Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United 11/3/22 UEFA Europa League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

Real Sociedad and Manchester United face off on Thursday in a Group E Europa League showdown at Estadio Anoeta. 

When these two teams faced off on September 8th it was Real Sociedad that secured the 1-0 victory. Brias Mendez scored in the 59th minute by penalty and that was the game-winner. Real Sociedad had 44 percent of the possession and three shots on goal. Manchester United had 56 percent of the possession and three shots on goal. 

Real Sociedad currently sits in 1st place in the group having picked up 15 points. Last Thursday, Real Sociedad faced off against Omonoia, and they were able to secure a 2-0 victory. Real Sociedad had 64 percent of the possession and four shots on target. On Sunday, they faced off against Real Betis, and they were defeated 2-0. Real Sociedad is really banged up heading into this game, and they will be without Mikel Oyarzabal, Umar Sadiq, Mohamed-Ali Cho, David Silva, and Ander Martin.

Manchester United currently sits in second place in the group having picked up 12 points. Manchester United’s last Europa League game came against Sheriff, and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Manchester United had 75 percent of the possession and 10 shots on target. On Sunday, Manchester United faced off against West Ham, and they were able to secure a 1-0 victory. Raphael Varane, Axel Tuanzebe, and Brandon Williams are all still dealing with injuries right now, and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. 

Real Sociedad looked bad in the last game, and they have so many injuries they are dealing with right now. In this game, look for Manchester United to score two or three goals, and that is going to be the difference here. This is going to be an easy victory for Manchester United. Back Manchester United -1.5.