Manchester United take on the visitors Bodo/Glimt in the round 5 match of UEFA Europa League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, November 28th at Old Trafford (Manchester).
Manchester United are embarking on another new era in their post-Sir Alex Ferguson journey. Initially, Erik ten Hag appeared to be the right man for the job, guiding United to a top-three Premier League finish and adding a domestic cup triumph. However, the 2023/2024 season turned into a nightmare, with the club finishing bottom of their Champions League group and 8th in the Premier League. Only their FA Cup victory, notably defeating Manchester City in the final, brought some solace. Despite retaining ten Hag initially, the club's poor start to the new season led to his dismissal. A run of uninspiring draws against Twente, Porto, and Fenerbahçe, along with a solitary win over PAOK, underlined their struggles. Ruud van Nistelrooy, appointed as interim manager, stabilized the ship briefly, but now Ruben Amorim steps in, eager to stamp his authority and rejuvenate the squad.
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Bodø/Glimt are balancing domestic and european ambitions. The Norwegian champions, known as the "Yellow Horde," have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the Eliteserien. They clinched the league title last year and looked set to defend it comfortably in 2024. However, recent domestic form has dipped, allowing Brann to catch up, making the final rounds decisive. Their European campaign has also been turbulent. After cruising past RFS and Jagiellonia in the Champions League qualifiers, they fell to Red Star Belgrade, missing out on the group stage. In the Europa League, they started strong with victories over Porto and Braga, plus a goalless draw with Union Berlin. However, a shocking home defeat to Qarabag has complicated their position. Balancing domestic and European demands appears to have stretched the squad to its limits.
This will be the first-ever meeting between Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt. Playing at Old Trafford gives Manchester United a significant advantage, especially against a team unfamiliar with this level of competition. The quality gap, coupled with United's motivation under new management, suggests a comfortable win for the hosts.
Prediction for the match: Manchester United to win with a handicap of -1.5 goals.
