Recommended Europa League finals today: Tottenham VS Manchester United (with scores)

1. Game background and fighting spirit

Tottenham (17th in the Premier League, 38 points) and Manchester United (16th in the Premier League, 39 points) performed poorly in the league this season, but the UEFA Cup finals became the only way for the two teams to compete for the qualifying for the Champions League next season. If Tottenham wins the championship, it will end the 17-year championship drought, while Manchester United needs to avoid the fourth loss in the last five European finals. Both teams showed resilience in the Europa League: Tottenham eliminated Alkmaar, Frankfurt and other teams in the knockout stage, while Manchester United doubled Athletic Bilbao and suppressed Lyon.

2. Tactical style and core positioning

Tottenham: Focusing on high-level pressing and crossing from the wing (success rate 15%), relying on Solank's fulcrum role and Son Heung-min's counterattack breakthrough. The midfielder has to undertake more offensive and defensive conversion tasks than Suma and Saar, but the interception success rate is only 49%, which is easy to be targeted by Manchester United. The defense line adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation, and the success rate of the central defender of Van der Fen and Romero is 68%, but the full-back's drawdown tactics are likely to expose the gap on the flank.

Manchester United: The three-center-back system emphasizes transmission and rapid counterattack, and B Fey's straight pass and Mount's forward insertion are the core of the offensive.中场卡塞米罗的拦截（场均 2.1 次）与乌加特的覆盖能力可压制热刺中场，但边翼卫马兹拉维与达洛特的防守稳定性存疑，可能被孙兴慜与约翰逊的边路冲击打穿。 In terms of counterattack efficiency, Manchester United's UEFA Europa League counterattack goals account for 43%, and the sprint speed on the side (31.2km/h per game) is the key to breaking the situation.

3. Injuries and lineup impact

Tottenham: The creativity of the midfield has dropped significantly due to Madison (knee injury) and Kulusevsky (ankle) absence. Sal (back injury) is suspected of playing and may be forced to rely on the personal abilities of Son Heung-min and Solank. Goalkeeper Vicario has made frequent appearances recently (three consecutive saves in the semi-finals), but his defense is weak (52% success rate for high-altitude top-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square-square

Manchester United: Lima, De Rigt and Zilkze are absent from the defense line, Maguire and Yoro's combination lack awareness of coordination, and the success rate of high-altitude top-square-top is 65%. Midfielder Eriksen's scheduling ability has improved after his comeback, but Mount's state fluctuations may affect offensive connections.

4. Historical confrontations and key data

Tottenham Hotspur has won 3 wins and 1 draw against Manchester United in the last 6 times, and has doubled down on Manchester United this season (total scores 8-3), with significant psychological advantages. In the European competition, Manchester United reached the UEFA Cup finals four times (1 championship and 3 Asian Games) with superior experience; Tottenham Hotspur again competed for the European trophy after 41 years, with pressure and motivation coexisting. In the set-piece game, Tottenham Hotspur set-piece score rate was 39%, while Manchester United missed a corner kick defense rate of 37%, and the air defense ability of the central defender combination became a hidden danger.

5. Forecast and score reference

Tottenham's high-pressure pressing and wide-border breakthroughs may suppress Manchester United's three-center-back system, but the lack of control in the midfield may be disintegrated by the tandem of B Fee and Mount. Manchester United's counterattack efficiency and set-piece threat are more targeted, especially when Tottenham fullbacks are taking in, Garnacho and Diallo's speed may create murderous intent. We need to be wary of Tottenham's personal ability to break the game, or Manchester United can lock in the victory through overtime experience. Based on the current data, Tottenham can be more optimistic, with reference scores: 1-0, 1-1, 2-1