Our expert tipster’s Villarreal vs Manchester United Europa League final betting tips are looking at the best odds for this game between two of the biggest sides in European football.
Villarreal v Manchester United
Wednesday 26th May, 8pm
Stadion Energa, Gdansk
Live on BT Sport 1
Villarreal vs Manchester United Preview
Both these sides have had contrasting seasons domestically ahead of this year’s Europa League final. Manchester United have already secured their place in next season’s Champions League by virtue of finishing second behind runaway champions, Manchester City. However, Villarreal endured a disappointing campaign in La Liga, finishing outside the European places meaning a win here is a must if they are to qualify for European football next season. United finished the Premier League season unbeaten away from home, which will stand them in good stead ahead of the final. Villarreal were La Liga’s entertainers, banging in 60 goals but also leaking too many, which cost them a spot in the top six. For a club the size of United, finishing the season with silverware is a minimum requirement whilst Villarreal will be hoping to upset the applecart and emerge victorious in Poland. Who will strike the decisive blow?
Read on for our NetBet odds on the Europa League final as well as our best betting tips.
Villarreal vs Manchester United Odds
Manchester United are the solid favourites for this game and you can back them at odds of 10/11 to win. Villarreal are 17/5 to get the victory whilst the draw in 90 minutes is 23/10.
Villarreal vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Edinson Cavani to score first – 7/2
The veteran Uruguayan is the man for the big occasion. Wherever he has been in his career, he usually comes up trumps. Whether it be for PSG, Napoli or his home country, he has bagged some more crucial goals just when they are needed. He comes into this game having signed a new deal to remain at United next term and scored a truly sensational goal in the 1-1 draw against Fulham in United’s final outing of the Premier League season. With his predator-like instincts showing no sign of abating, he looks good value to score the first goal and set United on their way to the Europa League title.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals – 27/20
These two teams possess quality in attack. As well as Cavani, United can call upon the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Bruno Fernandes to turn on the magic. Fernandes, in particular, has been a revelation this season and is also a cool head from the penalty spot should penalties be needed at the end of extra time. The Portuguese also crafts plenty of assists for his team-mates so United are always a dangerous proposition in attack. Villarreal are also a classy side going forward and Paco Alcacer and Gerard Moreno are a superb partnership. With Raul Albiol in defence, they are also a threat at set pieces so this promises to be a high-scoring game in Gdansk.
First Method Of Scoring – Header – 19/4
As mentioned above, both teams have threats from set pieces. Whether it be Fernandes swinging in a delivery to Cavani or Dani Parejo proving a slick cross to Albiol, both defences will have to be on their mettle. With no Harry Maguire for United, their defence could be breached by a cross without their captain. Cavani is an expert in the air and his movement can be devastating so Albiol and Pau Torres could be in for a long night. The odds of 19/4 for someone to score a header first is extremely generous from NetBet.
