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Barcelona vs Man United betting tips, predictions and odds for Europa League match

By Andrew Francis

Published: 10:39, 16 February 2023

Man United travel to Barcelona on Thursday night aiming to gain the advantage in their Europa League knockout round playoff first leg. 

With all eyes on the Nou Camp, we’ve put together this Bet Builder with Bet365, which could see you land some healthy profit on the game. Our special selection would return £360 (based on £10 stakes) when you use Bet365’s Winnings Boost. Find all the details below.

Barcelona vs Man United: Bet365 Bet Builder Tips

Prediction Odds
Under 3 goals 28/1 with Bet365
Marcus Rashford over 1.5 shots
Both Teams to received 2+ cards
Gavi to be booked
Fred to be booked

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  • All five of Barcelona’s last five games have seen three goals or less. The same can be said about three of Man United’s last five games. 

Three of Barcelona’s last five games have seen just a single goal, whilst Man United have won two of their last five by a 2-0 scoreline.

  • Marcus Rashford has averaged 2.8 shots per game this season. 

Rashford has been on a great run of form in recent weeks, scoring more than any other player in Europe since the return of domestic football.

  • Three of Barcelona’s last five games have seen them pick up two or more bookings. It’s the same for Man United.

Bookings have been flowing in games featuring Barcelona in recent weeks. Their last five matches have seen 23 cards shown, an average of 4.6 cards per game. Man United have seen less, with 17 cards shown or an average of 3.4 cards per game.

  • Gavi has been booked six times so far this season. 

Gavi has averaged a booking every six games this season but has averaged over two fouls a game, making him look a great value selection.

  • Fred has been booked eight times so far this season.

Fred has been fairly consistent in picking up bookings this season, averaging one every four games. He averages just over a foul a game this season and looks good value to pick up a booking against Barcelona.


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