Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United: Forecast, Odds and Bets

May 19, 2025

On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, Tottenham Hotspur will meet Manchester United in the Europa League final at San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The stadium, which holds a capacity of 53,332, will be packed as two of England’s biggest clubs fight for European glory.

Kick-off is set for 21:00 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) and 20:00 BST in the UK. With both sides desperate to salvage their campaigns, this clash promises high drama on neutral ground.

How are both teams coming into this?

Tottenham Hotspur arrive in Bilbao in impressive continental form, enjoying five successive home wins under the stewardship of Ange Postecoglou. Their run through the knockout stages has been marked by attacking intent and a fearless approach, making them favorites among many punters.

Manchester United, guided by Rúben Amorim, have shown grit and resilience to reach the final despite a challenging domestic season. Both clubs currently sit near the bottom of the Premier League table (16th and 17th) and will see this final as a chance to turn what has been a forgettable season into a triumph.

Our forecast

Expect a tight, tactical encounter in Bilbao, with both sides cautious in the early exchanges. Spurs’ fluid attacking style could give them a slight edge, but United’s solidity at the back may neutralize the home side’s threat.

Our prediction leans towards a narrow victory for Tottenham, possibly decided by a single goal or an extra-time moment of magic. A low-scoring affair ending 1-0 to Spurs seems the likeliest outcome, though a draw and penalties can’t be ruled out given the high stakes.