Grimsby vs MU Prediction, 02:00 August 28: Must win order

Pre-match comments Grimsby vs MU

MU entered the new season with high expectations after an impressive preparation period. However, they were quickly "disillusioned" after only the first two matches in the Premier League: losing at home to Arsenal and drawing away to Fulham.

While the defeat to Arsenal still helped MU create a positive feeling in their playing style, the draw with Fulham exposed all their problems. Compared to last season, MU has not improved as much as expected. Despite spending 200 million pounds to recruit new strikers including Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko, the Red Devils still have a deadlocked attack. The inherent weakness in midfield has not been corrected in the context of coach Ruben Amorim trying to use Bruno Fernandes and eliminate young talent Mainoo.

Most of MU's opponents, including Fulham, saw the above problem and tried to exploit it. Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation was too simple and predictable, when MU's two central midfielders were not strong enough to shield the defenders. Meanwhile, the two full-backs supported the attack too poorly, causing the Red Devils' lines to be almost divided and lacking the necessary cohesion. The draw with Fulham therefore created enormous pressure not only on MU but also on coach Ruben Amorim.

Last season, coach Ruben Amorim was unconditionally protected by the MU owners despite the poor results in the Premier League. However, the time of the young Portuguese coach at Old Trafford will be counted down if MU continues to lose matches. Visiting Grimsby Town is an opportunity for MU to win the first victory of the new season, thereby temporarily relieving the pressure that is surrounding them.

Grimsby Town is playing in League Two, the fourth division in England (after Premier League, Championship and League One). In terms of strength, they are of course far behind MU. According to Transfermarkt's valuation, the total value of Grimsby Town's squad is only 3.6 million euros, while MU's is 887.2 million euros, which is nearly 250 times more.

For small teams like Grimsby Town, drawing big names like MU is considered a huge “reward”, and they will go out and give everything they have. This promises to create difficulties for MU.

More importantly, Grimsby Town are in great form in the new season. They are currently 4th in League Two with 6 unbeaten matches (3 wins, 3 draws) and are full of confidence going into the match against MU. Normally, MU will field a reserve team in matches like this. However, coach Ruben Amorim will probably be forced to use many stars to ensure victory. The Red Devils not only have to win, but also need to win big, win convincingly to dispel doubts.

Expected lineup Grimsby vs MU

Grimsby : Pym; Rodgers, Warren, McJannet, Staunton; Amaluzor, McEachran, Turi, Khouri, Burns; Kabia

MU: Onana; Shaw, Fredricson, Maguire; Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Score prediction: Grimsby 1-3 MU