Manchester United’s recent away form has been dismal, earning just one point from their last nine away games, during which they’ve conceded 23 goals. In contrast, FC Porto have been strong at home, winning 16 of their last 19 Europa League matches.
FC Porto’s recent league games have typically been low-scoring, with 19 of their last 20 matches featuring fewer than 3.5 goals. Similarly, 17 of Manchester United’s last 20 away matches in the Europa League have followed this trend, so it’s unlikely this encounter will produce many goals.
In 14 of Porto’s last 18 Europa League fixtures, one of the two goalkeepers has kept a clean sheet. Manchester United have seen the same outcome in 16 of their last 19 away games, suggesting that this could be another tight game with few goals.
Prediction
Manchester United’s poor away form, which includes nine losses in their last 13 matches, suggests they may struggle in this fixture. FC Porto, on the other hand, have regained some momentum, winning two of their last three matches at this level.
Prediction: FC Porto 2 : 0 Manchester United