- Manchester United meets Villarreal in the finals of the UEFA Europa League set to kick off Wednesday.
- Man U are the heavy favorites to win the trophy, with -115 moneyline odds compared to +340 for Villarreal.
GDAŃSK, Poland – Manchester United will attempt to capture the first silverware of the Solskjaer-era as they meet Villarreal in the finals of the Europa League Wednesday.
Both teams would love to take home the trophy, but Manchester United are the heavy favorites to win their second Europa League title in the last five years.
Betting odds are available for the match across all major online sportsbooks , with many bookies placing minimal confidence in Villarreal.
Europa League Final: Manchester United vs. Villarreal Betting Odds – 5/26/21 3:00 p.m.
- Villarreal +340
- Manchester United -115
- Draw +240
- Spread: MU -0.5 (-115)
- O/U: 2, 2.5 (-120, -100)
Following their poor performance in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Manchester United found themselves in the Europa LeagueWhile they could have wilted under the lack of motivation, United have taken the opportunity to shine in the Europa League en route to the finals of the competition.
United notched five wins and two draws on their way to the final before dropping the second leg of their tie with Roma in the semis.
Now, United will hope to bring home their first piece of hardware under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and their second Europa League title in five years.
In terms of scoring, United’s offense has been producing goals effectively on the European stage. They have netted 18 goals in their first eight Europa matches, with Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani leading the way.
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Cavani has been exceptionally on point in his 34 years of age, scoring five Europa goals and goals in seven of the last ten overall games including this launch from near the half-line last week.
EDINSON CAVANI. MY WORD. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OGf2zFHUlm
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 18, 2021
Cavani will have a tough order on Wednesday as he goes up against a stiff Villarreal defense. Villarreal has not lost a game in their last 12 Europa League matches held outside of Spain and has kept a clean sheet in their last five outright.
Those looking to bet on soccer will likely want to back Manchester United, as they have the most pressure on them of the two clubs.
A win for United would be a nice addition to their trophy case while also building some confidence for the season.
A loss would be a massive disappointment that will likely lead to major changes in the starting XI and coaching positions in the near future.
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