Manchester United have never hidden their aspirations to win the Europa League trophy in order to qualify for the Champions League. The Red Devils haven't given up on the Premier League, though, and a number of difficult matches had taken its toll with a lot of injuries to key players, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling and Juan Mata. Celta Vigo decided to take things easy in Primera Division, and rested many of their stars in recent league fixtures, preparing for the big games against Manchester United in Europa League semifinals. That is why Celta Vigo's domestic results were poor and they lost three games in a row. That shouldn't distract us.
Apr 20th 2017 Genk 1:1 Celta Vigo - Europa League
Apr 23th 2017 Celta Vigo 0:1 Real Betis - Primera Division
Apr 27th 2017 Sevilla 2:1 Celta Vigo - Primera Division
Apr 30th 2017 Celta Vigo 0:3 Athletic Bilbao - Primera Division
Apr 20th 2017 Manchester United 2:1 Anderlecht - Europa League
Apr 23th 2017 Burnley 0:2 Manchester United - Premier League
Apr 27th 2017 Manchester City 0:0 Manchester United - Premier League
Apr 30th 2017 Manchester United 1:1 Swansea - Premier League
Celta Vigo 2.70
Manchester United 2.62
Draw 3.20
(Odds taken from Bet365)
With Manchester United tired and exhausted, and Jose Mourinho complaining about the short squad, we should also take into account that their away form in Europe was problematic. The Red Devils won all the home matches at Old Trafford, but just twice in six away games. Celta Vigo were only beaten once in their last eight Europa League games, which are their top priority this season. It is logical to assume that they won't lose to Manchester United in the first leg, and the odds on Celta Vigo, with Draw No Bet insurance, are good at 1.83. Pione Sisto scored against Manchester United twice last season when playing for Midtjylland, and the odds on him finding the net again stand at 3.75.
Draw No Bet - Celta Vigo 1.83 Bet365
Pione Sisto to score anytime 3.75 Bet365