Man Utd vs Roma predictions, lineups and betting tips: check team news, standout odds and bet builder ideas ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash.
Man Utd vs Roma Match Summary
Competition | Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Manchester, Old Trafford |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Amazon Prime |
Man Utd vs Roma at Old Trafford pits a side in freefall against one of Europe's form teams, and this Champions League fixture arrives at a terrible time for the hosts.
Michael Carrick's side sit 17th in the Premier League, and the club's hierarchy have kept him in charge for this one while they review his future ahead of the international break.
Roma are a different beast. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are unbeaten in Serie A, hammered Udinese at the weekend and arrive off the back of their first European win of the campaign.
History offers United comfort. Across all competitions, they have won their last 5 home meetings with Roma. Gasperini is bracing for "the best Manchester United", and United need to show it.
Man Utd vs Roma Form
Defeat at Chelsea at the weekend stretched United's winless run across all competitions to nine matches, and Europe has offered no refuge after a 4-1 hammering at Como in their last Champions League outing. Bruno Fernandes is still running himself into the ground leading the press from the front, but a leaky defence keeps undoing his work.
Roma are flying. They are unbeaten in 17 Serie A matches, with Udinese the latest side put to the sword, and a 4-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava finally got their Champions League campaign moving. Donyell Malen has been their outstanding performer in Europe, while Gasperini's high press gives opponents no time on the ball.
Man Utd vs Roma Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Man Utd: Patrick Dorgu (Injured/out), Benjamin Šeško (Injured/out), Manuel Ugarte (Injured/out), Luke Shaw (Injured/out), Marcus Rashford (Injured/out), Amad Diallo (Suspended)
Roma: Manu Koné (Injured/out), Lorenzo Pellegrini (Injured/out), Mile Svilar (Injured/out), Paulo Dybala (Injured/doubtful)
Man Utd
Injuries shape United's side of the Man Utd vs Roma lineups, with Shaw and Dorgu absent and Noussair Mazraoui filling in at left-back. United have conceded 13 goals across their last six matches in all competitions, which is why this back line is the worry. Kobbie Mainoo and Carlos Baleba should form the engine room, with Bruno Fernandes leading the line. The captain has made 153 high-intensity pressures in this season's Champions League, and his energy sets the tone.
Roma
Gasperini is without Svilar, Pellegrini and Koné, while Paulo Dybala is a doubt. Pierluigi Gollini deputises in goal behind a back three of Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso. The real threat is Donyell Malen, who has had 26 touches in the opposition box in this season's Champions League, the joint-highest tally in the competition.
Man Utd vs Roma Predicted Lineup
Man Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui; Kobbie Mainoo, Carlos Baleba; Bryan Mbeumo, Youri Tielemans, Matheus Cunha; Bruno Fernandes
Roma
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Pierluigi Gollini; Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso; Nahuel Molina, Bryan Cristante, Marten de Roon, Wesley; Matías Soulé, Rodrigo Mora; Donyell Malen
Man Utd vs Roma Key Stats & Match Facts
Donyell Malen has attempted 4+ shots in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Champions League).
Donyell Malen has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Champions League).
Donyell Malen has provided assists in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Champions League).
There have been 9+ shots on target in 3 of Manchester United's last 3 matches (Champions League).
Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Roma in all competitions.
Man Utd vs Roma Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Man Utd to edge a messy, open game with both sides scoring. United's form is dire, but Roma have gone 32 consecutive away fixtures in the Champions League without a clean sheet, and the projections hand the hosts a narrow edge in a high-scoring contest. Man Utd are 5/4 with AK Bets, a fair price for a side with Old Trafford behind them.
Best Bets
Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides are short of defenders and the model projects a high-scoring game. Neither back line inspires much faith, and each of the last 3 meetings between these clubs in all competitions has produced over 2.5 goals. With Shaw and Dorgu missing for United and Svilar out for Roma, goals at both ends is the way this is heading.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides carry a goal threat and have defensive problems. Roma have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Man Utd in all competitions, and Malen arrives in red-hot form. At the other end, Fernandes, Mbeumo and Cunha have enough about them to trouble a Roma defence with a stand-in goalkeeper.
Man Utd vs Roma Bet Builder
Our Man Utd vs Roma bet builder tips combine a United win, Donyell Malen to score anytime, both teams to score and Mario Hermoso to be shown a card.
Old Trafford has been a fortress in this fixture, with United taking the spoils in each of their last 5 home outings against the visitors in all competitions. The projections also give the hosts the narrow edge.
Donyell Malen has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances in the Champions League, and he is the man best placed to punish a shaky United back line.
Both sides carry goals and both have problems at the back. The projections put both teams scoring at 69.14%, which fits everything these two defences have shown.
Roma press as aggressively as anyone in the competition, and Mario Hermoso will spend the evening dealing with Fernandes and Mbeumo running at him. A booking fits that picture.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 11/1 elsewhere.
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Man Utd vs Roma Talking Points
The big question is whether Carrick can turn the mood. He insists "You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it", and a European night under the lights is his best shot at a reset. Roma's soft spot is on the road, where they have won only two of their last 20 away matches in the competition. That explains why the Man Utd vs Roma betting odds still lean narrowly towards the hosts despite their slump. The man to watch is Malen, who has done all of his European scoring this season between the 50th and 60th minutes, so nobody should be switching off at half-time.
Man Utd vs Roma Predictions FAQs
When is the Man Utd vs Roma Champions League game?
The match is on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Man Utd vs Roma being played?
The match is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where can I watch Man Utd vs Roma on TV?
The match is available to watch on Amazon Prime.
What competition is Man Utd vs Roma in?
Man Utd vs Roma is a Champions League match.
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