Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Prediction, Lineups & Odds

By Richard Clarke, Football Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Mar 6, 23:45 | 4 min read

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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Over 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Option

Get ready for the first leg of this Europa League round of 16 tie as Real Sociedad clash with Manchester United at Reale Arena.

The beauty of our betting prediction is that it doesn’t matter if Real Sociedad or Man United score the goals. We simply need Over 2.5 Goals and that’s trading at 2.20.

Match Preview & H2H

Real Sociedad played Barcelona in their last outing and this was a La Liga away game at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. The scoreline was a 4-0 loss, with the Basque Country side failing to have a shot on target and being restricted to just 24% possession.

Manchester United lost on penalties (1-1 AET) when hosting Fulham in the FA Cup in their previous match. Ruben Amorim's team had nine shots on target and recorded 41% possession, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring for United at Old Trafford.

In their most recent Europa League clashes, Sociedad beat FC Midtjylland 5-2 at home, while United won 2-0 when visiting FCSB.

United won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 away win when facing Sociedad. There have been two United wins, one Sociedad success and one draw in the past 4 H2H games.

Real Sociedad – Last 10 League Games

Sociedad have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Imanol Alguacil's men have averaged 54.1% possession, 410.4 passes and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.6 corners from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.

Top goalscorer Takefusa Kubo has found the net 2 times, with Jon Olasagasti, Arsen Zakharyan, Sheraldo Becker and Brais Mendez scoring 1 each. Jon Aramburu, Pablo Marin and Jon Martin are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Alex Remiro has kept 3 clean sheets.

Manchester United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Red Devils average 52.3% possession, 472.7 passes, 5.2 corners taken and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 12.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Amad Diallo has scored 4, followed by Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez with 2 goals apiece. Bruno Fernandes has been the top assist maker on 2, with Andre Onana notching one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Sociedad confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alex Remiro (GK), Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Aihen Munoz, Brais Mendez, Benat Turrientes, Luka Sucic, Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea.

Manchester United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Andre Onana (GK), Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hoejlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

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Expert Europa League Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Real Sociedad vs Manchester United stats:

  • In 9 of the last 10 Sociedad La Liga and Europa League home matches, there have been Over 2.5 Goals
  • Sociedad have conceded 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 La Liga and Europa League home matches
  • Sociedad have scored 2 or more goals in 5 of their past 10 La Liga and Europa League home matches
  • United have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 10 away matches
  • United have conceded 2 or more goals in 11 of their last 20 matches

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Prediction

We really like the 2.20 about three or more goals being scored, so that is our prediction for this Europa League game. Bet on Over 2.5 Goals when the White and Blue lock horns with the Red Devils.

If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get even bigger odds by backing Over 3, 3.5 or 4 Goals.

Our Pick

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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Odds

Real Sociedad are regarded as having a 48% chance of winning this Europa League match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 2.10. For those wanting to back Manchester United, you will find 3.60 about this outsider.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. Both Teams to Score is a popular bet and the Yes/No options are something of a toss-up here.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Europa League match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

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Team Stats

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Real Sociedad logo Real Sociedad Betting Stats

Manchester United logo Manchester United Betting Stats

Full time Result

  • 11 wins, 8 defeats and 1 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 5 wins, 5 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 9 wins, 8 defeats and 3 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Real Sociedad

Manchester United

Goals / match
1.6 2.2
Conceded / match
2 2.2
Total / match
3.6 4.4

Corners

Corners

Real Sociedad

Manchester United

For / match
4.6 5.8
Against / match
6.8 6.4
Total / match
11.4 12.2

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Real Sociedad vs Manchester United team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Europa League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Lineups

Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Real Sociedad Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Alex Remiro
6 Aritz Elustondo 5 Igor Zubeldia 21 Nayef Aguerd 3 Aihen Munoz
23 Brais Mendez 22 Benat Turrientes 24 Luka Sucic
14 Takefusa Kubo 10 Mikel Oyarzabal 7 Ander Barrenetxea
24 Andre Onana
15 Leny Yoro 4 Matthijs de Ligt 3 Noussair Mazraoui
20 Diogo Dalot 8 Bruno Fernandes 18 Casemiro 13 Patrick Dorgu
17 Alejandro Garnacho 9 Rasmus Hoejlund 11 Joshua Zirkzee

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Real Sociedad Substitutes

  • 9Orri Oskarsson
  • 11Sheraldo Becker
  • 12Javi Lopez
  • 13Unai Marrero
  • 16Jon Olasagasti
  • 17Sergio Gomez
  • 18Hamari Traore
  • 19Jon Aramburu
  • 28Pablo Marin
  • 31Jon Martin
  • 37Luken Beitia
  • 40A. Mariezkurrena

Manchester United Substitutes

  • 2V. Nilsson Lindeloef
  • 14Christian Eriksen
  • 26Ayden Heaven
  • 41Harry Amass
  • 43Toby Collyer
  • 45Dermot Mee
  • 50Elyh Harrison

Previous Real Sociedad Lineups

02 Mar La Liga
Barcelona 4-0 Real Sociedad
27 Feb Copa del Rey
Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid
24 Feb La Liga
Real Sociedad 3-0 Leganés

Previous Manchester United Lineups

02 Mar FA Cup
Man United 4-5 Fulham
27 Feb Premier League
Man United 3-2 Ipswich
22 Feb Premier League
Everton 2-2 Man United

Predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s form part of our Real Sociedad vs Manchester United lineups service and this includes the formations for each team.

Injuries & Suspensions

Real Sociedad Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Jon Aramburu Disciplinary (accumulated yellow cards)
Martín Zubimendi Disciplinary (accumulated yellow cards)
Jon Pacheco Muscle injury

Manchester United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Leny Yoro Knock injury
Christian Eriksen Knock injury
Amad Diallo Ankle injury
Toby Collyer Muscle injury
Manuel Ugarte Muscle injury
Kobbie Mainoo Thigh injury
Lisandro Martínez ACL injury
Jonny Evans Phy discomfort
Mason Mount Muscle injury
Luke Shaw Hamstring

Team Squads

Real Sociedad Squad

Manchester United Squad

The injuries and suspensions information will help you find out which players are missing. Get the latest injury news thanks to our up-to-date report.

Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.

UEFA FlagTables & Standings

Europa League

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lazio 8 6 1 1 17:5 19
2 Athletic Club 8 6 1 1 15:7 19
3 Man United 8 5 3 0 16:9 18
4 Tottenham 8 5 2 1 17:9 17
5 Frankfurt 8 5 1 2 14:10 16
6 Lyon 8 4 3 1 16:8 15
7 Olympiacos 8 4 3 1 9:3 15
8 Rangers 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
9 Bodo/Glimt 8 4 2 2 14:11 14
10 Anderlecht 8 4 2 2 14:12 14
11 FCSB 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
12 Ajax 8 4 1 3 16:8 13
13 Real Sociedad 8 4 1 3 13:9 13
14 Galatasaray 8 3 4 1 19:16 13
15 Roma 8 3 3 2 10:6 12
16 Viktoria Plzeň 8 3 3 2 13:12 12
17 Ferencvaros 8 4 0 4 15:15 12
18 Porto 8 3 2 3 13:11 11
19 AZ Alkmaar 8 3 2 3 13:13 11
20 FC Midtjylland 8 3 2 3 9:9 11
21 Union S-G 8 3 2 3 8:8 11
22 PAOK 8 3 1 4 12:10 10
23 Twente 8 2 4 2 8:9 10
24 Fenerbahce 8 2 4 2 9:11 10
25 Braga 8 3 1 4 9:12 10
26 Elfsborg 8 3 1 4 9:14 10
27 Hoffenheim 8 2 3 3 11:14 9
28 Besiktas 8 3 0 5 10:15 9
29 Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 2 0 6 8:17 6
30 Slavia Prague 8 1 2 5 7:11 5
31 Malmo FF 8 1 2 5 10:17 5
32 RFS 8 1 2 5 6:13 5
33 Ludogorets 8 0 4 4 4:11 4
34 Dynamo Kiev 8 1 1 6 5:18 4
35 Nice 8 0 3 5 7:16 3
36 Qarabag FK 8 1 0 7 6:20 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Athletic Club 4 4 0 0 9:1 12
2 Tottenham 4 3 1 0 9:2 10
3 Lazio 4 3 1 0 9:3 10
4 Roma 4 3 1 0 7:1 10
5 Galatasaray 4 3 1 0 13:9 10
6 Man United 4 3 1 0 8:4 10
7 AZ Alkmaar 4 3 1 0 8:4 10
8 Frankfurt 4 3 1 0 7:3 10
9 Elfsborg 4 3 1 0 4:1 10
10 Ajax 4 3 0 1 12:4 9
11 Real Sociedad 4 3 0 1 8:2 9
12 Ferencvaros 4 3 0 1 10:6 9
13 Braga 4 3 0 1 7:3 9
14 Bodo/Glimt 4 3 0 1 9:6 9
15 Olympiacos 4 2 2 0 7:1 8
16 Union S-G 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
17 PAOK 4 2 1 1 9:3 7
18 Porto 4 2 1 1 7:4 7
19 FCSB 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
20 Anderlecht 4 2 1 1 9:7 7
21 Rangers 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
22 Lyon 4 2 1 1 6:4 7
23 Viktoria Plzeň 4 2 1 1 5:3 7
24 Besiktas 4 2 0 2 8:8 6
25 Hoffenheim 4 1 2 1 6:5 5
26 FC Midtjylland 4 1 2 1 5:5 5
27 RFS 4 1 2 1 4:5 5
28 Fenerbahce 4 1 2 1 3:4 5
29 Twente 4 1 1 2 2:4 4
30 Nice 4 0 3 1 5:8 3
31 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 1 0 3 3:6 3
32 Dynamo Kiev 4 1 0 3 2:9 3
33 Slavia Prague 4 0 2 2 5:7 2
34 Malmo FF 4 0 1 3 4:8 1
35 Ludogorets 4 0 1 3 3:8 1
36 Qarabag FK 4 0 0 4 4:12 0

Spain FlagLa Liga 2024/2025

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 33 24 4 5 89:32 76
2 Real Madrid 33 22 6 5 66:31 72
3 Atlético Madrid 33 19 9 5 56:27 66
4 Athletic Club 33 16 12 5 50:26 60
5 Real Betis 33 15 9 9 50:41 54
6 Villarreal 32 14 10 8 55:45 52
7 Celta Vigo 33 13 7 13 50:49 46
8 Osasuna 33 10 14 9 40:46 44
9 Mallorca 33 12 8 13 31:38 44
10 Real Sociedad 33 12 6 15 32:37 42
11 Rayo Vallecano 33 10 11 12 35:42 41
12 Getafe 33 10 9 14 31:30 39
13 Espanyol 32 10 9 13 35:41 39
14 Valencia 33 9 12 12 37:49 39
15 Sevilla 33 9 10 14 35:44 37
16 Girona 33 9 8 16 40:52 35
17 Alavés 33 8 10 15 35:46 34
18 Las Palmas 33 8 8 17 38:53 32
19 Leganés 33 6 12 15 30:49 30
20 Real Valladolid 33 4 4 25 24:81 16

England FlagPremier League 2024/2025

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Liverpool 33 24 7 2 75:31 79
2 Arsenal 34 18 13 3 63:29 67
3 Man City 34 18 7 9 66:43 61
4 Nott’m Forest 33 18 6 9 53:39 60
5 Newcastle 33 18 5 10 62:44 59
6 Chelsea 33 16 9 8 58:40 57
7 Aston Villa 34 16 9 9 54:49 57
8 Bournemouth 33 13 10 10 52:40 49
9 Fulham 33 13 9 11 48:45 48
10 Brighton 33 12 12 9 53:53 48
11 Brentford 33 13 7 13 56:50 46
12 Crystal Palace 34 11 12 11 43:47 45
13 Everton 33 8 14 11 34:40 38
14 Man United 33 10 8 15 38:46 38
15 Wolverhampton 33 11 5 17 48:61 38
16 Tottenham 33 11 4 18 61:51 37
17 West Ham 33 9 9 15 37:55 36
18 Ipswich 33 4 9 20 33:71 21
19 Leicester 33 4 6 23 27:73 18
20 Southampton 33 2 5 26 24:78 11

We recommend looking at the Europa League standings after each round of games so you can see where each side are placed in the table.

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