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Still searching for their first victory in this Europa League campaign, the Red Devils host Greek side PAOK in Ruud van Nistelrooy's penultimate game as interim manager. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Van Nistelrooy has been in charge temporarily, and the Dutchman has overseen a 5-2 win over Leicester in the EFL Cup and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.
With two matches left to manage before Amorim takes charge, the former Red Devils striker will be hoping to bow out on a high, with the most important task right now being to help the club record their first Europa League win this season.
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PAOK are one of 11 teams, along with Manchester United, that have not recorded a win in the competition this season.
The White-Blacks have lost to Galatasaray (3-1) and FCSB (1-0), before slavaging a 2-2 draw with Viktoria Plzen in their most recent EL clash.
Manchester United vs. PAOK Head to Head
This will be the first ever meeting between both sides, but the Red Devils have won all their home matches against Greek sides by an aggregate score line of 20-1.
However, the English side are winless in their last six European matches, for the second time in their history, but they have never had a seven-match winless streak in Europe.
Manchester United vs. PAOK Team News and Possible Lineups
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The home side have a number of players sidelined, including Antony (ankle), Kobbie Mainoo (muscle), and Tyrell Malacia (knee)
Harry Maguire (ankle) and Leny Yoro (foot) are also sidelined, while Luke Shaw (calf) is yet to feature this season.
Mason Mount has returned to training but is unlikely to feature in this clash, while Christian Eriksen is set to be assessed having missed the last two matches.
PAOK are set to be without former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren, former Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta, and 38-year-old captain Vieirinha, as they have not been included in the team’s Europa League squad, while former Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is sidelined with injury.
Former Red Devils academy star Shola Shoretire, who spent 10 years at the club before leaving on a free transfer to join PAOK last summer, is set to face his former employers if selected.
Manchester United Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Onana (GK); Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Ugarte, Fernandes; Rashford, Zirkzee, Garnacho
PAOK Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Kotarski (GK); JJonny, Kedziora, Colley, Rahman; Camara, Ozdoyev; Despodov, Konstantelias, Taison; Chalov
Manchester United vs. PAOK Predictions & Betting Tips
The Red Devils are strong favourites to pick up a win in this one, given how they have marginally improved since van Nistelrooy took over.
The hosts have a lot of quality in their side that will be too much for the visitors to handle.
Manchester United win
Home team over 1.5 goals
First half over 0.5 goals
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