Manchester United already know their UEFA Europa League campaign will continue into 2023, but they are second in Group E with three points separating them from table-toppers Real Sociedad.
Erik ten Hag’s side head to Spain needing a convincing win if they are to avoid finishing second in their group and facing a playoff against one of the teams who dropped out of the Champions League.
Having lost to the La Liga club 1-0 at Old Trafford in September, the Red Devils will have to win by a two-goal margin to secure top spot.
United go into the match off the back of a 1-0 win over West Ham, while Sociedad suffered a 2-0 defeat to Real Betis last time out, but Imanol Alguacil’s side are the only team in the competition with five wins from five group games in 2022/23.
What time is Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United?
Real Sociedad play host to Manchester United at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain. It kicks off at 5.45 p.m. GMT on Thursday, November 3.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Thurs, Nov 3 | Thurs, Nov 3 | Thurs, Nov 3 | Fri, Nov 4 |
| Time | 17:45 GMT | 13:45 ET | 11:15 ET | 04:45 AEDT |
How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 1 | TUDN | — | — |
| Streaming | BT Sport website/app | Paramount+, ViX+, TUDN website/app, fuboTV | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Europa League matches are carried across BT Sport streaming and TV platforms. United’s match will be shown on BT Sport 1.
USA: Spanish-speaking viewers can watch the match on TUDN or stream on ViX+ and fuboTV. The match can be streamed via subscription service Paramount+ for English-speaking viewers.
Canada: Every Europa League match all season long is broadcast in Canada via DAZN.
Australia: Every Europa League match all season long is streamed in Australia via Stan Sport.
Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United predicted lineups
Cristiano Ronaldo started the wins over Sheriff Tiraspol and West Ham last week and could keep his place. Harry Maguire was also back in the fold and didn’t put a foot wrong so should start again, with Victor Lindelof still recovering from illness.
Antony will also be assessed, while Anthony Martial could be available, but Raphael Varane remains sidelined.
Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw — Casemiro, Eriksen — Elanga, Fernandes, Rashford — Ronaldo
Jon Karrikaburu led the line for Sociedad in their last Europa League outing but Imanol could resort back to two up front in Carlos Fernandez and Alexander Sorloth for this one.
Former Man City star David Silva — who won the controversial penalty by which La Real sealed victory at Old Trafford — is expected to be out until January with a thigh injury, and Takefusa Kubo has a shoulder injury. Full-back Alex Sola is hoping to be fit.
Real Sociedad lineup (4-1-3-2): Remiro (GK) — Gorosabel, Le Normand, Pacheco, Rico — Zubimendi — Mendez, Marin, Merino — Fernandez, Sorloth
Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United betting odds
United have turned a corner since they last played Sociedad in September with things finally starting to click under Ten Hag. United’s attacking talent are linking up well with Marcus Rashford finding his best form and that will cause plenty of concern for the Spanish side.
However, Sociedad have conceded just once in five matches in the Europa League this season, winning all five games. David de Gea could well be in for a busy night at the other end.
| UK (Sky Bet) |
USA (Caesars) |
Canada (Sports Interaction) |
Australia (Ladbrokes) | |
| Real Sociedad win | 11/5 | +220 | 3.05 | 21/10 |
| Draw | 12/5 | +250 | 3.40 | 12/5 |
| Manchester United win | 11/10 | +115 | 2.18 | 23/20 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/11 | -138 | 1.71 | 8/11 |
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | -163 | 1.56 | 3/5 |
