The UEFA Europa League action intensifies as Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce host Erik ten Hag and JM’s former side, Manchester United in Istanbul this Thursday. Both sides remain unbeaten in this competition, setting up a crucial encounter that could influence the race for the knockout-stage.

Fenerbahce, on the back of a 2-2 domestic draw, will be eager to maintain their unbeaten European home run. Meanwhile, United, still finding their form in Europe, look to capitalise on their recent victory over Brentford in the Premier League.

🟡Fenerbahce Look to Extend European Home Form | Home Win = 3.04💵

Fenerbahce have been in solid form at home, boasting a seven-game unbeaten streak in the Europa League (W4, D3). Mourinho’s side secured four points from their first two matches, with a 2-1 home win over Belgium’s Union Saint Gilloise and a hard-fought 1-1 draw away against Twente.

Now they face a Manchester United side on a redemption mission after their poor start to the competition, and any such Man United side, is sure to be quite a task for any team in the world as they certainly would look to be for Fenerbahce on Thursday.

Though Fenerbahce sit fourth in the Turkish Super Lig, their European ambitions remain high under Mourinho’s guidance. A win against Manchester United would boost their standing in the group, while maintaining their fortress-like form at home.

🔴Man United Aim for First Europa League Win | Away Win = 2.32💵

Manchester United, on the other hand, are looking to secure their first victory in the Europa League this season after consecutive draws. A thrilling 3-3 contest against Porto last time out showcased their attacking potential, but defensive frailties remain a concern for Ten Hag’s men.

The Red Devils will also be inspired by their Premier League win against Brentford last weekend, which ended a five-game winless run, coming into this huge one against a team managed by a man who knows United very well from his time as their boss, Jose Mourinho.

United, and more specifically, their manager Erik ten Hag, currently find themselves under pressure as they sit 12th in the EPL table, well off the pace set by the top teams. They will need a strong showing in Istanbul to not only kick-start their European campaign but take some of the pressure off.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Fenerbahce have several injury concerns, including Jayden Oosterwolde and Nigeria’s Bright Osayi-Samuel, but Mourinho will likely shuffle his squad, potentially playing Fred in an unfamiliar left-back role. The attacking talents of Dzeko, Tadic and Saint-Maximin will be key in troubling United’s defence.

Manchester United are also dealing with injuries, as Casemiro, Harry Maguire, and Bruno Fernandes miss out. Erik ten Hag may turn to Christian Eriksen and Manuel Ugarte to control the midfield, while Rasmus Højlund will spearhead the attack.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 3.72💵

⚽Fenerbahce have won their last two home matches against United, including a memorable 2-1 victory in 2016. With their solid home record, the Turkish side will be confident. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 1.95

⚽Manchester United, despite their struggles in Europe, are unbeaten in their last three (3) matches in all competitions, adding intrigue to the contest. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.44

⚽While there have been at least over 2.5 goals in all the last four (4) meetings between Fenerbahce and Man United, both teams enter Thursday’s clash having seen over 2.5 goals in three (3) of their last five (5) games each. | Main Market: Over 2.5 = 1.67

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In one of the most anticipated fixtures of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona host Bayern Munich at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday and the question on the minds of many ahead of this mouth-watering European fixture is one.

Can Barcelona, now with the man who engineered that famous humiliating record-setting 2-8 defeat against the same opponents in 2020, Hansi Flick, now Barca’s manager, help them avoid yet another huge defeat against Bayern on a UEFA Champions League European night for the 6th straight time?

Both European heavyweights, boasting 11 UCL titles between them, are desperate to secure points after a mixed start to their European campaigns with a win and a defeat each in their first two matches of the new UCL format.

🟣Barcelona Hope to Overcome Bayern Curse | Home Win = 2.46💵

Barcelona enter this clash with confidence, having won five of their last six matches in all competitions. Manager Hansi Flick has enjoyed a bright start domestically, but Barcelona have struggled against Bayern historically, losing their last six encounters against the Germans and by a huge margin too.

A win here would mark a significant shift in their fortunes against the Bavarians with Barcelona fans wondering how they could lift this new curse on their team. Barcelona are coming off an emphatic 5-1 win against Sevilla in La Liga and will hope to replicate that form in Europe starting with this particular one.

🔴Bayern Aim to Extend Dominance Over Barca | Away Win = 2.75💵

Bayern Munich, under new management in Vincent Kompany much like Barca, who are under the guidance of former Bayern manager Flick,  have had Barcelona’s number in recent years, winning their last six UCL meetings, including the infamous 8-2 thrashing in 2020 led by Flick.

Kompany and his Bayern team would know that aside from the changes in the dugout, the Barca side they are about to face on Wednesday is a very different side, performance-wise, to the previous versions. Bayern, who won 4-0 against Stuttgart last weekend, thanks to a Kane hat trick, would have to come prepared for a fight.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Barcelona will miss Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ferran Torres, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araujo through injury, with Wojciech Szczesny deputising in goal. Bayern Munich travel without Aleksandar Pavlovic, Sacha Boey, and Josip Stanisic, while there are slim doubts over Jamal Musiala’s fitness.

Lewandowski will be a key figure for Barcelona, aiming to score against his former club, while Harry Kane’s goal-scoring form is critical for Bayern’s hopes of securing a vital away win.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢| Draw = 4.01💵

⚽Barcelona have won five (5) of their last six (6) home matches in the Champions League and have seen both teams score in four (4) of those games. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 2.09

⚽Bayern, on the other hand, have beaten Barcelona in all their last six (6) encounters in the UEFA Champions League by at least 3 goals or more. | Specials Market: Draw & Away & Over 2.5 = 2.28

⚽There have been over 3.5 goals in four (4) of Barca’s last five (5) games in all competitions while there have been over 3.5 goals in three (3) of Bayern’s last five (5) games. Main Market: Over 3.5 = 1.93

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