Champions League football returns to Old Trafford tonight, and Manchester United face one of the competition’s most fascinating newcomers.
Founded only in 2017, Azerbaijani champions Sabah have completed a remarkable rise to reach the Champions League for the first time. Their reward is a trip to face three-time European champions Manchester United.
United will be overwhelming favourites, but their shaky start to the season – particularly defensively – gives us plenty to work with for a massive 201.00 Bet Builder.
Our 201.00 Bet Builder
- Over 4.5 goals
- Benjamin Sesko to score 2+
- Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime
- Bruno Fernandes 1+ goals or assists
- Tymoteusz Puchacz 1+ goals or assists
- Joy-Lance Mickels 2+ shots on target
Over 4.5 Goals
We’re expecting goals at Old Trafford.
United have conceded twice in each of their opening three Premier League matches, with their only victory so far coming in a chaotic 5-2 win over Ipswich.
Sabah should not simply be written off either. They scored 18 goals across eight Champions League qualifiers to reach this stage and will arrive with nothing to lose.
With United’s attackers looking to impress and Sabah potentially capable of exposing their defensive weaknesses, we’re backing at least five goals.
Benjamin Sesko to Score 2+
This could be a big opportunity for Benjamin Sesko.
Injuries have prevented the striker from consistently establishing himself in United’s starting XI, but his goals-per-minute return has remained impressive when available.
He scored against Everton at the weekend and should be the focal point of United’s attack tonight. With the Manchester derby coming up on Sunday, we’re backing Sesko to make his case for another start by scoring at least twice.
Bryan Mbeumo to Score Anytime
Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the bright spots during United’s mixed opening weeks.
The Cameroon international has two goals in three Premier League appearances and is averaging 3.7 shots per game.
His direct running from the right should give Sabah plenty to think about, particularly if the visitors sit deep and allow United to dominate possession.
We’re backing Mbeumo to find the net.
Bruno Fernandes 1+ Goals or Assists
When Manchester United are creating chances, Bruno Fernandes is rarely far from the action.
The captain produced a stunning hat-trick and an assist in the 5-2 victory over Ipswich, and he should once again be at the heart of United’s attacking play tonight.
Whether he scores himself or creates one for a teammate, we’re backing Bruno to register at least one goal contribution.
Tymoteusz Puchacz 1+ Goals or Assists
Our first big outsider selection comes from the visitors, and we’re backing them to get on the scoresheet tonight.
Sabah left-back Tymoteusz Puchacz has experience of English football from his spell with Plymouth Argyle and possesses an excellent delivery from wide areas and set pieces.
A goal from one of his corners helped Sabah reach the Champions League proper, and United have looked vulnerable defensively so far this season.
An assist looks his most likely route, but we’re taking Puchacz to score or assist at Old Trafford.
Joy-Lance Mickels 2+ Shots on Target
If Sabah are going to threaten United, Joy-Lance Mickels could be the man to watch.
The Rwanda international has scored 28 goals in 49 appearances since returning to Sabah in 2024 and struck three times during their Champions League qualifying campaign.
He also arrives in Manchester full of confidence after scoring a hat-trick in Sabah’s 5-0 victory over Zira at the weekend.
United have given opponents chances in every Premier League game so far, so we’re backing Mickels to test the goalkeeper at least twice.
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Manchester United against a club founded just nine years ago is exactly the kind of Champions League matchup we love – and we’re going huge for Sabah’s historic trip to Old Trafford.
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