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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Manchester United face Real Sociedad on Thursday evening in the Europa League with both sides having to travel to Turin for the first leg of this last-32 tie.

Current coronavirus restrictions prohibit the entry of English teams to Spain, so the La Liga side have lost any potential home advantage by having the match moved to northern Italy. 

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Latest Odds

La Real enjoyed a 1-0 win at Getafe at the weekend in the Primera Division and the side from San Sebastian are priced at 23/10 (3.30) with bet365 to claim a first leg success.

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United, for their part, have drawn four of their last five competitive matches (in 90 minutes) and another stalemate is offered at 13/5 (3.60), while an away win can be backed at 21/20 (2.05).

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Team News

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heads to Italy without Phil Jones, Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Edinson Cavani, whilst Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay will be assessed.

The Basques boast a squad practically free of injuries, with Miguel Moya and Luca Sangalli the only players likely to miss out.

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Preview

Having suffered a dip in form at the over the Christmas and New Year period, La Real have bounced back in recent weeks and are now unbeaten in their last seven matches (in 90 minutes).

Only Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have scored more La Liga goals than the Basque outfit this term, with Real Sociedad scoring in 21 of their last 25 games in all competitions.

The Spaniards also have the fourth best defensive record in their domestic division, and they will surely make life tough for a United side who are going through an unconvincing patch of form that has seen them win only one of their last six games in normal time.

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Tips and Prediction

Given the visitors' shaky results in recent weeks, opposing them to win against one of La Liga's best teams could be of interest and bet365's price of 8/11 (1.73) for Real Sociedad to win or draw looks like it could provide plenty of value. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

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