LASK Linz and Manchester United measure strength in Stadion der Stadt Linz, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (8th Finals). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Manchester United presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
LASK Linz :
The home team reaches this stage of the UEFA Europa League (8th Finals) after a home victory by (2‑0) and a draw away by (1‑1) with AZ Alkmaar. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last match he played, for the Bundesliga, he won Mattersburg out by (0-1). In their last 4 home games for the UEFA Europa League, LASK Linz records 4 wins.
For this competition, record a sequence of 4 wins in their last home games. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 7 of the last 8 games for this competition. The team does not usually have problems opening the scoring: he scored the first goal in 6 of the last 8 matches for the UEFA Europa League, of these 6 he reached the break in advantage in 5 and managed to keep the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in Four.
The LASK managed to impose and annul AZ Alkmaar in the two games of the previous phase. With a draw and a victory he qualified, but everything indicates that he should be eliminated in the round of 16. It is not disrespectful to the Austrians, but he will face one of the best teams in the world. You will have to be very lucky, in addition to having two perfect performances, to eliminate Manchester United. That said, he arrives at this first game wanting a favorable result, to be able to return to the game back alive. In this match, Marvin Potzmann and Husein Balic will be absent, being in the medical department.
Manchester United :
The away team arrives at this stage of the UEFA Europa League (8th Finals) after a home victory by (5-0) and a draw away by (1‑1) with the Bruges. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 22 goals scored and 15 suffered; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in his stadium, with 35 goals scored and 11 suffered. The team arrives at this match after a home victory with Manchester City by (2‑0). In the last 4 games he played as a visitor to the UEFA Europa League, Manchester United won 1, drew 2 and lost 1. The defense has been strong and only suffered goals in 2 of the last 8 matches, and its attack has marked with regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 8 games for this competition. This is a team that usually scores many times first: he opened the scoring in 6 of his last 8 matches for the UEFA Europa League, of these 6 he reached the break in advantage in 4 and managed to keep the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 5. In the last 20 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he scored 10 of his 28 goals between minutes (31’-45 ‘).
Manchester United can be considered one of the big favorites for the Europa League title. You must respect all clubs, but we cannot hide the fact that you have a great staff. You must keep your feet on the ground and continue to work seriously, as you can be the champion later. Put this, comes to the next two games determined to get good results. He doesn’t want to make mistakes, because he doesn’t think about going through difficulties and taking unnecessary risks. In this match, Paul Pogba will be absent, for being in the medical department.
