Manchester United vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Manchester United are playing against Villarreal in the Old Trafford, Manchester on the 30th of September 2021, Thursday at 00:30 IST. After the shocking defeat against the Young Boys, the Red Devils are back at their home to face Spanish Villarreal.

Manchester United Form and Team News

Man United have started this season in the Champions League with a loss at the hands of the Young Boys team last week. The Cristiano Ronaldo goal was undone by two goals from the opponent. In the last season, Manchester United ignited some fire brand football on certain occasions which gave out the impression that they were truly on the comeback trail, but like the case of Arsenal, the transition is on a never-ending sojourn. Manchester United’s recent form has not been that great compared to the rivals, also add to the fact that they haven’t won against the Villarreal side who they are going to face as well. They have won five games and lost just three games in the last ten they have played while a game ended in a draw. Manchester United surely have everything in their favour now, and winning championships should be the only priority from here on.

Cristiano is back in the house!! He ignited the Old Trafford in the last game with a brace to his name. Ole had a big purse this summer and he has brought in two superstar players in Sancho and Varane. If Sancho is able to hold the reputation of being the force that he used to be in the right wing at Dortmund, then, Man United could be in for a lot of goals down that flank along with help from Cavani, Rashford and CR7 joining them. Talisman Pogba has made a stellar start with seven assists in just the five league games played. Bruno too has made an impact with his accurate ball play and control. 

Villarreal Form and Team News

Villarreal have been lack luster in the first against Atalanta. They were held to a two each draw at the end of it. Villarreal have not lost so far in the league, considering how they played last season, that’s a decent start. Though its early doors, Villarreal have drawn quite a few games. They haven’t lost as of yet. Villarreal in the last season finished just outside the top six positions in the 7thposition. They played decently throughout the season and with that had they been able to replicate what they are doing now, but not for the number of draws, they could’ve finished much higher. They are playing their next game against Manchester United away. Villarreal’s recent form hasn’t been great. They won their first game in about ten games in one of the last two games against Elche which would be the best confidence booster going ahead into the high-octane clash against the Red Devils.

Gerard Moreno, Paco Alcacer and BoulayeDia combined with Danjuma, Pino and Raba form the attack line. If they happen to put in performances of substance like how did they did in the game against Elche, then this Villarreal team could be in for some real haunt. Spanish coach Unai Emery needs to balance this team out and try to get the best out of them by allowing them to play freely and see what happens from there on. He has made a good start nonetheless and we need to see as to how they carry themselves in the next game. 

Odds by Casumo

Manchester United are favourites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.49 odds while Villarreal is placed at 6.75. The odds for a draw is 4.50.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

On paper, most matches Manchester United are part of make up the better team and add to that the addition of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo, they can become deadly from now, but here though, they haven’t won against the Spanish side so far. While most of the matches have ended in draws, one game was won by Villarreal. The recent form also favors the Red Devil. So Man United could go on to win this tie. 

Tip 1: Villarreal total goals over 0.5

Villarreal have in the last six matches across competitions have seen four of these games where they have managed to score over 0.5 goals individually. While in the last five away games that Villarreal have played, they have managed to score above the above limit in two matches of those. Manchester United also have conceded over 0.5 goals in four of their last five games. Playing at home, four of the last five games have also seen Manchester United conceding over 0.5 goals to the opponent. While playing head to head, Villarreal has been over the limit in their last meeting. So the game between Villarreal and Manchester United on Thursday will most likely have Villarreal scoring over 0.5 goals in it. The odds for Villarreal total goals over 0.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.58.

Tip 2: Manchester United total goals over 1.5

Manchester United with the addition of Cr7 to the line up have strengthened their goal-scoring prowess and have been scoring quite frequently as well. They have in the last nine matches across competitions have seen four games where they have managed to score over 1.5 goals individually. While in the last five home games that Manchester United have played, they have managed to score over the limit in three matches as well. Villarreal also have conceded over 1.5 goals in their last CL game as well. So the game between Manchester United and Villarreal on Thursday will most likely have Manchester United scoring over 1.5 goals in it. The odds for Manchester United total goals over 1.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.52.

Conclusion

Manchester United have got what they were vying for a long time, and now it’s time to start utilizing these resources to the fullest capacity and eventually win titles and not just matches. Villarreal however would hope to keep this run going and try using disrupting the ManU flow to its fullest here. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Villarreal total goals over 0.5 @ 1.58.
2. Manchester United total goals over 1.5@ 1.52.

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