Manchester United take on Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League and you can find our prediction, the team news and predicted lineups ahead of Thursday evening’s match.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt Preview
Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United left much to be desired, as the Red Devils were held by Ipswich Town in a 1-1 stalemate at Portman Road.
Despite Marcus Rashford putting the away side ahead within 90 seconds, United were second best for the majority of the match and Amorim quickly realised the job that he has on his hands.
United’s form in Europe has been interesting to say the least, as the Red Devils are unbeaten from the opening four matches but have only won a singular match.
Last time out, United picked up a 2-0 win over PAOK at Old Trafford in Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s penultimate match as United manager.
This ended a run of three straight draws in Europe, being held by FC Twente, Porto and Galatasaray in the opening three matches.
As for the visitors, Bodo/Glimt have picked up some strong results in Europe this season by beating Porto and Braga – putting them on more points after four matches than United.
However, the Norwegian side were beaten by Qarabag in their last European fixture which has put a slight stop to their Europa League progress.
They currently sit top of the Eliteserien in Norway and are coming off a 2-0 win in their most recent fixture.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt Team News
United have a host of injury concerns in the centre-back area, with Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Leny Yoro all out of action.
Left back duo, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia returned to the matchday squad for the first time this season against Ipswich and could feature on Thursday evening.
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte could push for a start but both will likely be on the bench against Bodo/Glimt.
The Norwegian side have an injury crisis of their own, as Omar Elabdelloaui, Samuel Burakovsky, Daniel Bassi, Gaute Vetti and Syver Skeide will all miss the trip to Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans; Amad, Casemiro, Eriksen, Shaw; Amad, Rashford, Fernandes
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Zinckernagel, Hogh, Hauge
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction
Despite a disappointing performance in Ruben Amorim’s opening match as Manchester United manager, we expect the Red Devils to be victorious on Thursday evening – with United being one of the favourites to win the competition on UK betting sites.
Bodo/Glimt have picked up some strong results in Europe, beating Braga and Porto, but the Norwegian side’s recent loss to Qarabag should give United confidence.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Bodo/Glimt
