Having fallen to a defeat at the hands of Premier League rivals Arsenal, Erik ten Hag's Manchester United must bounce back against Real Betis. however, a double injury blow has the Red Devils already on the back foot.
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Man Utd vs Real Betis Prediction: Erik ten Hag already has tough decisions to make
Key stats
- Man United have scored in back-to-back friendlies
- Real Betis only managed one shot on target against Liverpool in their last game
- The Red Devils have lost more games than they've won against Spanish opposition
Corrects score prediction: Man Utd 1-1 Real Betis
Man United appeared to have done very well this summer in getting their business done early on for Ten Hag, but a double blow has ruined their plans. Rasmus Hojlund and Lenny Yorro limped off injured against Arsenal and that will certainly boost the confidence of Betis in this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Red Devils expected to edge this one
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- Draw: N/A
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Despite the injury woes and absent players Ten Hag is already having to contend with, the Red Devils will be the side many expect to come out on top. Real Betis put up a solid fight against Liverpool but were rather dominated throughout.
We are going to suggest backing both teams to score, and not picking an outright winner due to some possible rotation. As lineups come out, be sure to check out our free betting tips page to inspire your choices.
Most recent H2Hs: Real Betis will be hoping for some revenge
Ten Hag faced Real Betis last summer as Man United manager and came out on top with a 1-0 win thanks to a Marcus Rashford goal. They've won back-to-back games against Betis with their only defeat coming in 2022.
Club Friendly List 01/08/24
Man Utd
Real Betis
UEFA Europa League 16/03/23
Real Betis
Man Utd
UEFA Europa League 09/03/23
Man Utd
Real Betis
Elite Club Friendlies 10/12/22
Real Betis
Man Utd
Man Utd Preview: Ten Hag to rotate his squad
After a tough game against Premier League side Arsenal, Ten Hag could use this match to rotate his squad and hand fringe members more minutes. Players still need game time in the lead-up to the new season, but perhaps roles off the bench could benefit some of them.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Amass, Evans, Maguire, Fish, Eriksen, McTominay, Amad, Mount, Antony, Rashford
TEST Fixtures 06/09/24
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Arsenal
0
Man Utd
0
England Premier League 01/09/24
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Liverpool
3
Man Utd
0
England Premier League 24/08/24
L
Brighton
2
Man Utd
1
TEST Fixtures 22/08/24
D
Liverpool
0
Man Utd
0
England Premier League 16/08/24
W
Fulham
0
Man Utd
1
Real Betis Preview: Heliopolitanos could frustrate their opponents
Real Betis surrendered possession when they faced Liverpool last week and it allowed them to stay in the game and frustrate the English side. So, a similar plan could be in place against Man United, handing them a very tough task of breaking down this defence.
Predicted lineup: Adrian (GK), Perraud, Mendy, Llorente, Bellerin, Losada, Carvalho, Rodri, Fornals, Fekir, Avila
Spain Primera Liga 01/09/24
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Real Madrid
2
Real Betis
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
0
Real Betis
3
Spain Primera Liga 25/08/24
D
CD Alaves
0
Real Betis
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih
0
Real Betis
2
Spain Primera Liga 15/08/24
D
Girona
1
Real Betis
1
Player to watch: Marcus Rashford
A shocking season last time out for Rashford saw him receive criticism from the media and supporters, which should have come as no surprise given he only netted seven times in the league.
With Hojlund out injured and Jadon Sancho's future still up in the air, Rashford could be pushing for a spot either through the middle or out wide in pre-season. The England international knows he must impress this summer or find himself on the bench and ultimately, wasting some of his career away.
