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Sabah's Champions League main draw debut is against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
The Azerbaijani side came through four qualifying rounds to reach this stage of the competition, and have been rewarded with a glamour tie on the opening matchday.
Meanwhile, Man United return to the Champions League after a two-season absence, and will be expecting to get off to a good start.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Manchester United vs. Sabah key stats
- Man United have won just once in nine Champions League games (D3, L5).
- Sabah won six of their eight qualifying matches (L2).
- Man United have won six successive European home fixtures.
Manchester United vs. Sabah preview: Red Devils to down Owls?
Man United vs Sabah — Tale of the Tape
| Man United | vs | Sabah |
|---|---|---|
| 11th (Premier League) | Position | 1st (Premyer Liqasi) |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
Man United have had a stuttering start to the season, winning, drawing and losing in the Premier League.
Their latest outing was a 2-2 draw at Everton, where they sacrificed victory in the last minute due to an Ainsley Maitland-Niles screamer.
Michael Carrick will want to put that quickly behind him as he leads his side out at Old Trafford, where they were last triumphant 5-2 against Ipswich Town.
There are still question marks over Amad Diallo, Carlos Baleba and Marcus Rashford's fitness heading into this one, while Matthijs de Ligt headlines the certain absentees.
Sabah appear to have no fresh injury concerns themselves, although Khayal Aliyev remains ruled out.
The Owls are hoping to build on a strong start to their domestic season with three straight wins without conceding in the Premyer Liqasi, as they sit top of the table.
Valdas Dambrauskas will also hope his side can build on a strong European campaign so far, although Man United will provide the biggest test they have faced.
Sabah are very much the underdogs here, but will hope they can spring a surprise in Manchester.
Manchester United vs. Sabah form guide & betting tips
| Man United | vs | Sabah |
|---|---|---|
WLLWD |
Form | WLWWW |
| 10 | Goals For | 14 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 4 |
N/A |
Champions League | WLW |
Whispers predicts: Manchester United 3-1 Sabah
Man United are 1/8 (1.13) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
Given the Red Devils are yet to keep a clean sheet this season, BTTS – Yes at 21/20 (2.05) offers value, while Over 3.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) has come through in their last two games.
The corners market could also be worth exploring, with Man United expected to dominate and four of Sabah's previous five Champions League matches producing over 10.5 corners.
Over 10.5 corners at 8/5 (2.60) could be the play here, while our prediction of a 3-1 Man United victory is also available at 10/1 (11.00).
> Over 3.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 10.5 corners at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Possible