On the second day of midweek Champions League action, Villareal (0 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) visits Manchester United (0-1-0). The match is slated to kick off at 3 p.m. ET at Old Trafford. Below, we preview the Manchester United vs. Villareal odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
Machester United has the most embarrassing UCL defeat outside of Real Madrid’s Tuesday loss to Sheriff. Man U kicked off UCL action by losing 2-1 to Young Boys, who somehow sit atop Group F.
With F Cristiano Ronaldo and M Paul Pogba leading the way, United once again enters as the favorite. It’ll be facing a Villareal team team that will be down key pieces in F Gerard Moreno and M Francis Coquelin.
Villareal drew Atalanta 2-2 in its Champions League debut. It sits 11th on the La Liga table with one win and five draws.
Manchester United vs. Villareal : Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Manchester United -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Villareal +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +350
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Prediction
Manchester United 2, Villareal 0
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to MANCHESTER UNITED (-200) as the best value on the money line.
I’d put only half a unit on it though as, despite being the more talented side, Man U has struggled to overcome some chemistry issues, as seen against Young Boys. Man U also lost to Aston Villa this past weekend in an EPL match.
Villareal hasn’t impressed in La Liga play, so that’s a bit more reassuring. However, it has given up just 3 goals through 6 games in league play. Man U has given up 5 tallies through 6 games.
Given the stout defenses, I’d put a unit on ONE TEAM TO NOT SCORE (-116).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (+110) as the defenses should limit the opponent’s attack.
Villareal played to a 0-0 draw with Real Madrid Saturday. Man U is coming off two straight 1-0 losses to West Ham and Aston Villa. United has a furious attack, but it’s nothing Villareal hasn’t seen in the last few months.
Expect the visiting backline to be prepared to limit the Ronaldo-led attack.
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