Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United: EL Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

On Thursday night, Manchester United will travel to the Basque Country to face Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final.

Previous Matches and Head to head

Athletic Bilbao, fresh off booking a Europa League semi-final spot with a 2-0 win over Rangers, continues to impress this season. Ernesto Valverde’s side are chasing a Champions League place and have won three of their last four, remaining unbeaten in 10 straight home games at San Mames.

Meanwhile, Manchester United may have pulled off a dramatic comeback against Lyon, but their season remains troubled. Stuck in the bottom half of the Premier League and with just one win in seven, Ruben Amorim’s side have struggled badly on the road, earning only one away victory since January.

Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United Team News

Athletic Bilbao head into Thursday’s clash with a clean bill of health. Inaki Williams is set to return to the starting XI, while Oihan Sancet — with nine goals in 2025 — will remain a key figure. Veteran Yuri Berchiche is expected to stay on the bench.

Amad Diallo remains sidelined for Manchester United, and Joshua Zirkzee is out for the season with a hamstring injury. Rasmus Hojlund, fresh off a late equalizer at Bournemouth, will lead the line, with Andre Onana back in goal.

Our Predictions

Athletic Bilbao to win @ 2.06 on Sky247.ng

Athletic Bilbao, riding high on their record-setting season, will be looking for their opportunity to take down a heavyweight here.  The hosts on Thursday should be ecstatic to welcome Manchester United to the Basque Country, as they have been known for their consistent home success and have gone undefeated in their previous ten matches at San Mames.  The Valverde camp will feel optimistic after a 2-1 victory when they last hosted the Premier League strugglers in 2012. They are looking to make a big statement on the European stage.

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