Newly appointed manager Rubin Amorim has his first match in charge at Old Trafford when Manchester United host Bodo/Glimt in Round 5 of Europa League. The Norwegian side will make a visit to England on Thursday, 28 November. The Yellow Horde draw confidence ahead of this game following their winless run of away fixtures in Europa League this season.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt: Match Preview
Playing under the new manager Amorim, United had to bear a 1-1 away draw against Ipswich Town in the last game, despite Rashford’s second-minute goal. However, a return to form is essential for United against Bodo, having earned just six points across four rounds in Europa League. The home side is undefeated in the previous five games across all competitions while winning three. Red Devils have also maintained dominance at Old Trafford where they won four of the last five fixtures, sharing a stalemate with Chelsea in the other. With three draws and a victory, Manchester United are currently present in the fifteenth position of the Europa League table.
Bodo/Glimt finally broke their winless sequence in Eliteserien against Odd to stay strong in the title race, leading the table with one point. The Yellow Horde have only one victory in the previous five matches while losing two, including Europa League defeat against Qarabag. But two victories and a draw at the start of the campaign have kept them three positions ahead in the points table. Bodo/Glimt have also produced a five-match unbeaten streak on their travels before this game, though concluding three draws.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt: Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt will be playing each other for the first time this Thursday. United have not played against any Norwegian side before this meeting. However, Bodo/Glimt faced off against Arsenal twice in Europa League 2022/23 campaign and endured defeats in both fixtures without finding the back of the net.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof are long-term absentees for United through injuries. Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire are nearing full fitness, though this match arrives too early for their comebacks. Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt will be without Samuel Burakovsky, Daniel Bassi, Gaute Vetti and Syver Skeide due to injuries. Jostein Gundersenv will also be sidelined following a red-card suspension for one match.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Onana (GK), Mazaroui, De Ligt, Martinez, Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Shaw, Fernandes, Zirkzee, Hojlund.
Bodo/Glimt Predicted Lineup
Haikin (GK), Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan, Evjen, Berg, Saltnes, Zinkemagel, Hauge, Mikkelsen.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt: Match Preview
Playing at Old Trafford, United have shown their strength by striking at least two goals in four of the previous five matches, scoring 13 in total. On the flip side, Bodo/Glimt have also notched multiple goals in the previous three away fixtures. However, Amorim’s men will be confident defensively at home, keeping consecutive clean sheets in the last two games. Meanwhile, the Yellow Horde has held a shaky defense recently, conceding more than one goal in four of the recent five matches. Given these numbers, we back Manchester United to find three crucial points against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.
Manchester United vs Bodo/Glimt Predicted Result: 3-1 victory for Manchester United
