Celta Vigo vs Manchester United: Preview and Predictions

Celta Vigo vs Manchester United
UEFA Europa League Semi Final First Leg
Date: Thursday, 4th May 2017
Kick off at 20:05 UK/ 21:05 CET
Venue: Estadio de Balaidos.

Can Celta de Vigo add the excitement to the semi-final tie with Manchester United by beating the Red Devils in the first leg at Estadio de Balaidos.

If we consider the current form of United’s players, it is far from being a mission impossible for Eduardo Berizzo and his men.

Celta de Vigo

The Argentine manager once again gave rest to his key players as he used a completely reserve lineup in the league outing with Athletic Club on Sunday evening.

The Sky Blues completely gave up on their ambitions in Primera Divison where they suffered three consecutive defeats.

The story is completely different in Europa League where Iago Aspas, John Guidetti & company claimed four wins in last five matches.

Manchester United

Jose Mourinho and his men will be desperate to go all the way in Europa League and secure the Champions League spot for the next season.

The Red Devils seriously compromised their ambitions of ending the Premier League season among top four teams after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Swansea City at the weekend.

However, United will have a very tough task to go past Celta without their best player Zlatan Ibrahimovic who will miss the rest of the season due to injury troubles.

Celta Vigo vs Manchester United: Head to head

This will be the first head to head encounter between the two sides.

Celta are yet to draw a match against Premier League clubs in European competitions. Their overall record is 5 wins and 4 draws from 9 matches. At home, it is 2 wins and 2 draws.

United hold a mediocre record of 12 wins, 19 draws and 16 losses from 47 matches against Spanish oppositions. They have a poor record in away matches at Spain after managing 2 wins and 10 draws from 22 matches, while losing 10.

Celta Vigo vs Manchester United: Prediction

Manchester are not as dangerous in the final third as they are with the Swedish superstar and we don’t see them as favourites in the first leg at Estadio Balaidos.

The value must be with Celta whose players will be extremely motivated to secure a special evening for their fans in Vigo.