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

UEFA Europa League · 2022-23
Thu 23 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs FC BarcelonaEurope at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Clement Turpin
  • Referee Nicolas Danos
  • Referee Pignard Jeremie
  • Referee Jerome Brisard
  • Referee Willy Delajod
  • Referee Benjamin Pages
16 games this season 🟨 1.9/game 7.6 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb FC Barcelona H 2–1 W
19 Feb Leicester City FC H 3–0 W
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Feb Manchester United FC A 1–2 L
19 Feb Cadiz CF H 2–0 W
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

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. Manchester United FC is hosting FC Barcelona for another epic battle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcos Alonso made 409 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' 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.
  • 18' What a strike from Robert Lewandowski! The score is 0-1.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' It looks surprising FC Barcelona does not make any changes. Frenkie de Jong has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
  • 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Barcelona that had 513 games and scored 767 goals.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Antony. He replaces Wout Weghorst on 46 minute.
  • 47' Goal! Fred scores his 17 goal in 409 matches.
  • 52' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 60' Manchester United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 65' Aaron Wan-Bissaka needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 25 Yellow cards this season.
  • 67' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Aaron Wan-Bissaka departs to be replaced by Diogo Dalot.
  • 70' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Sergi Roberto is replaced by Ferran Torres.
  • 71' Robert Lewandowski is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Robert Lewandowski. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' What a strike from Antony! The score is 2-1.
  • 75' Ansu Fati has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raphinha on 75 minute.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alejandro Garnacho on 78.
  • 82' FC Barcelona manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcos Alonso is hanging Ronald Araujo on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Busquets.
  • 86' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 86.
  • 88' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Marcus Rashford by Scott McTominay on 88 minute.
  • Another three points for Manchester United FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Manchester United FC or FC Barcelona 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC44% Draw27% FC Barcelona29%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or FC Barcelona
56%
Manchester United FC or FC Barcelona
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC29% Draw48% FC Barcelona23%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 69% 31%
+1 69% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25%

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