Real Sociedad vs Manchester United
18 February 1755hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
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Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.76 odds taken 0057 GMT, Thursday 18 February
Thursday night brings us the 1st legs of the Europa League knockout rounds with Real Sociedad taking on Manchester United at the Reale Arena.
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Real Sociedad Preview – Can Real Sociedad earn lead?
Real Sociedad hold home advantage for this 1st leg Europa League tie against Manchester United but although the hosts have recorded recent back-to-back wins in La Liga, recent results overall haven’t been entirely convincing.
Victories over Cadiz and Getafe were expected from Real Sociedad who occupy 5th place in the domestic top flight but the bigger picture shows that the hosts have won just four out of their last 19 matches in all competitions.
It’s worth mentioning that three of these four wins have been achieved away from home while at their Reale Arena, Real Sociedad have won just one of their last eight matches overall and have won just one of their last five Europa League ties too.
Manchester United Preview – Can United get result in Spain ?
Having suffered just one defeat out of their last 11 matches in all competitions, Manchester United, by contrast, look the better prospect on paper ahead of this important 1st leg tie against Real Sociedad, with that loss coming at Old Trafford against Sheffield United in the Premier League.
Aside from that surprise loss to The Blades, Manchester United have registered six wins during this 11-match spell and although they lost last time out in the Europa League, falling to a 2-1 defeat away at Sevilla, they had previously won five of their preceding six ties in the competition.
The bigger picture shows that United have lost just two of their last 12 away ties in the Europa League and look set to at least avoid defeat at Real Sociedad.
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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United
Key Facts – Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Tip
- Real Sociedad have won just four out of their last 19 matches in all competitions
- Man United have lost just 2 of their last 12 away ties in the Europa League
- Manchester United are unbeaten in the last 2 meetings v Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have been wobbling of late while United look to hold the better quality in key areas.
The best betting odds for Real Sociedad vs Manchester United
R Sociedad to win: 3.14 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.75 at Marathonbet
Man Utd to win: 2.40 at Marathonbet
