Manchester United - Man Utd
Man Utd vs Roma brings a struggling Manchester United side face to face with a confident Italian visitor at Old Trafford. The Red Devils sit at the bottom of the Champions League table after a bruising run, while Roma arrive in the middle of the pack with goals in their boots. Gian Piero Gasperini has built a side that bounces back fast. Michael Carrick, on the other side, is fighting to calm the club that has lost patience with bad results.
Preview: Man Utd vs Roma
United are are 16th in the Premier League, which is their worst start to a top-flight season. Last weekend brought a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, and that came after a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. In the UCL, they were beaten 4-1 by Como, a result that left the fans stunned. The team has gone a long stretch without a win, and the goals against column keeps growing.
The pressure on Carrick is clear at the moment. The board has decided to stick with him for now, but that backing only lasts as long as results improve. His players look short on confidence, and loose passes in midfield have often led to danger. A home night in Europe is a good chance to turn things around, yet United must first stop the mistakes that keep hurting them.
Roma could not be in a better mood. They hit five goals past Udinese, a win that showed how many ways this team can hurt an opponent. Then came a 4-2 win at home against Cagliari in Serie A, where they had to come from behind. That comeback told Gasperini plenty about the strength of his group.
Two young players from the club’s own academy, Emanuele Lulli and Niccolo Pisilli, scored in that game. Gasperini was quick to praise the youth setup after the final whistle. Roma now travel with confidence, a clear plan and a squad that believes it can score against anyone, even at a place as big as Old Trafford.
UNITED’S CURRENT FORM IN ALL COMPETITIONS:
LAST 5 GAMES: L D L L L
ROMA’S CURRENT FORM IN ALL COMPETITIONS:
LAST 5 GAMES: W W D W W
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United Draws Roma
3 1 1
Last 4 meetings between the two sides:
Date Competition Result
07/05/2021 Europa League Rome 3-2 Man Utd
30/04/2021 Europa League Man Utd 6-2 Roma
10/04/2008 Champions League Man Utd 1-0 Roma
02/04/2008 Champions League Rome 0-2 Man Utd
13/12/2007 Champions League Rome 1-1 Man Utd
Where to watch the Man Utd vs Roma match?
This Champions League clash should be shown live by the official rights holder in your country. Kickoff is on Wednesday night in Germany, but the exact start time and channel depend on where you live.
Kenya: SuperSport, Canal+, New World TV
Nigeria: SuperSport
China: iQiyi
India: Sony LIV
USA: Paramount, DAZN USA
UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC
Match Prediction:
Roma look the better side right now. They score often, they play with belief, and they have shown they can recover from a bad moment. The English football club still has the pull of a home crowd and some real quality in attack, but their defence has been too easy to beat. A fast start from the hosts could make things tough for Roma, but over ninety minutes the visitors should have the edge.
PREDICTION: MAN UTD 1-2 ROMA
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Disclaimer
The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.