Porto vs Manchester United: Europa League prediction,…

Porto vs Manchester United: Europa League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Manchester United take on Porto tonight in what could be a crucial fixture for the Old Trafford future of Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman is under significant mounting pressure once again after another poor start to the season that has now seen them lose dismally 3-0 in successive Premier League home matches against Liverpool and Tottenham.

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While Ten Hag is still said to have the backing of the United hierarchy for now, it is not too difficult to see that potentially changing in the days ahead with two tough away trips now on tap against Porto and Aston Villa.

United will surely have been considered one of the favourites for the Europa League before a ball was kicked this season, but got off to an underwhelming start when they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Ten Hag’s former club FC Twente.

Porto - who currently sit second in the Primeira Liga table after finishing third last season - are also looking for their first victory in the competition after a shock 3-2 defeat away at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in their opener. The pressure is no doubt on United, however.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Porto vs Man Utd is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time today on Thursday October 3, 2024.

The Estadio do Dragao in Porto will host the match.

Where to watch Porto vs Manchester United

TV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Live stream: Subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Discovery+ app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.

Under pressure: Manchester United must significantly improve to avoid another dismal defeat (Getty Images)

Porto vs Manchester United team news

Porto XI: Costa, Joao Mario, Ze Pedro, Perez, Moura, Gonzalez,Stephen Eustaquio, Varela, Pepe, Aghehowa, Galeno

Subs: Mora,Borges, Fernandes, Gul, Andre Franco, Loader, Jaime,Cardoso Sousa, Vieira, Grujic, Djalo, Claudio Ramos.

Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Eriksen, Fernandes: Rashford, Hojlund, Amad

Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Evans, Lindelof, Maguire, Collyer, Gore, Ugarte, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee

Porto vs Manchester United prediction

United - and Ten Hag - desperately need a result but could not have asked for a tougher trip in the Europa League and know a significant improvement is needed to come away with any points.

Draw, 1-1.