Manchester United F.C. vs Real Sociedad Prediction 13 March 2025
Added on 11 March, 2025
Manchester United and Real Sociedad will meet again in the second leg of their Europa League Round of 16 clash after a 1-1 draw in the first match. The question remains: which side will progress to the quarterfinals?
United are enduring a miserable Premier League campaign, sitting in a lowly 14th place—a stark contrast to their usual standards. Even a respectable 1-1 draw against Arsenal hasn’t masked their struggles. However, their European form has been far better, as they accumulated 18 points in the group stage and comfortably finished third, securing their spot in the knockout rounds.
Real Sociedad, meanwhile, faced some challenges earlier in the tournament but made a strong statement in the first knockout round, dispatching Midtjylland with ease (2:1, 5:2). In La Liga, they remain a solid mid-table side, though a recent 0-1 loss to Sevilla highlighted their inconsistency.
Bookmakers favor Manchester United, largely due to their squad’s individual quality, but their current form suggests the tie could be much tighter than expected. Real Sociedad have the ability to hold their own, and a draw wouldn’t be surprising, making this a potentially tense battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Manchester United to win by one goal or draw (yes) 1.65