Villarreal vs Manchester United – Europa League Final Betting Tips

Villarreal takes on Manchester United at Estadio PGE Arena Gdańsk in the final of the UEFA Europa League on 27 May 2021 at 00:30 IST. In the semifinal, Villarreal defeated Arsenal by an aggregate score of 1-2, whereas Manchester United thrashed Roma by an aggregate score of 5-8. Both the teams will look to win this high voltage contest and finish the season by winning the silverware. 

Villarreal Form and Team News

Villarreal ended their La Liga campaign with a defeat against Real Madrid. As the season concluded, Villarreal ended up in the seventh position with 58 points. They managed to win 15 matches, draw 13, and have lost 10 matches in La Liga. Their overall form has been good as they have managed to win three out of their last five matches in the league. But Villarreal has dominated the Europa League this season and will look to win the title. 

Samuel Chukwueze and Juan Foyth will miss this fixture for Villarreal due to injury. Gerard Moreno has been in great form this season. He has scored 23 goals in La Liga this season and is the second-highest goalscorer in the league. He has been in great form in the UEFA Europa League as well and has managed to score six goals. Paco Alcácer and Carlos Bacca have scored nine goals between them in the UEFA Europa League. Unai Emery is expected to start with Francis Coquelin, Mario Gaspar, Dani Parejo, and Gerónimo Rulli in the playing eleven. 

Manchester United Form & Team News

Manchester United ended their Premier League campaign with an away win against Wolves by a scoreline of 1-2. They have been undefeated on the road in this season of premier league and finished their campaign on a high. Manchester United ended up in the second position with 74 points. They managed to win 21 matches, draw 11, and have lost six matches in the premier league. Heading up to the final, their form has not been great. Man United has won only two out of their last five games in the league. They will look for a strong performance in the final.

Harry Maguire will miss this fixture due to injury. Anthony Martial and Phil Jones are recovering from their respective injuries and doubtful to feature in this contest. Manchester United will rely on Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani to score in the final. These two players have scored 10 goals between them in the UEFA Europa League. Bruno Fernandes finished the premier league season with 18 goals and 12 assists. Ole Gunnar Solskjær is expected to make major changes to the squad after the Wolves match. Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelöf, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all expected to start. 

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Manchester United is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 1.83 odds, while Villarreal is placed at 4.70 and the draw is at 3.50.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

This is going to be the first major European final for Villarreal in their history. But Manchester United has played at this level and won major trophies. The last four matches played between these two sides have ended up in goalless draws. But considering the recent form of Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils are having the upper hand in this contest. Considering the recent results, Manchester United is the firm favorite to win this match. 

Tip 1: Total Goals – Under 2.5

Manchester United has defended well in the UEFA Europa League this season and has conceded only six goals in eight games. They have managed to keep five clean sheets in the process. Villarreal has been in top form while defending in the competition. They have conceded only eight goals in 13 games at an average of 0.6 goals per match. They have managed to keep seven clean sheets in the process. The last four matches played between these two sides have ended up in goalless draws. Considering the pressure of the final, both the teams are expected to be watchful. Thus, the total goals scored in the match are expected to be under 2.5, and 1.73 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Manchester United to Win

Manchester United has been brilliant on the road in this season of the premier league. They finished the season unbeaten away from home. They have performed well in the UEFA Europa League this season and have managed to score 18 goals in eight matches. Villarreal ended up in the seventh position in La Liga and has not been at its best lately. Manchester United had a strong finish to the league and ended up in the second position. This will be Man United’s eighth major European final and they will look to win it in style. With Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani in top form, Manchester United is likely to win this encounter against Villarreal, and 1.83 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

Though Villarreal has not performed up to its potential in La Liga, they have been exceptional in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United will look to win this contest and end its silverware drought. Both the teams will look to finish their season on a high, and hence an exciting match is expected. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Goals – Under 2.5 @ 1.73
2. Manchester United to win @ 1.83

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