Europa League
2025-05-21 - Tottenham vs Manchester Utd
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: UEFA Europa League - Final
Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao), Spain
Wednesday, 21st May 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Tottenham
Tottenham arrive in Bilbao with a chance to end a 17-year trophy drought and salvage pride from a largely underwhelming campaign. Despite inconsistency in the Premier League, Spurs have flourished in Europe, setting a club record with nine wins in a single continental season.
Ange Postecoglou, the first Australian manager to take charge of a major European final, has already made history - and a win here would add substance to his reputation as a serial winner in his second season at any club.
Confidence will also be high within the squad after defeating Manchester United in all three meetings this season. That psychological edge, combined with a potent attack and a sense of momentum, gives Spurs a real chance to crown their Europa League journey with silverware. However, questions remain about their defensive discipline and their ability to handle the high stakes on the biggest stage.
Manchester Utd
Manchester United’s Europa League run has been a rare bright spot in a turbulent season under Ruben Amorim. Unbeaten throughout the competition, the Red Devils have impressed offensively, netting 35 goals - a tally surpassed by only three teams in Europa League history. Another three goals in this final would earn them the all-time record.
This will be United’s ninth European final, and Amorim has the opportunity to join an elite list of managers to win a major trophy in their debut season at Old Trafford.
However, recent head-to-head form is cause for concern: United are winless in their last six meetings with Tottenham, including three defeats this season. Avoiding a fourth loss to the same opponent in a single campaign, a feat last suffered in 1985/86, will be a major motivator.
Despite their domestic inconsistencies, United’s European pedigree and firepower give them a solid foundation. If they can tighten up defensively and shake off their Spurs hoodoo, they have every reason to believe they’ll be lifting the trophy in Bilbao.
The Betting Verdict
This is a finely balanced clash between two teams desperate to end their season on a high. Tottenham have had the upper hand in recent meetings, but Manchester United's unbeaten run in the Europa League and prolific goal-scoring form cannot be ignored.
The Red Devils seem to rise to the occasion on the European stage, and with the attacking depth at their disposal, they are well equipped to handle the pressure of a final.
Tottenham’s run has been admirable, but their defensive vulnerabilities, especially against dynamic teams, could be their undoing here. While it may be tight, the value lies in backing United to edge their way to glory, possibly in extra time or on penalties if necessary.
The Pick :
Tottenham 1-2 Manchester Utd
