Porto will be hoping to secure their first points in this season's new-look Europa League after losing their opener against Bodo/Glimt.
Manchester United provide the opposition for the Portuguese hosts this Thursday and manager Erik ten Hag really needs a win as his job is under threat.
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Porto vs Man Utd prediction: Porto to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Man Utd are without a win in their last three matches.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Porto's last four fixtures.
- At least three goals have been scored in four of Man Utd's last six outings.
Correct score prediction: Porto 2-1 Man Utd
Porto have won their last three home games, scoring at least two goals in the process but Thursday's hosts have only kept two clean sheets in their last six attempts, so we're backing a final scoreline of 2-1 in the Portuguese side's favour.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd the slight favourite
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man Utd are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40% but we're backing Porto to get something out of this game.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
These two teams have met four times between 2004-2009 in the Champions League and both teams have picked up one win, two draws and suffered one defeat during that period.
Porto preview: Enjoying a solid start
Porto claimed a 4-0 win at home against Arouca on Sunday and currently sit second in the Primeira Liga table, three points behind the leaders Sporting.
The Portuguese side suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat in Norway against Bodo/Glimt in their opening Europa League tie and will be looking to bounce back against United.
Otavio is a doubt but Zaidu Sanusi and Ivan Marcano will miss out on Thursday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Ze Pedro, Perez, Moura, Mario, González, Sousa, Varela, Galeno, Pepe & Omorodion
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Man Utd
3
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/09/24
W
Arouca
0
FC Porto
4
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
L
Bodo/Glimt
3
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 21/09/24
W
Guimaraes
0
FC Porto
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 15/09/24
W
SC Farense
1
FC Porto
2
Man Utd preview: Performing poorly
Some had thought that Erik ten Hag's side had turned a corner following their 3-0 win against Southampton in the Premier League and their 7-0 EFL Cup victory over Barnsley. However, draws with Crystal Palace and Twente were followed up with a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Tottenham, leaving many asking if this was the right time to sack ten Hag.
Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo both picked up injuries during that Spurs defeat and could now miss the Porto game along with Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dalot, Martínez, Fernandes, Ugarte, Eriksen, Rashford, Zirkzee & Garnacho
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
FC Porto
3
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 29/09/24
L
Tottenham
3
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 25/09/24
D
FC Twente
1
Man Utd
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Crystal Palace
0
Man Utd
0
England EFL Cup 17/09/24
W
Barnsley
0
Man Utd
7
Player to watch: Galeno
Galeno took his time to settle in at Porto after he re-signed for the club in 2022 after impressing at Braga.
The Brazilian midfielder only made two appearances in the Primeira Liga during his first spell with the Portuguese giants before he was sold to Braga. Galeno quickly made a name for himself in the Portuguese league which promoted Porot to re-sign the winger in 2022.
The Brazilian winger has scored seven goals in all competitions
After scoring 16 goals in all competitions last season, Galeno has netted seven goals in nine appearances across all competitions in 2024/25 and we're backing him to put in another impressive performance on Thursday against Man Utd.
