Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Europa League Final
• Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 19:00 PM GMT
• Venue: San Mames Stadium, Bilbao

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United both look to salvage their disappointing 2024/25 season as they go to war to win the UEFA Europa League title in the final at the San Mames Stadium, Bilbao. The Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United clash will take place on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown admirable grit in grinding their way into the Europa League final, after having won nine of their 14 matches so far and losing just twice. They might be in 17th place in the Premier League with 38 points from 37 games, but the Lilywhites have fought hard to reach their first European finale since 2019.

It's now upon Ange Postecoglou to work his magic to spark an inspired, unstoppable performance from his players. He will need to charge them up to showcase impressive energy and outwit their rivals in every area of the pitch. Spurs will, of course, need to be defensively more resolute to neutralize the Red Devils, but they will look to be menacing and clinical in the counter-attacks and their quick attacking moves to torment their rivals and clinch the championship.

Manchester United looks to cap off a perfect Europa League final by defeating Spurs in the final. The Red Devils have won nine of their 14 Europa League matches and remain the only team yet to lose a game in a European competition in the 2024/25 season. They're having a horrible league campaign and are in 16th place with 39 points from 37 games, but look to redeem themselves in Europe.

Ruben Amorim has to get his players charged up for them to maintain their dominance in Europe. He needs them to maintain an organized, compact shape to neutralize Spurs' strengths. Moreover, United have to be clinical on their counter-attacks and take up chances clinically to win the Europa League and qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Ange Postecoglou is poised to miss a host of first-team players for the finale. Lucas Bergvall picked up an ankle injury recently and is out for the game. James Maddison (knee) and Dejan Kulusevski (knee) were also sidelined before the match. Dane Scarlett (groin), Timo Werner (thigh), and Radu Dragusin (knee) are the remaining absentees for the Lilywhites.

Manchester United Team News

Ruben Amorim is also having to deal with a flurry of injuries. The likes of Lisandro Martinez (knee) and Joshua Zirkzee (thigh) are both ruled out for the rest of the season. Matthijs de Ligt and Johnny Evans are still recovering from injuries and must face a late fitness test for the final. Diogo Dalot (heel) and Leny Yoro (ankle) have to pass fitness tests to be fit for this one.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicaro

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie

Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, Wilson Odobert

Forwards: Brennan Johnson, Heung-min Son, Dominic Solanke

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana

Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu

Midfielders: Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte

Forwards: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record

This will be the 205th meeting between these two Premier League sides in their history. Out of that, Manchester United have won 96 games and the Lilywhites have come out on top on 57 occasions. In their last five meetings, the Spurs have won four games and the Red Devils have not won any.

Key Players to Watch in Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United

Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)

Dominic Solanke has been a major driving force for Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, scoring five goals with a 5.58 xG (expected goals) tally as well. He has managed a pretty impressive 26% goal conversion rate too, finishing off chances clinically and being a reliable figure in the key areas.

Solanke has to turn up big for Tottenham in the final for them to oust the Red Devils. The Englishman has to be smart with his link-up play and his movement to disrupt the opponents' defensive shape. He will be required to sneak into all the empty areas in the final third and use his physicality to trouble defenders and get to the end of chances to clinically finish off chances to inspire his side to a win.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes has been the brightest spark in a gloomy 2024/25 season for Manchester United, showing the urgency of running the extra mile for their success. He's enjoyed a prolific Europa League campaign by overperforming his 6.65 xG with seven goals, managing it with a 17% goal conversion!

The Red Devils' skipper needs to be at his proactive and unpredictable best to cause major trouble to Spurs and outwit them in the final. He needs to be smart with his final passes to help create chances for teammates and send them through into key areas. Fernandes will also be tasked with making clever runs into the final third and finishing off chances emphatically to give his side an advantage and help them win the title.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Prediction

The matches between Spurs and Manchester United have been highly dramatic affairs in recent years. Because of the sheer importance of winning the Europa League to ‘save’ both teams' campaigns, this upcoming clash should be a hard-hitting, action-packed clash.

It should be a tightly fought affair with a lot of intense moments and sparks flying in. However, Manchester United's experience in winning such European Cup finals and their sheer dominance in Europe this season should help them just about nudge their way to victory.

Predicted Score: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Manchester United

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