Como welcome Manchester United tomorrow in what promises to be an intriguing clash, with both sides boasting plenty of attacking quality.
Como host Manchester United on matchday three of the Champions League league phase. Cesc Fàbregas' side beat RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opener, lost 3-2 at Feyenoord last week and then won 3-1 at Fiorentina on Sunday. Michael Carrick's United are winless in six games in all competitions. They lost 2-0 at Atlético Madrid, where Leny Yoro was sent off, and drew 1-1 at Leeds on Sunday. Lisandro Martínez is a doubt after coming off at half time at Elland Road. Both teams have scored in seven of Como's nine games. Sven Jablonski is the referee.
Como vs Man United Bet Builder Tip
Our Como vs Man United Bet Builder Tip includes the following legs:
- Nicolas Paz Over 1.5 - Shots On Target
- Bryan Mbeumo Over 1.5 - Shots On Target
- Bruno Fernandes - To Score Or Assist
Best odds available of 10/1 at bet365 at the time of writing.
Nico Paz has hit 2+ shots on target in 4 of his last 9 starts, so there is some inconsistency with this line. However, he is central to Como’s attack, with the majority of their attacking play going through him. Manchester United have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Cesc Fabregas will likely encourage his side to be aggressive and get forward. Como have also averaged 6.5 shots on target per game across their last 10 matches, suggesting they should create opportunities. Paz has the attacking involvement to make this an interesting selection, although he will need to be more clinical than he has been in some of his recent starts.
Mbeumo has registered at least 1 shot on target in all 9 of his listed starts this season, reaching 2+ in 3 of those games. As one of Manchester United’s leading goal threats, he should have opportunities to test Como’s defence. His consistent shooting output is encouraging, particularly given his importance to United’s attacking play. The main concern is that he has only managed 2 or more shots on target in a third of these starts, meaning this line requires an improvement on his usual output. Nevertheless, his confidence and attacking responsibility make him a player to watch.
Bruno Fernandes has recorded 4 goals and 1 assist this season, although those contributions have come in just 2 games. Despite the recent inconsistency, he remains central to Manchester United’s attacking play and is often involved in creating their best opportunities. His ability to dictate attacks, create chances and arrive in dangerous positions gives him multiple routes to a goal contribution. If United are to get the better of Como, Fernandes is likely to play a key role. With his influence in the final third, backing him to score or assist offers an alternative to relying solely on his shooting numbers.
Como vs Man United Best Bets
Best Bet: Both teams to score at 13/25
Como have conceded in eight of their nine games this season, keeping a clean sheet only in the 0-0 draw with Roma. They have scored in seven of the nine, and both teams have scored in seven of their matches, including the 4-1 win over Leipzig and the 3-2 defeat at Feyenoord.
United have conceded in nine of their ten games, with the 4-0 win over Sabah the only clean sheet. They have scored in seven of the ten, and Bryan Mbeumo and Fernandes have four goals each. Both teams have scored in six of United's ten games, including each of their last three league games.
Como average 19.7 shots and 1.85 xG per game. United concede 1.43 xG per game and allowed 1.41 at Leeds on Sunday. Unibet offers 13/25.
Who Is the Favourite to Win Como vs Man United?
Como are 5/4 with bet365 and Unibet after five wins, two draws and two defeats in nine games this season. They are unbeaten in three home games. The draw is 11/4 with bet365. United are 19/10 with bet365 and 39/20 with Unibet, despite winning only two of their ten games this season.
Como vs Man United Score Prediction
Como 2-1 Man United at 15/2
Como have the stronger attack. They have scored 18 goals in nine games from 16.62 xG, averaging 19.7 shots per game. At home they have scored six goals in three games from 7.30 xG and 20.7 shots per game, beating Leipzig 4-1 and Parma 2-1 before a 0-0 draw with Roma. Anastasios Douvikas has five goals in nine games, Martin Baturina has three goals and two assists, and Paz has two goals and four assists. They have scored three or more three times this season, including Sunday's 3-1 win in Florence.
United's defence gives Como plenty to aim at. They have conceded 15 goals in ten games from 14.28 xG against, and they have conceded in nine of the ten. Away from home they have let in eight goals in five games, losing at Hull and Atlético Madrid. Their attack has dried up on the road, with four goals in five away games and 1.20 xG per game. Mbeumo scored at Leeds on Sunday and has four goals this season, as has Fernandes. United are without Yoro, Benjamin Šeško, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte, and Martínez is a doubt.
Como have kept only one clean sheet, and United have scored in seven of their ten games, so both teams should score. Como have won five of their nine games, and United have won two of ten and none of their last six. Como's home attack and United's away defence point to a home win, with United getting one back. Unibet offers 15/2 on Como 2-1 Man United.
Como vs Man United Predicted Lineups
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Ramón, Valle; Milla, Da Cunha; Jesús Rodríguez, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
Man United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Amad, Tielemans, Fernandes; Mbeumo.
Out for Como: Assane Diao. Moise Kean and Trevoh Chalobah are doubts.
Out for Man United: Leny Yoro (suspended), Benjamin Šeško, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte. Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Ayden Heaven are doubts.
