14 4 67:33 71
3 Newcastle 37 20 6 11 68:46 66
4 Chelsea 37 19 9 9 63:43 66
5 Aston Villa 37 19 9 9 58:49 66
6 Man City 36 19 8 9 67:43 65
7 Nott’m Forest 37 19 8 10 58:45 65
8 Brighton 37 15 13 9 62:58 58
9 Brentford 37 16 7 14 65:56 55
10 Fulham 37 15 9 13 54:52 54
11 Bournemouth 36 14 11 11 55:43 53
12 Crystal Palace 36 12 13 11 46:48 49
13 Everton 37 10 15 12 41:44 45
14 Wolverhampton 36 12 5 19 51:64 41
15 West Ham 37 10 10 17 43:61 40
16 Man United 37 10 9 18 42:54 39
17 Tottenham 37 11 5 21 63:61 38
18 Leicester 37 6 7 24 33:78 25
19 Ipswich 37 4 10 23 35:79 22
20 Southampton 37 2 6 29 25:84 12

Spain FlagLa Liga 2024/2025

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 37 27 4 6 99:39 85
2 Real Madrid 37 25 6 6 76:38 81
3 Atlético Madrid 37 21 10 6 64:30 73
4 Athletic Club 37 19 13 5 54:26 70
5 Villarreal 37 19 10 8 67:49 67
6 Real Betis 37 16 11 10 56:49 59
7 Celta Vigo 37 15 7 15 57:56 52
8 Rayo Vallecano 37 13 12 12 41:45 51
9 Osasuna 37 12 15 10 47:51 51
10 Mallorca 37 13 8 16 35:44 47
11 Real Sociedad 37 13 7 17 35:44 46
12 Valencia 37 11 12 14 43:53 45
13 Getafe 37 11 9 17 33:37 42
14 Alavés 37 10 11 16 37:47 41
15 Girona 37 11 8 18 44:56 41
16 Sevilla 37 10 11 16 40:51 41
17 Espanyol 37 10 9 18 38:51 39
18 Leganés 37 8 13 16 36:56 37
19 Las Palmas 37 8 8 21 40:59 32
20 Real Valladolid 37 4 4 29 26:87 16

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