Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United: Predictions, tips & betting odds

The Reds are clear favourites to win in Moldova this week and should be able to claim their first European victory of the season

Manchester United face Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday evening in a Europa League game that Erik ten Hag's men cannot afford to lose.

The Reds were beaten 1-0 at Old Trafford by La Liga side Real Sociedad seven days ago and anything but a win in Moldova this week would be a massive blow for United.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United latest odds

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The Moldovans stunned the footballing world by winning 2-1 at the Bernabeu last season against eventual European champions Real Madrid.

Sheriff also won their opening game in Group E last week beating Omonia Nicosia 3-0 and bet365 offer a home win at 11/1 (12.00).

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United for their part are massive favourites at 2/9 (1.22) with the draw at 6/1 (7.00).

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United first goal scorer odds

Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank last week against Real Sociedad yet the Portuguese forward remains the favourite to opening the scoring at 5/2 (3.50).

Bruno Fernandes and Anthony meanwhile can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) with Anthony Elanga and Christian Eriksen both available at 17/2 (9.50).

The shortest priced Sheriff player to break the deadlock is Ibrahim Rasheed at 16/1 (17.00) with the Nigerian striker scoring first last week in Cyprus.

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Manchester United preview

There is pressure on United heading to Moldova, with their defeat on matchday one meaning they cannot afford another slip up.

Realistically the Reds should be far too strong for their opponents on Thursday yet perhaps there could be some interest in opposing ten Hag's men to get among the goals.

United have played three away matches this season, managing just two goals in total and in unfamiliar territory against highly motivated opponents there is every chance that they fail to run riot.

Only two of United's seven competitive fixtures this term have seen over 3.5 goals and backing that low-scoring run to continue makes sense.