Manchester United welcome Real Sociedad to Old Trafford on Thursday as Erik ten Hag's men aim to get off to a winning start in Group E of the Europa League.
The Reds come into the clash following their fourth successive Premier League win at the weekend having seemingly turned a sizeable corner after a desperately disappointing start to the campaign.
La Real meanwhile earned a creditable 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday with the team from the Basque Country making a solid start to the La Liga season.
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad latest odds
These two sides met in the knockout stages of this competition in 2021 with United recording a comfortable 4-0 aggregate win and the hosts are clear favourites to triumph on Thursday at 4/7 (1.57) with bet365.
The visitors meanwhile are on offer at 9/2 (5.50) with the draw at 16/5 (5.20).
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad first goal scorer odds
Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite to break the deadlock, with the former Real Madrid striker available at 3/1 (4.00).
Whether Ronaldo starts remains to be seen with Marcus Rashfordd offered at 13/2 (7.50) and new signing Anthony available at 6/1 (7.00).
For Imanol Alguacil's side, record signing Umar Sadiq can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) and the Nigerian scored on his debut at the weekend, coming off the bench in the second half.
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad preview
The visitors are capable of dominating possession at Old Trafford with Real Sociedad boasting an enviable midfield quartet of Mikel Merino, David Silva, Brais Mendez and Martin Zubimendi.
Whether having the ball will lead to clear goal scoring opportunities remains to be seen and La Real have lacked a killer instinct in the final third over the last year.
Umar Sadiq, purchased for a club record fee should in theory help, yet the fact remains that the team from San Sebastian are far from clinical.
United meanwhile could look to hit them on the break as they did so effectively against Arsenal at the weekend.
La Real are missing their best centre-back in Robin Le Normand an if the Reds can counter-attack as effectively as they did against the Gunners, they could enjoy some success.
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad tips and predictions
Backing a low scoring encounter could prove profitable, with La Real far from prolific and United likely to soak up pressure while trying to counter-attack.
Under 2.5 goals is available at evens (2.00) while the price of 11/8 (2.38) for a United clean sheet could also be of interest.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Under 2.5 goals at evens (2.0) for a 2pt stake with bet365
