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Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

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Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Prediction

The tale of the leg saw Manchester United be frustrated with the lack of potency with the chances in front of goal. However, with performances improving over recent games, we believe that Manchester United will secure a win against Real Sociedad in a tightly contested affair.

Neither side has won in their last three matches - four for Real Sociedad- however, the first leg didn’t showcase Real Sociedad in the best of light, although their second-half performance improved after their equaliser.

The game also provides an interesting clash, with Manchester United failing to keep a clean sheet in their previous eight and Real Sociedad scoring only 23 league goals this season.

We are leaning towards Manchester United here. The Red Devils have a tendency to provide goals for any team they face but are unbeaten at home in this competition. Bruno Fernandes will likely be the difference between the two sides.

We are going for a 2-1 win for Ruben Amorim’s side.

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Preview & Prediction

Ruben Amorim’s side are set for a monumental clash with Real Sociedad on Thursday, with the tie evenly poised after the first leg.

Date: 10/03/2025
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Kick-Off: 8 pm

For Manchester United, this competition is the only opportunity the Red Devils will have to potentially compete in the UEFA Champions League this season. Manchester United are effectively enduring their worst league campaign in the Premier League, however, a triumph in this competition will surely overshadow the woes domestically.

The first leg between the two sides would have left Ruben Amorim frustrated with his team’s lack of clinical nature in the final third. Chances spurned by Diogo Dalot and Alejandro Garnacho had given Real Sociedad a route back into the game following Joshua Zirkzee’s second-half opener. For the second time in two years, Real Sociedad were awarded a contentious penalty, this time through a harsh handball on Bruno Fernandes. Mikel Oyarzabal (who scored the winning goal for Spain in the European Championships final) stepped to send Andre Onana the wrong way and equal the tie on the night.

Real Sociedad are in a similar position to Manchester United, with their domestic campaign all but over, barring a late push for a potential UEFA Europa Conference League place. The visitors are in 11th place in La Liga with 34 points from 27 games and only 23 goals scored.

Where to watch

The game will be available to watch on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Team News

Manchester United Team News

Patrick Dorgu will return to the left-wing back role as his suspension is only for domestic fixtures. Manuel Ugarte could also be recalled, since the Uruguayan missed out against Arsenal at the weekend.

Real Sociedad Team News

Martin Zubimendi could be recalled to the starting eleven after missing the home leg against Manchester United.

Form Guide

Manchester United:

The recent meetings between the two teams only slightly favours Manchester United, which will bring a glimmer of relief for Ruben Amorim’s side. The Red Devils have won two of the last five meetings between the two sides, with Real Sociedad winning once and the two remaining games resulting in a draw. One of the more notable victories for Manchester United was a 4-0 win under the tenure of Ole Gunner Solskjaer, with goals from Bruno Fernandes (x2), Dan James, and Marcus Rashford secured the victory.

Manchester United are coming into this game having only won once in their last five matches in all competitions when they secured a 3-2 win against Ipswich Town thanks to goals from Sam Morsy (og), Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire. The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last two fixtures, that being the reverse leg against Real Sociedad (1-1) and Arsenal (1-1) in which the side from Manchester were the better side overall against title challengers Arsenal.

Manchester United’s form at Old Trafford is relatively decent, with the Red Devils having won three of their last five matches in all competitions on home soil. Manchester United have recorded home wins against the likes of Ipswich Town, Leicester City (2-1) and Rangers (2-1).

Real Sociedad:

Real Sociedad are winless in their last four matches in all competitions, with three defeats against Sevilla (0-1), Barcelona (4-0) and Real Madrid (0-1) - their draw against Manchester United being the only credible result in this run of games. The visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches, and defensively, they have conceded first in four of their last five in all competitions.

Away from home, Real Sociedad have been struggling as of late, with the visitors suffering four defeats from their last five games on the road. La Real have lost against the likes of Real Betis (3-0) and Osasuna (2-1) away from home in recent weeks, and interestingly, they have received four red cards in those five games.

Header logoPremier League

PosClubPWDLGDPTS
13
Team logoTottenham
2810414+1434
14
Team logoMan Utd
289712-634
15
Team logoEverton
287129-433
Last updated 12/03/2025

Header logoPrimera División

PosClubPWDLGDPTS
10
Team logoSevilla
27999-436
11
Team logoReal Sociedad
2710413-534
12
Team logoGetafe
278910+133
Last updated 12/03/2025

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