Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Prediction and Betting Tips | 24th October 2024

Jose Mourinho will face his former club Manchester United on Thursday night as Fenerbahce host the Red Devils in a Europa League clash. Mourinho was United's manager the last time the Premier League giants squared off against the Turkish outfit, in November 2016, and they lost the game 2-1.

The Portuguese coach has done a decent job in his early months at Fenerbahce. His team are currently fourth in the league having picked up 17 points from their first eight matches. They are currently unbeaten in their last four games and will fancy their chances against an inconsistent Manchester United on Thursday.

Fenerbahce beat Union SG 2-1 in their Europa League opener before settling for a 1-1 draw with FC Twente in their second match. Mourinho's record against clubs he has previously managed could be a little concerning, however, having won just two of his last 17 such encounters.

Meanwhile, his Manchester United counterpart Erik ten Hag has been under the cosh for a while now. After a poor start to the new campaign, things looked set to turn even more dire last weekend as United found themselves trailing Brentford 1-0 at half-time.

However, the Red Devils sprang into action in the second half and played with a lot more verve than we're used to seeing from them in recent times.

They produced an impressive comeback to earn all three points. Two brilliantly constructed goals scored by Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund helped them seal the deal and take some pressure off the Dutch coach after weeks of turmoil.

After drawing their first two Europa League matches so far this term, United will be desperate for a win on Thursday as they take on Fenerbache.

Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Manchester United have alternated between a win and a loss across their last six matches against Fenerbahce, most recently losing 2-1 away from home in the 2016-17 Europa League group stage.
Fenerbahce have won their last two home matches against Manchester United in all competitions.
The Turkish club are undefeated in their last seven home matches in the UEFA Europa League, winning four and drawing three.
Manchester United have picked up just one win in their last 10 matches in a major European competition.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has managed to win just two of his last 17 matches against sides he has previously managed, drawing four and losing 11.

Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Prediction

Despite their comeback win over Brentford in the Premier League last weekend, there is not much to suggest that the Red Devils will come out on top on Thursday. Mourinho will set his team up to block United out and his side might just eke out a narrow victory here.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-1 Manchester United

Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Fenerbahce to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes