Como vs Manchester United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 21, 2026
On October 21, 2026, Como and Manchester United will face each other in the third round of the Champions League league phase. Cesc will attempt to overcome his old rival.
Como vs Manchester United team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Giuseppe Sinigaglia" sensationally won the battle for fourth place in Serie A against Milan and Juventus last spring. They have also made a decent start this season, although there was one clear slip-up in the form of a defeat to newcomers Frosinone. Manchester United had already written off last season and brought in Carrick as a "caretaker" until the summer — but with him in charge, they finished third in the Premier League. However, after the summer break they immediately lost to Hull, then crashed out of the League Cup after a 2-3 home defeat to Brighton, and there were plenty of other setbacks as well.
The Italians made an excellent European debut, thrashing experienced RB Leipzig 4-1. They then travelled to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord, scored twice, but still suffered a 2-3 defeat.
The English giants began with a convincing win, but their opponents were newcomers Sabah. In the second round, they faced experienced Atletico Madrid. United lost in Madrid and were also reduced to ten men.
Previous matches: Como vs Manchester United
The Red Devils will visit such an opponent for the first time.
The visitors are out of form, and Como must take advantage of that. We are backing a home win with a "0" handicap (odds — 1.67).
Como vs Manchester United: key statistics and trends
- Como have recorded one win and one defeat in the League
- Como score an average of 1.5 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- In 67% of Como matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.5 goals per match
- Manchester United lost away from home after winning their opening match at home
- Manchester United score and concede an average of 1.5 goals per match
- In 67% of Manchester United matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.0 goals per match
Como vs Manchester United: possible starting line-ups
Como play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Bute - Valle, Chalobah, Ramon, Couto - Da Cunha, Mijlla - Baturina, Paz, Diao - Douvikas
Manchester United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Lammens - Dorgu, Martinez, Yoro, Mazraoui - Mainoo, Tielemans - Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo - Sesko
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