Manchester United 4–0 Sabah
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Matchday 1 · Thursday 10 September, 21:00
Manchester United beat Sabah 4–0 at home on matchday 1. After the match, Manchester United are 21st with 3 points, with a 60% chance of going through (top 8: 2%). Sabah are now 25th with 3 points, with a 4% chance of going through (top 8: <1%).
Before kick-off
What the model expected, based on team ratings before matchday 1.
The outcome the model rated most likely (83%). The model's most likely score was 2–0 (13%); the actual score had a 9% chance. Expected goals before the match: Manchester United 2.8, Sabah 0.6.
Chances before and now
Before matchday 1 compared with now, after all results so far (including later matchdays).
| Team | Through (top 24) | Top 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 81% → 60% | 18% → 2% |
| Sabah | 3% → 4% | <1% → <1% |
Form and fixtures
Both teams' Champions League matches: results so far and what is still to come.
Manchester United
- MD1WSabah H this match4–0
- MD2LAtlético de Madrid A0–2
- MD3LComo A1–4
- MD4Roma H3 November
- MD5Sporting CP A25 November
- MD6Leipzig H8 December
- MD7Bayern München H20 January
- MD8Villarreal A27 January
Sabah
- MD1LManchester United A this match0–4
- MD2WSlavia Praha H2–0
- MD3LBorussia Dortmund H1–2
- MD4Viking A4 November
- MD5Barcelona H25 November
- MD6Villarreal A8 December
- MD7Napoli H20 January
- MD8Arsenal A27 January
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of Manchester United vs Sabah?
The match finished 4–0 (Champions League, matchday 1).
Was Man United vs Sabah a surprise?
Before kick-off the model gave Manchester United a 83% chance of winning, a draw 12% and Sabah 5%. The outcome the model rated most likely (83%). The model's most likely score was 2–0 (13%); the actual score had a 9% chance.
How did the result change Manchester United's chances?
Before matchday 1, Manchester United had a 81% chance of going through (top 8: 18%). Now it is 60% (top 8: 2%).
How did the result change Sabah's chances?
Before matchday 1, Sabah had a 3% chance of going through (top 8: <1%). Now it is 4% (top 8: <1%).
When was Manchester United vs Sabah played?
Thursday 10 September, 21:00 (Champions League, matchday 1).
Big matches coming up
For each match: win probabilities and what every result means for both teams' chances of going through.
Other matchday 1 fixtures
- AEK Athens – LASK (1–0)
- Club Brugge – Aston Villa (2–3)
- Borussia Dortmund – Villarreal (3–2)
- Porto – Manchester City (0–2)
- Lille – Real Betis (2–3)
- Real Madrid – Inter (2–1)
- Barcelona – Feyenoord (5–1)
- Stuttgart – Viking (3–1)
- Liverpool – Atlético de Madrid (2–1)
- Paris Saint-Germain – Slovan Bratislava (6–1)
- Sporting CP – Galatasaray (3–1)
- Napoli – Arsenal (0–1)
- Fenerbahçe – Roma (1–1)
- PSV Eindhoven – Shakhtar Donetsk (1–1)
- Como – Leipzig (4–1)
- Bayern München – Bodø/Glimt (5–0)
- Slavia Praha – Lens (2–3)