Manchester United will continue their season for a week longer, as they have jetted off to Asia for a post-season tour, and will play the first of two friendlies this week against an ASEAN All-Stars team.
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ASEAN All-Stars vs Man United prediction: Easy win for the Red Devils in Kuala Lumpur
Key stats
- Man United have not lost to a non-Premier League club in the entirety of the 2024-25 season.
- The ASEAN All-Stars have only played one fixture before, and it saw them lose 1-0 to Indonesia.
- The Red Devils ended a three-game losing streak by beating Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day of the Premier League.
Correct score prediction: ASEAN All-Stars 0-6 Man United
Even though this is a post-season friendly, and there will be little motivation to put 100% in, the visitors should stroll to an easy victory here against an XI of players made up from some of Asia's weaker footballing nations.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not yet available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As of 27/5, the odds for this fixture have still not been released, and we will seek to include them in this preview as soon as possible.
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Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
With the ASEAN All-Stars only having played one game before, it is no surprise that these two have never faced off, with Man United becoming their second opponents, after Indonesia in 2014.
ASEAN All-Stars preview: Iconic moment for all in the squad
For a group of players from modest footballing backgrounds, this will be a special moment for all of them, playing against a club of Manchester United's might and stature.
In the 18-man squad, there are four players from Thailand, a further four from Vietnam, two from Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines, and one each from Laos, East-Timor, Malaysia and Singapore.
Predicted lineup: Nadzli (GK), Fandi, Ferrari, Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Van Vi, Aguinaldo, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Reyes, Kanitsribampen, Maung Maung Lwin & Joao Pedro
Man United preview: Club simply seeking overseas exposure
Many will be scratching their heads at why Man United are playing two friendlies just a week after the season has finished, and they may be even more surprised at the strong squad Ruben Amorim has brought with him over to Kuala Lumpur.
Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte and Rasmus Hojlund are among some of the players who will quickly jet off on international duty next week, while there should be plenty of opportunities for the Man United youth.
Predicted lineup: Bayindir (GK), Fredricson, Evans, Heaven, Dalot, Collyer, Mainoo, Amass, Amad, Obi & Fernandes
Player to watch: Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes will be the player everybody in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium will want to see on Wednesday, and it could be a case of men against boys with the level of ability at his disposal.