📅 March 06, 2025, Thursday. 🕒 20:45 Moscow time / 22:45 UZT
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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Live Stream
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Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United – Match Preview & Prediction (March 6, 2025)
📅 Date: March 6, 2025
🕗 Kick-off: 20:45 CET
🏟 Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastián
🏆 Competition: UEFA Europa League – Round of 16, First Leg
Team Form & Recent Performance
🔵 Real Sociedad:
- Currently 9th in La Liga after a disappointing 0-4 defeat to Barcelona.
- Strong group-stage performance in the Europa League with 13 points in 8 matches.
- Advanced to the Round of 16 after eliminating Midtjylland with a 7-3 aggregate score.
🔴 Manchester United:
- Struggling in the Premier League, sitting 14th in the table.
- Won only 4 of their last 14 league matches.
- Recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham (1-1, lost on penalties).
Injury News & Suspensions
⚠️ Real Sociedad:
- Out: Jon Pacheco, Arsen Zakharyan
- Doubtful: Álvaro Odriozola
⚠️ Manchester United:
- Out: Lisandro Martínez, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Altay Bayındır, Manuel Ugarte, Harry Maguire
- Doubtful: Toby Collyer
Probable Lineups
🟦 Real Sociedad (4-1-4-1):
Marrero; Aramburu, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Muñoz; Zubimendi; Kubo, Méndez, Sučić, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal.
🟥 Manchester United (3-4-2-1):
Onana; Lindelöf, De Ligt, Yoro; Mazraoui, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Zirkzee; Højlund.
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
- Their last Europa League meeting was in November 2022, where Real Sociedad won 1-0.
- Manchester United has struggled away from home in European competitions this season.
- Real Sociedad has been solid at home, winning 3 of their last 4 Europa League games.
Match Prediction & Betting Tips
⚖️ Prediction: A closely contested match is expected, with both teams facing squad difficulties. A 1-1 draw seems likely.
💰 Betting Tips:
- Both Teams to Score – Yes (1.90)
- Under 2.5 Goals (1.73)
- Real Sociedad Double Chance (1X) (1.50)
🎭 Final Thoughts: Both teams are under pressure to perform. Real Sociedad’s home advantage could be crucial, but Manchester United has the experience to grind out a result. Expect a tactical battle with limited goal-scoring opportunities.
🔔 Reminder: Betting involves risks. Always gamble responsibly.