Manchester United vs Real Betis Prediction, Odds, Lineups – Europa League Picks

• EPL giant hosts Spanish Copa del Rey holders at Old Trafford at 3:00 pm ET on Thursday
• Manchester United was crushed by Liverpool while Real Betis held Real Madrid this past weekend
• See our Manchester United vs Real Betis prediction, odds and best bets for Europa League last 16

There will be extra focus on Old Trafford in the Europa League last 16 first leg on Thursday. That’s because Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United team has to show that it can recover quickly from a stunning 7-0 defeat by its biggest English rival Liverpool last weekend. They’re heavy favorites to do so in the Manchester United vs Real Betis odds. 

Significantly, it was a huge bubble burster as it came just as coach Ten Hag was being hailed for creating a brilliant revival for Manchester United.

Furthermore, it was the heaviest defeat suffered by Manchester United since 1931. Can they recover and be good bets for this week’s Manchester United vs Real Betis prediction? 

Manchester United vs Real Betis Odds

At Draftkings, Manchester United is priced as a -240 favorite for a home win against its Spanish visitors. Meanwhile, Real Betis is rated a huge outsider at +650 in the Manchester United vs Real Betis odds. 

Moreover, the draw is listed at +390. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm ET. Among the Europa League odds to win the trophy, Manchester United is the favorite at +225.

Odds as of  March 8 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Over/Under & Spread for Manchester United vs Real Betis

Before the defeat by Liverpool, Manchester United had scored 11 times in its previous five EPL fixtures.

It also scored four times in its two meetings with Barcelona in the UEL while hitting three in the FA Cup at home against West Ham United in the FA Cup on March 1.

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Real Betis had scored seven times in three La Liga games before its 0-0 draw with Real Madrid last weekend.

So the oddsmakers are expecting goals at Old Trafford on Thursday when you look at the Manchester United vs Real Betis odds. For example, the odds for there to be at least three strikes on target at -145 (Over 2.5).

At +400, the odds for there to be at least five goals are significantly more attractive (Over 4.5).

Meanwhile, the spread price for Manchester United to win by at least three goals are also compelling at +300 (Spread -2.5).

Manchester United vs Real Betis Preview

Real Betis is coached by Manuel Pellegrini, the former boss of Manchester United’s rivals Manchester City.

In four meetings with United under teams coached by Pellegrini, there have been four 0-0 draws.

That is unlikely this time around.

Certainly, Real Betis has found good form lately. Before its goalless draw with Real Madrid last weekend, it had won three straight in a Liga. 

It now sits in fifth place in the Spanish league following its Copa del Rey triumph last season.

Real Betis has been excellent in Europe this season – winning its UEL group ahead of Roma with a record of five wins and one draw.

Manchester United’s 7-0 hammering last weekend came only seven days after it had lifted the first domestic trophy of the season by winning the EFL Carabao Cup against Newcastle United at Wembley. This was its first piece of silverware in six years.

It finished second in its UEL group behind Real Sociedad despite winning five times and losing only once. 

Following that, it subsequently drew 2-2 at Barcelona in the last 32 play-off round before winning 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, it sits in third in the EPL.

Manchester United vs Real Betis Statistics

*Statistics from UEL Group Stage and Last 16 2022-23.

Marcus Rashford To Score Odds

Marcus Rashford has been in stupendous form up front for Manchester United. So it’s no surprise he is priced at -120 to score on Thursday – or at +260 to score first or last.

He has 24 goals this season including six in his last six EPL appearances and four in the UEL.

Meanwhile, Spanish striker Borja Iglesias is the Real Betis player most favored to score at +210 – or +600 to score first or last.

He has 10 La Liga goals this season but none in six appearances in Europe.

Manchester United vs Real Betis History

The teams met once before with a 1-0 friendly win for Real Betis last December.

Manchester United vs Real Betis Line-Ups and Injuries

Manchester United projected lineup: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia; Sabitzer, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford

Injuries: Eriksen, Martial, Greenwood (unavailable)

Real Betis projected starting lineup: Bravo; Sabaly, Felipe, Pezzella, Miranda; Carvalho, Rodriguez; Canales, Rodri, Perez; Iglesias

Injuries: Cruz, Fekir

Manchester United vs Real Betis Prediction

Real Betis is in form but Manchester United has a massive point to prove and could get a comfortable, morale-boosting win – with Marcus Rashford likely to be on target for our top Manchester United vs Real Betis prediction. 

Pick: Marcus Rashford +260 (To Score First Or Last).