Manchester United's preparations for the new season are almost done, but a clash with Fiorentina at Old Trafford this weekend offers one final tune-up.
And it possibly also will mean a welcome for new signing Benjamin Sesko, with the striker potentially to be unveiled before kick-off if United can get the deal formalised in time.
United have shown signs of improvement over the summer, and their business has begun to look reasonably impressive. Now, as they finish off their pre-season preparations with the visit of the Serie A side and the return of David de Gea, there's a chance to build momentum.
The Sporting News has you covered with a full preview and the latest tips and odds for this one.
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Manchester United vs. Fiorentina pre-season friendly prediction
Manchester United have shown signs of cohesion and improved patterns of play this summer, and so siding with them to finish their summer with a flourish seems a good shout against Fiorentina.
United are priced up at 4/6 with Sky Bet while Fiorentina are the underdogs with odds of 3/1 with the same firm. The draw is priced up at 13/5.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Fiorentina
- Manchester United are rated as a 57.1% implied chance to beat Fiorentina for this pre-season friendly.
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Manchester United vs. Fiorentina predicted lineups
Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1, right to left)
- Bayindir (GK) — Yoro, Maguire, Shaw — Dalot, Fernandes, Mainoo, Dorgu — Mbeumo, Cunha — Hojlund
Injured: Onana (doubt, thigh), Martinez (knee), Mazraoui (hamstring), Zirkzee (doubt)
Suspended: None
Fiorentina predicted lineup (3-5-2, right to left)
- De Gea (GK) — Comuzzo, Mari, Ranieri — Dodo, Mandragora, Richardson, Fagioli, Gosens — Beltran, Kean
Injured: Kouame (knee), Nzola (knee)
Suspended: None
Manchester United vs. Fiorentina latest odds, correct score betting
Our 3-0 prediction is at good odds of 13/1 with Betfair but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at to add some value. Here's some of the most likely according to the Irish firm.
| Result | Odds* |
| Draw 1-1 | 13/2 |
| Man Utd 2-1 | 7/1 |
| Man Utd 1-0 | 15/2 |
| Man Utd 2-0 | 8/1 |
| Man Utd 3-1 | 11/1 |
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Manchester United vs. Fiorentina team news: Will Sesko play?
- Benjamin Sesko's move will not be completed in time for him to feature for United, but the signings of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are seemingly ideal for the two in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, and it will now just be about getting things to gel at Old Trafford.
- Fiorentina are heading into the season with a bit of uncertainty surrounding some key players, as there is reported interest in both centre-back Patrick Comuzzo and midfielder Amir Richardson.
- United legend David de Gea will also play against the side he made 545 appearances for over 12 years for the first time since his departure in 2023.
Manchester United vs Fiorentina Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this clash has Manchester United to be winning at HT and FT, Over 2.5 Total Match Goals and Both Teams to Score, available currently with Sky Bet at just short of 4/1
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How to watch Manchester United vs. Fiorentina: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Time: 12:45 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: MUTV