Manchester United vs Real Betis - Prediction, H2H, and Lineups

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Manchester United continues their pre-season journey in the United States with a clash against Real Betis. The game is scheduled for 19:00 local time on Wednesday, or 03:00 BST on Thursday in the UK. This match is an important step for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on MUTV, starting with pre-match coverage at 02:00 BST. Fans can also catch full match replays and post-match analysis on the channel.

Team News

Manchester United's pre-season has been a mix of results, including losses to Rosenborg and Arsenal, and a win against Rangers. The team faces injury concerns, with Rasmus Højlund and Leny Yoro unlikely to feature. However, Victor Lindelof's return to training is a positive sign, and players like Antony, Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire, and Scott McTominay are expected to participate.

Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, finished seventh in La Liga last season. They have had a promising pre-season, with a 5-1 victory over Austria Salzburg and a narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool. Key players such as Nabil Fekir and Borja Iglesias will be vital for Betis in this match.

Head-to-Head

The teams have met competitively only once before, in the 2022-2023 UEFA Europa League, where Manchester United won 5-1 on aggregate. They also played a friendly during the 2022 FIFA World Cup break, which Betis won 1-0.

Match Preview and Prediction

Manchester United is likely to mix experienced players with young talent, as manager Erik ten Hag assesses his squad's readiness. New signing Joshua Zirkzee could make an appearance. Real Betis will aim to maintain their strong pre-season form, focusing on defensive solidity and midfield control.

Predicted Lineups:

• Manchester United: Onana; Ogunneye, Evans, Maguire, Amass; Casemiro, Collyer; Amad, Mount, Sancho, Rashford
• Real Betis: Silva; Sabaly, Llorente, Mendy, Perraud; Fornals, Altimira, Carvalho, Juanmi; Fekir; Fernandez

Score Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Real Betis Despite a challenging pre-season, Manchester United showed promise against Arsenal and are expected to secure a narrow win over Betis.

Conclusion

This pre-season friendly is a crucial test for both teams as they fine-tune their squads and strategies. With both clubs eager to impress, fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive match. Don't miss the live coverage on MUTV!