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Manchester United logo
Europa League | Group Stage
Oct 27, 2022 at 8pm UK
Old Trafford
Sheriff Tiraspol logo

Man Utd
3 - 0
Sheriff Tiraspol

Dalot (44'), Rashford (65'), Ronaldo (81')
Maguire (84')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Akanbi (22'), Guedes (64')

The Match

Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the Manchester United XI for Thursday's Europa League contest with Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Manchester United and Sheriff Tiraspol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol in Group E.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Saturday, October 22 at 5.30pm in Premier League
Last Game: Real Sociedad 3-0 Sheriff Tiraspol
Thursday, October 13 at 8pm in Europa League

We said: Manchester United 2-0 Sheriff Tiraspol

Coming away from Stamford Bridge with just a point to their name would have disappointed a dominant Man United, who blew Tottenham away at Old Trafford last week and should have no trouble inflicting similar punishment on a managerless Sheriff. The visitors have not possessed a taste for goals in Europe recently, and we can envisage lightning striking twice as Man United advance to the knockout stages courtesy of another two-goal success. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 69.96%. A draw had a probability of 21.9% and a win for Sheriff Tiraspol had a probability of 8.15%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 1-0 with a probability of 20.59%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (17.66%) and 3-0 (10.1%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 0-0 (12%), while for a Sheriff Tiraspol win it was 0-1 (4.86%). The actual scoreline of 3-0 was predicted with a 10.1% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Manchester United would win this match.

Result
Manchester UnitedDrawSheriff Tiraspol
69.96% (-0.0039999999999907 -0) 21.89% (0.039999999999999 0.04) 8.15% (-0.036 -0.04)
Both teams to score 27.28% (-0.181 -0.18)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
35.57% (-0.186 -0.19)64.43% (0.187 0.19)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
16.51% (-0.132 -0.13)83.49% (0.133 0.13)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
82.01% (-0.070999999999998 -0.07)17.99% (0.071999999999999 0.07)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
51.15% (-0.123 -0.12)48.85% (0.124 0.12)
Sheriff Tiraspol Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
33.26% (-0.191 -0.19)66.74% (0.19199999999999 0.19)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
6.27% (-0.077900000000001 -0.08)93.73% (0.079000000000008 0.08)
Score Analysis
    Manchester United 69.95%
    Sheriff Tiraspol 8.15%
    Draw 21.89%
Manchester UnitedDrawSheriff Tiraspol
1-0 @ 20.59% (0.09 0.09)
2-0 @ 17.66% (0.039999999999999 0.04)
3-0 @ 10.1%
2-1 @ 7.14% (-0.035 -0.04)
4-0 @ 4.33% (-0.011 -0.01)
3-1 @ 4.09% (-0.029 -0.03)
4-1 @ 1.75% (-0.017 -0.02)
5-0 @ 1.49% (-0.0070000000000001 -0.01)
Other @ 2.8%
Total : 69.95%
0-0 @ 12% (0.08 0.08)
1-1 @ 8.33% (-0.021000000000001 -0.02)
2-2 @ 1.44% (-0.018 -0.02)
Other @ 0.12%
Total : 21.89%
0-1 @ 4.86% (-0.00099999999999945 -0)
1-2 @ 1.68% (-0.016 -0.02)
0-2 @ 0.98% (-0.007 -0.01)
Other @ 0.63%
Total : 8.15%

How you voted: Man Utd vs Sheriff Tiraspol

Manchester United
87.8%
Draw
5.3%
Sheriff Tiraspol
6.9%
245
Head to Head
Sep 15, 2022 5.45pm
Group E
Sheriff Tiraspol
0-2
Man Utd

Kpozo (38')
Sancho (17'), Ronaldo (39' pen.)
Build-up
Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
Harry Maguire makes timely return to Manchester United squad
Harry Maguire is back on the bench for Manchester United's Europa League contest with Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford.
Oct 27, 19:46
Alejandro Garnacho in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
Alejandro Garnacho handed full debut for Manchester United
Alejandro Garnacho will make his full debut for Manchester United in Thursday's Europa League contest with Sheriff Tiraspol.
Oct 27, 19:29
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured during training on October 26, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo posts social media message ahead of Manchester United return
Cristiano Ronaldo claims he is preparing for his return to the Manchester United first team with the "same commitment and dedication as always" ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol.
Oct 26, 23:43
Anthony Martial celebrates scoring for Manchester United on October 6, 2022
Erik ten Hag provides Anthony Martial injury update ahead of Sheriff Tiraspol clash
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag confirms that Anthony Martial is still on the sidelines with a back problem.
Oct 26, 14:20
Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
Manchester United could be handed triple injury boost for Sheriff Tiraspol clash
Donny van de Beek, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all in contention for Manchester United's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol.
Oct 26, 13:58
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 8, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo will be back in Manchester United squad against Sheriff Tiraspol
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Manchester United squad for Thursday's Europa League contest with Sheriff Tiraspol.
Oct 26, 13:21
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo with manager Erik ten Hag before coming on as a substitute on August 22, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United first-team training
Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention for Manchester United's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol after returning to first-team training.
Oct 25, 18:16
Manchester United's Raphael Varane goes off injured against Chelsea on October 22, 2022
How Manchester United could line up against Sheriff Tiraspol
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol in Group E.
Oct 25, 11:22
Manchester United's Raphael Varane during the match on October 2, 2022
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheriff Tiraspol
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League clash with Sheriff Tiraspol.
Oct 24, 20:03
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