Man United vs Villarreal Preview & Tips - Cagey affair tipped at Old Trafford

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 28 Sep 2021

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Man United vs Villarreal predictions for Wednesday’s Champions League match
The Group F clash is being played at Old Trafford (8pm BST)
Will we see a winner in Manchester?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Villarreal' beat Man United in the UEFA Europa League final last season (Getty)

Man United vs Villarreal Preview & Tips

In a repeat of the Europa League final last season, Manchester United host Villarreal. Another cagey affair is tipped with it ending level.

Man United vs Villarreal Preview & Tips
Head to Head
Manchester United Form
Manchester United Team News
Villarreal Form
Villarreal Team News
Man United vs Villarreal FAQ

Man United have lost 3 of their last 4 matches (all competitions).
Man United have lost their last 3 matches (Champions League).
Man United have drawn their last 5 matches against Villarreal (all competitions).
Villarreal have drawn 8 of their last 9 matches (all competitions).
Villarreal have lost 8 of their last 9 matches (Champions League).

Head to Head

Man United have met Villarreal five times, the first four in the Champions League group stage all ending in 0-0 draws.

They met in the Europa League final last season. Gerard Moreno put Villarreal ahead, Edinson Cavani equalised for Man United before the Spanish club prevailed in a penalty shootout.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United have lost three of their last four matches.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost 2-1 at Young Boys in the Champions League.

The Red Devils bounced back with a 2-1 win at West Ham thanks to Jesse Lingard’s 89th minute winner.

Man United have lost their last two matches, both at home, 1-0 against West Ham in the League Cup and 1-0 against Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Manchester United Team News

Centre back Harry Maguire is injured alongside forwards Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo.

Right back Axel Tuanzebe is suspended which should see Diogo Dalot start.

Luke Shaw is doubtful with Alex Telles an option at left back.

Villarreal Form

Villarreal have been draw specialists this season. They started with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup, losing the penalty shootout.

The Yellow Submarine drew their first four matches in La Liga. They drew 2-2 against Atlanta in the Champions League after leading 2-1 in the 83rd minute.

Unai Emery’s side returned to La Liga with a 0-0 draw at Mallorca, 4-1 win against Elche and 0-0 draw at Real Madrid on Saturday.

Villarreal Team News

Yeremi Pino is injured alongside winger Samuel Chukwueze and star striker Gerard Moreno.

Midfielder Francis Coquelin is suspended and defender Juan Foyth is doubtful.

Man United vs Villarreal FAQ

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Verdict

Man Utd v Villarreal

Villarreal haven't lost a competitive game this season. With Man United going through a rough patch, I am backing the Spanish club to earn a draw at Old Trafford.