Prediction: Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt

Verdict: Manchester United to score in both halves

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Turning their attention back to Europa League action on Thursday night, Manchester United will welcome Bodo/Glimt to Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, officially getting Ruben Amorim’s tenure underway over the weekend, Manchester United missed out on the chance to lay down an early marker. Suffering a collapse away at relegation scrappers Ipswich as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at Portman Road, the former Sporting Lisbon boss should be relishing a maiden showdown at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Claiming a first Europa League victory at the fourth attempt on November 7th as they secured a 2-0 victory against Greek outfit PAOK, the Red Devils will have plenty of pressure on their shoulders here. However, despite their extended inconstancies, Man United have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to September 29th.

Team News

While summer recruit Leny Yoro might be inching towards a Manchester United debut, the former Lille defender will not feature at Old Trafford. Likewise, suffering a muscle injury while away with Sweden over the international break, Victor Lindelof remains a major doubt on Thursday night.

Making a cameo appearance off the bench away at Ipswich over the weekend, England international Luke Shaw should get more minutes under his belt. Drastically failing to find any kind of fluidity since arriving at Old Trafford over the summer, ex-Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee will be hoping for a chance here.

Bodo/Glimt

As for the visitors, making what was a much-welcomed return to winning ways last weekend as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Odd, Bodo/Glimt will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, heading into November’s international break with an action-packed 2-2 stalemate against Fredrikstad, Kjetil Knutsen’s men have shown their own extended inconsistencies this season. Mustering just a single victory from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions, Thursday’s guests have failed to collect back-to-back wins over the past couple of months. Despite getting their Europa League adventure underway with a sensational 3-2 victory against Portuguese giants Porto on September 25th, Bodo/Glimt will be more than aware that they have a heavyweight challenge on their hands here.

Team News

All still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Bodo/Glimt will travel to Old Trafford without the trio of Gaute Vetti, Daniel Bassi and Norwegian youngster Syver Skeide. However, making a brief cameo appearance against Odd over the weekend, veteran defender Brede Moe will once again be included in Knutsen’s squad.

Now finding the net in each of his previous three appearances on either side of November’s international break, former Lens star Patrick Berg will start in the middle of the park. Featuring for Norway over the international break, Eintracht Frankfurt loanee Jens Hauge will lead the line in midweek.

Key Factors to Consider

• Thursday’s showdown at Old Trafford will be the first competitive meeting between Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt.
• Despite their inconsistencies, the Red Devils have lost just one of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
• Manchester United are unbeaten in their last five showdowns at Old Trafford (four wins, one draw).
• Bodo/Glimt’s 2-0 win away at Odd last weekend was their only victory from their previous five appearances across all competitions.
• Three of Bodo/Glimt’s four Europa League appearances this season have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Getting Amorim’s tenure underway with a 1-1 stalemate away at Ipswich last weekend, Manchester United will be looking to get a maiden victory on the board. Despite their extended inconsistencies, the Red Devils have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions. While Bodo/Glimt might be relishing a famous trip to Old Trafford on Thursday night, we are backing a home victory for the Premier League giants here.

Verdict: Manchester United to score in both halves

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet