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FC Barcelona vs Manchester United FC, Europe 2022-23 PLAYOFF ROUND

UEFA Europa League · 2022-23
Thu 16 Feb 2023 · 17:45 UTC Camp Nou HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Barcelona vs Manchester United FCEurope at Camp Nou.

Match Details

  • Referee Alberto Tegoni
  • Referee Maurizio Mariani
  • Referee Massimiliano Irrati
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Daniele Bindoni
  • Referee Simone Sozza

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
12 Feb Villarreal CF A 1–0 W
05 Feb Sevilla FC H 3–0 W
01 Feb Real Betis Balompie A 2–1 W
28 Jan Girona FC A 1–0 W
22 Jan Getafe CF H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb FC Barcelona A 2–2 D
12 Feb Leeds United FC A 2–0 W
08 Feb Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
04 Feb Crystal Palace FC H 2–1 W
28 Jan Reading FC H 3–1 W
22 Jan Arsenal FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Barcelona is hosting Manchester United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' The travelling Manchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcos Alonso, as he is very good at scoring at Camp Nou with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 30' FC Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Jadon Sancho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 41' Another substitution for FC Barcelona to replace Pedri by Sergi Roberto on 41 minute.
  • 43' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 43.
  • 48' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' GOAL! Marcos Alonso scores on 50. Assisted by Raphinha
  • 53' What an equalizer from Marcus Rashford!
  • 58' Fred needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 59' Sensational shot from Jules Kounde. Manchester United FC is back in the lead.
  • 64' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Casemiro on 65.
  • 66' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Erik ten Hag gets a Yellow card.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Andreas Christensen. He replaces Marcos Alonso on 66 minute.
  • 67' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Andreas Christensen. He replaces Marcos Alonso on 67 minute.
  • 68' Alejandro Balde is replacing Jordi Alba for the FC Barcelona side.
  • 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tyrell Malacia.
  • 73' Tyrell Malacia is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 76' GOAL! Raphinha scores on 76.
  • 81' It’s high time Erik ten Hag made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Jadon Sancho is replaced by Alejandro Garnacho.
  • 83' FC Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ferran Torres is hanging Raphinha on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alejandro Balde made 513 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Barcelona50% Draw26% Manchester United FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

FC Barcelona or Draw
76%
Draw or Manchester United FC
50%
FC Barcelona or Manchester United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona34% Draw46% Manchester United FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona

Handicap FC Barcelona covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 11% 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% 53%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
33%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
21%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.