A do-or-die night in Europe: Accumulator Tips for May 21, 2025

The battle to conquer Europe will feature two of the worst teams in the English Premier League this season, with equal chances of lifting the UEFA Europa League at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao (Spain). At the same time, Metz will strive to play in the apex division but must win by a significant margin against Stade Reims on their ground, while Ceramica will be keen to advance after their first-leg advantage. 

Tottenham vs Manchester United

Ange Postecoglou's men have been playing exceptionally well in this competition, with just one loss since the tournament began. Tottenham Hotspur have been lucky in recent fixtures, playing AZ Alkmaar across the two legs in the knockout stage, Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt. They exerted dominance over their most recent opponent in the UEFA Europa semi-finals, defeating the Norway-based side (5-1) on aggregate. 

It hasn’t been the same run for Tottenham in the Premier League as they march here without a breakthrough in six consecutive games, a terrible run that has placed them just points above the drop zone. 

On the contrary, Manchester United are the only unbeaten side in the UEFA Europa League this season. The Red Devils were absolutely fantastic against a solid Atletico Bilbao, scoring seven and conceding once to advance to the final. It was one of the most shocking results so far in this competition as they neutralised their opponent in both legs. It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Red Devils, who have faced Real Sociedad, Lyon and Athletic Club in the knockout stages. 

Unfortunately, Manchester United have now played eight games without a breakthrough in the league and failed to score in five of those fixtures. This has been their worst season in a while in the English Premier League, and a defeat to Tottenham today means they’ll finish in sixteenth spot without continental football next season.

Head-to-Head & Trend

Tottenham Hotspur have recorded three successive wins against Manchester United in their last three meetings.

Tottenham Hotspur are unbeaten against the Red Devils in six meetings.

Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive meetings against Tottenham Hotspur.

Ange Postecoglou has beaten Ruben Amorim in their last two meetings. 

Manchester United have conceded first in five of their last seven matches.

Betting Tips

Ange Postecoglou's men are currently nursing many injuries to key players. With Maddison, Kulusevski, Timor Werner, and Sergio Ruguilon out of this game, it will be hard for Tottenham to produce a positive result. Tottenham have not been themselves lately, but they can revive their season with a win against an unpredictable Manchester United side tomorrow.

The Red Devils last hope this campaign is for them to win the Europa League, and anything aside from that means they’ll have their worst season ever in the Premier League campaign.

This is a very dicey game that could end either way; however, with defence being both sides' issues, I expect an open game with goals at both ends. 

Bet Type: BTTS

Petrojet vs Ceramica

Ceramica FC will face off against the newly promoted Petrojet side at the Petrosport Stadium on Wednesday. This game is a must-win encounter for the hosts, who have failed to win any of their previous six games. Ceramica are the best and most successful side in the competition's history, and without the aim of playing continental football next season, they’ll be keen to record a win here. The quarterfinals of the Egyptian Cup will feature Cermaic, who have been fantastic in recent games. 

Head to head

Ceramica have won three consecutive matches against Petrojet FC.

Ceramica FC have scored more than once in their last three matches against Petrojet FC. 

Betting Tip

Ceramica FC have won this competition back-to-back, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history. The reverse leg ended in an emphatic (4-1) victory for Ceramica on their ground, but we are not certain if they’ll risk their key players for this match. 

Regardless of who the guests play here, they are much stronger than the hosts, and we might likely see an open game with goals at both ends. 

Bet Type: BTTS

Metz vs Stade Reims

The relegation playoff will feature the third-placed team in Ligue 2 and sixteenth place side in Ligue 1. Metz, who finished third in the second division of the French League, played USL Dunkerque and won (1-0) to advance to this stage. Metz were lucky to have reached this round after they were held down by ten men Dunkerque for almost ninety minutes, until Yacine Bammou put the ball in his own net. 

For Stade Reims, they failed to win any of their last three Ligue 1 games and found themselves playing in this round to secure a stay in the Ligue 1. Stade Reims' last game of the season could have saved them their blushes; unfortunately, they played against a Lille side that needed to win to play continental football. It ended in a (2-1) loss on the road just after they were beaten by the relegated Saint Etienne side at home. 

Head-to-Head & Trend

Both teams have won three and four games, ending in a tie over their last ten meetings.

Stade Reims are unbeaten in their last three meetings against Metz. 

Over ten corners have surfaced in nine of their last ten meetings.

Nine of the last ten Metz games have produced more than two goals.

A BTTS has surfaced in nine of the last ten Metz games. 

Betting tip

Metz have been pretty decent this campaign and have scored a whopping sixty-four (64) goals in Ligue 2. They also drew the second-most games in the entire season, even though they ended up in third place.

Stade Reims have been pretty terrible on the road, and they lack the confidence to put the ball in the net. 

The hosts have the lifetime opportunity to return to the apex division, and they’ll have the full support of their home fans against a struggling opponent today. I expect the hosts to be at their best in this first leg, and a win or draw and over 1.5 will do against Stade Reims.

Bet Type: Home W/D & Over 1.5 goals