Manchester United welcome Serie A side AS Roma to Old Trafford on Thursday night for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final clash between the two European heavyweights.
The Red Devils most recently stepped out on the pitch in a goalless stalemate against arch-rivals Leeds United in domestic football over the past weekend.
Some of the betting predictions for the Manchester United vs AS Roma clash are:
MANCHESTER UNITED VS AS Roma BETTING TIPS
SAFE BETS
Both sides would be expected to go on the attacking front foot as either camp possesses serious firepower up top on the pitch. Thus betting on the goals being over 2.5 at odds of 1.80 (bet365) is one of the safest bets of the match.
The hosts, Manchester United, would be backed to gain early ground in a match held on their own patch of Old Trafford and on the back of the Leeds United draw in which the frontline failed to hit the ground running, many tip Ole Gunner Solskajer’s side to take an early lead to exert their dominance. Thus betting on United to score first at odds of 1.47 (betway) is a very safe bet.
QUICK RICH
Edin Dzeko remains AS Roma’s central goalscoring threat and the former Manchester City man would hope to trouble Manchester United once again when he steps out on pitch come Thursday night. Thus betting on Dzeko scoring at odds of 3.20 (bet365) promises to give high returns.
For United their main man on the pitch is Bruno Fernandes and with the Portugal international not at his best in recent weeks, many expect him to return to form as soon as the upcoming fixture with him being a major source of goal involvements. Thus betting on Fernandes to score 2 or more goals at odds of 7.00 (betway) is a very good bet.
WIN/LOSE/DRAW
Solskajer’s Manchester United are poised to secure the win in the first leg of the forthcoming semi-final clash with the game being held at home territory for the Red Devils. AS Roma’s form heading into the midweek contest has not been very inspiring with the Italians suffering a 3-2 defeat to Caligari in Serie A action. Thus we back Manchester United to secure the victory at odds of 1.55 (betway).
BET DURING THE MATCH
Manchester United are tipped to take an early lead and should they do so, Solskajer would be hopeful that his defensive players turn up with their best to retain the lead until the half-time break. Thus betting on Manchester United to claim 1-0 lead at half time at odds of 3.60 (bet365) is a good bet to make during the match.
Manchester United overall form – WWWWD
AS Roma Overall form – WDLDL
