The final showdown of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League season will climax this Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Spain, in what promises to be a hugely mouthwatering and pulsating encounter. Africa Foot expert Allan Damba looks into the upcoming big European night.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Match Preview
To reach the final, Manchester United got the better of Spanish La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao with a thumping 7-1 aggregate scoreline. In the first leg, the Red Devils won 3-0 through a Bruno Fernandes brace and a goal from Casemiro. In the return leg, Rasmus Højlund, Casemiro, and a Mason Mount double sealed their place in the final. En route to the final, Manchester United also eliminated Olympique Lyon (7-6 aggregate) and Real Sociedad (5-2 aggregate) in the knockout stages. They are yet to lose a game in this season’s Europa League campaign.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur knocked out FK Bodø/Glimt after a 5-1 aggregate victory in the semifinals. Previously, they eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt (2-1) and Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar (3-2).
In their most recent domestic league matches, Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, while Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-0 by Aston Villa.
Manchester United Recent Form Analysis
Manchester United have won just two of their last five matches, suffering three defeats and recording no draws across all competitions. During this spell, Rúben Amorim’s side has scored 10 goals and conceded eight.
- Last Five Games: 2 Wins, 3 Losses
- Latest Result: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form Analysis
In their previous five games, Tottenham have also managed two victories, along with two losses and one draw. Ange Postecoglou’s men have scored six goals and conceded six during this period.
- Last Five Games: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses
- Latest Result: Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Head-To-Head (Last Five Games)
- Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United
- Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham
- Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham
- Tottenham 2-0 Manchester United
Our Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
Tottenham have dominated this fixture in recent meetings, with three wins and two draws in their last five encounters. However, Manchester United’s unbeaten record in this season’s Europa League makes this final a tricky and unpredictable contest.
We tip Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.76 on 1xBet as the most likely outcome. You can also consider Over 1.5 Total Goals at odds of 1.31 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
The Moroccan fullback has been one of Manchester United’s most consistent performers this season, registering 55 appearances. His defensive stability and attacking support will be crucial against a dynamic Tottenham side in this decisive match.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United Best Odds and Betting Tips
Here are the top betting picks for this UEFA Europa League final:
- Both Teams to Score (YES): 1.76 on 1xBet
- Over 1.5 Total Goals: 1.31 on 1xBet
