Pundit Predictions: Who will start at Wembley?

Sunday 21 April 2024 10:00

MUTV pundit and 1977 FA Cup winner Sammy McIlroy has shared his United Predictions for our semi-final against Coventry City at Wembley Stadium.

Erik ten Hag’s Reds are preparing to face Mark Robins’ Sky Blues at 15:30 BST with a place in the final against Manchester City up for grabs. 

MUTV’s live coverage will start at 14:25 and McIlroy is set to provide his analysis alongside a fellow ex-Red, Quinton Fortune. 

Read on to see what Sammy expects from the big game...
SAMMY MCILROY’S PREDICTIONS

The United legend, who made 419 appearances and scored 71 goals for the club, expects the manager to name the same team that started our last match against Bournemouth. 

As you can see, Sammy is confident we will get the job done against a talented Coventry side and he is backing young Kobbie Mainoo to shine at the national stadium.
Line-up: Onana; Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes (C), Rashford; Hojlund.

First scorer: Bruno Fernandes

Correct score: United 3 Coventry 0

Man of the Match: Kobbie Mainoo
WHAT THE FANS ARE PREDICTING

At the time of writing, this is how our supporters feel…

First scorer predictions: 
42% = Rasmus Hojlund
21% = Alejandro Garnacho
16% = Bruno Fernandes
12% = Marcus Rashford
2% = Kobbie Mainoo

Correct score predictions: 
29% = Coventry 1 United 3
20% = Coventry 0 United 3
18% = Coventry 0 United 2
13% = Coventry 1 United 2
5% = Coventry 0 United 4

Man of the Match predictions: 
33% = Bruno Fernandes
21% = Kobbie Mainoo
16% = Alejandro Garnacho
12% = Rasmus Hojlund
5% = Marcus Rashford

You can make your United Predictions in our app until kick-off, although your XI must be in by 14:00 BST. Good luck!

MUTV's live broadcasts from Wembley begin at 14:25 BST.

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