Tottenham and Manchester United look to salvage their awful seasons in the Europa League final.
The pregame narrative: The Red Devils and Spurs sit 16th and 17th in the EPL table — safe from relegation but miles away from the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal. Manchester United is favoured to win this final, which would earn it qualification for the Champions League next season.
Check out my best picks for the Europa League final on May 21.
Tottenham vs. Manchester United picks
Best Bet: Manchester United to win (-137)
This final is a laugher.
Tottenham and Manchester United have been two of the most disappointing teams in all of Europe this season — but someone has to win, and I think it’ll be United.
As is tradition, Spurs have picked up some untimely injuries ahead of Wednesday’s final. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are both out, and that duo has combined for 27 goal contributions this season.
Tottenham has been shut out in back-to-back games and has lost five of its last six EPL fixtures dating back to April 6.
It’s not like Manchester United has been much better, also losing five of its last six EPL games.
However, Ruben Amorim is getting a trio of reinforcements back from injury (Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee). That will be key in a game between two teams starved for offence.
Moreover, many players in this group have experience winning a one-off final after besting Manchester City in the FA Cup last season.
Key stat: Tottenham conceded the fourth-most xG in the EPL this season (62.2), per FotMob.
Go to full Europa League betting markets.
Quick pick
Heung-min Son over 2.5 shots (+105): This is likely Son’s last chance to win silverware with Tottenham, and I expect him to be active in Ange Postecoglou’s attack.
The long-time Hotspur missed most of April and early May with an injury, but got his first start in a month on Friday against Aston Villa.
He only had one shot attempt in that game and was taken off after 73 minutes. But the point is, Son is fit enough to play. And he will have to shoulder the offensive burden with Maddison and Kulusevski out.
Son averaged 2.48 shots per 90 in the EPL this season, which ranked in the 68th percentile of all players. He should be able to over-index against a defence which is mediocre, at best.
Tottenham vs. Manchester United picks made at 1:58 p.m. on 05/20/25.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.