Manchester United are safely through the last 32 of the Europa League while Astana are out of contention.
The reserve fixture at Old Trafford saw United edge a 1-0 win thanks to Mason Greenwood’s strike.
What has been said ahead of the Europa League clash?
Astana head coach Roman Hrygorchuk: “We know we are on a different level to Manchester United. It’s a big occasion for us, as we’ll be playing against a very strong opponent. I don’t think I need to give the players any extra motivation against a team like this. In emotional terms, we’ll be ready in the best way possible.”
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: “We’ve done great to qualify after four games and it gives us an opportunity to give game time to experienced lads who need it. Axel [Tuanzebe], Luke [Shaw] and Jesse [Lingard] have not really had too many games and are coming back from injuries. It’s a great chance for me to give Lee [Grant] his first start for the club.”
Astana vs Man Utd team news
Solskjaer has named 14 teenagers in his 18-man squad after choosing to leave most of his senior players at home.
Defender Max Taylor is among the numerous academy players receiving their first senior call-up, a year after having chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer.
As for Astana, striker Firmin Mubele is unavailable due to a knee problem.
Astana predicted XI: Eric; Rukavina, Logvinenko, Postnikov, Shomko; Maevski, Beysebekov; Rotariu, Sigurjonsson, Murtazayev; Khizhnichenko
Man Utd predicted XI: Grant; Shaw, Tuanzebe, Bernard, Laird; Garner, Levitt; Chong, Gomes, Lingard; Greenwood
How to watch Astana vs Man Utd
The Europa League clash kicks off at 3.50pm GMT.
BT Sport 2 will be showing the game live throughout the UK.
Existing customers can stream the action via the BT Sport app and on their website.
Astana vs Man Utd match prediction
It’s clear Solskjaer won’t be too concerned about the result as he prepares to give game time to a host of youngsters and some senior stars returning from injury.
While United do have some creativity on the pitch in the shape of Greenwood and Gomes, Astana will certainly fancy their chances of pulling off a historic win.
Predicted scoreline: Astana 2-1 Man Utd