Porto vs Man United: Europa League preview, kick-off time, how to watch, team news, and H2H

Here are key details such as kick-off time, how to watch, team news, head-to-head stats, and more about the Europa League fixture, Porto vs Manchester United.

Following a poor run of form, manager Erik Ten Hag will be aiming to bounce back in the Europa League fixture between Porto and Manchester United, scheduled for kick-off today, Thursday, October 3, 2024.

It's fair to say that Ten Hag’s position as head coach of the Red Devils is under scrutiny due to the team’s disappointing performances since the start of the 2024/2025 season.

This fixture could prove decisive for the Dutchman, although many, including Ten Hag himself, believe he still has the backing of the INEOS-led hierarchy at the club.

Despite a shaky start to their 2024/2025 Europa League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Twente, Manchester United’s squad quality makes them potential favourites for the title this season.

Porto enters the match as underdogs, also hoping to secure their first win in the tournament.

With this in mind, here are key details such as how to watch, kick-off time, player injury updates, and more ahead of the much-anticipated Europa League clash, Porto vs Manchester United.

Man United's injury update

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for another 6-8 weeks after experiencing a setback in his recovery.

Shaw has been out of action for eight months, leaving manager Erik Ten Hag to rely on alternative options in the full-back position.

His extended absence has raised concerns about Manchester United’s defensive stability.

In addition to Shaw, Mason Mount is also set to miss several weeks due to injury, further compounding the team’s challenges.

However, Ten Hag has received a boost with Kobbie Mainoo overcoming an injury scare and being declared fit to play for Manchester United today.

Head-to-head (h2h)

• Games played: 8
• Porto wins: 2
• Draws: 3
• Man Utd wins: 3

Kick-off time and venue

The highly anticipated UEFA Europa League fixture, Porto vs Man Utd is scheduled for an 8 pm WAT kick-off today, Thursday, October 3, 2024. at Porto's stadium, the Estadio do Dragao in Portugal.

Where to watch Porto vs Man United in Nigeria

TV channel: Porto vs Man United can be watched on Multichoice's pay TV services, DSTV and GOTV on the sports channel, Supersports.

Live stream: Details on how to watch Porto vs Man United via Live Stream is available HERE.

Porto vs Man United predicted starting lineups

Here are the predicted starting lineups of the two sides involved in the highly anticipated Europa League fixture, Porto vs Man United:

FC Porto's starting XI: (Possible formation: 4-3-3): Costa; Mario, Pedro, Perez, Moura; Eustaquio, Grujic, Gonzalez; Jaime, Omorodion, Galeno.

Man United starting XI: (Possible formation: 4-3-3): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes; Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford.

Predictions

With so much on the line and a difference in the intensity of both sides, we expect a cagey affair in the Porto vs Man United fixture with other games scheduled for the weekend. We predict a draw in this fixture and if both sides come out to play, a win for Porto.

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