FC Porto and Manchester United will both be in search of their first victories in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League when they face off at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday. As the second round of fixtures kicks off, this match promises to be one of the most anticipated clashes of the week.
FC Porto earned their spot in the Europa League after finishing third in the Liga Portugal last season. However, they had a disappointing start to their European campaign, suffering a shocking 3-2 defeat to Bodo/Glimt on Matchday 1. Despite this, Porto has maintained strong domestic form under Vitor Bruno, sitting just two points behind Sporting CP in the league standings, and they will be eager to bounce back in Europe. Meanwhile, Manchester United will also be looking to secure their first win and improve their standing in the competition.
FC Porto vs Manchester United Team News & Tactics
FC Porto
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Costa; Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura; Gonzalez, Varela; Pepe, Sousa, Galeno; Omorodion
Manchester United
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Onana; Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Key Stats
- FC Porto have won two of their eight European meetings against Manchester United (D3 L3).
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 12 European matches against Portuguese clubs (W9 D3), with their last loss coming against Benfica in December 2005 (2-1).
- FC Porto have won their last three European home matches, all in last season’s UEFA Champions League, but they haven’t won four consecutive European home games at Estadio do Dragao since March 2019.
- Porto have an impressive home record, losing just one of their last 22 competitive matches at Estadio do Dragao (W18 D4).
- Manchester United’s last four away European fixtures have seen a total of 23 goals (GF9 GA14), but despite scoring three goals in each of their most recent road outings, the Red Devils have not won any (D1 L2).
Player to Watch
Bruno Fernandes
Prediction
FC Porto 1-2 Manchester United
How to Watch FC Porto vs Manchester United
Watch online via NaijaSport247 TV
