Como and Manchester United face off in a crucial UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league stage clash on Wednesday 21 October at 17:45 (UK time) at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy.
Cesc Fàbregas’ adventurous Italian side welcome the English giants to Lake Como riding a wave of confidence after an impressive 3-1 away win over Fiorentina lifted them to fifth in Serie A. In stark contrast, Michael Carrick brings a beleaguered Manchester United to northern Italy in the grip of a six-match winless run and the club’s worst domestic start in 40 years.
Our prediction for Como vs. Manchester United points toward an energetic, front-foot performance from the hosts against a vulnerable visiting backline.
Find out where to watch the match and what our expert betting predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Como x Manchester United Odds
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Match Overview - Como vs. Manchester United
- Como sit 12th in the Champions League table with three points from two matches, having thumped RB Leipzig 4-1 at home on their European debut.
- Manchester United occupy 13th spot, but are winless in their last six games across all competitions and yet to win away from home this season.
- This fixture marks the first-ever competitive meeting between Como and Manchester United in history.
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Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Como have never previously played a competitive match against English opposition.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last six Champions League away fixtures against Italian clubs (three wins and three draws), stretching back to 2007.
- Como have lost just once in any competition at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia since February.
- Anastasios Douvikas has scored in both of Como’s Champions League fixtures this season.
- Bryan Mbeumo leads Manchester United’s goalscoring charts this season with four goals in all competitions.
Como Form and Stats
Cesc Fàbregas’ side return to home turf aiming to become the first Italian club since Lazio in 1999 to win their opening two home Champions League matches.
The Lariani have adapted quickly to the European stage, bouncing back from a close 3-2 defeat in Rotterdam against Feyenoord by dismantling Fiorentina 3-1 at the weekend.
Fàbregas has built an expansive, high-possession side that dominates the ball and creates chances at will, having scored four goals past Leipzig at the Sinigaglia on matchday one.
Creative maestro Nico Paz will be the man pulling the strings after producing a goal and an assist in Florence on Sunday. The Argentine international will operate behind Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas, flanked by Martin Baturina and Jesús Rodríguez.
Fàbregas must cope without winger Assane Diao (thigh), while Moise Kean (shin), Trevoh Chalobah (muscle), and Yan Couto face late fitness checks. In midfield, Luis Milla and Máximo Perrone provide the passing foundation, protecting Jean Butez’s goal alongside a back four featuring Ivan Smolčić, Jacobo Ramón, Marc-Oliver Kempf, and Álex Valle.
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FiorentinaFIO 1-3  comoCOM | WinW | |
FeyenoordFEY 3-2 comoCOM | LossL | |
comoCOM 0-0 AS RomaAS | DrawD | |
FrosinoneFRO 2-0 comoCOM | LossL | |
comoCOM 2-1 ParmaPAR | WinW | |
Manchester United Form and Stats
Michael Carrick brings his squad to Italy desperately needing a statement European performance to lift the gloom surrounding Old Trafford.
The Red Devils arrive in the midst of a dismal six-match winless run, following up a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atlético Madrid with a deflating 1-1 league draw away to Leeds United on Sunday. Carrick’s side have looked completely toothless away from home, failing to win any of their five road trips across all competitions this season while shipping at least two goals in eight of their last 10 Champions League away fixtures.
Carrick must reshuffle a severely depleted squad. Defender Leny Yoro is suspended following his red card in Madrid, while Manuel Ugarte (knee), Benjamin Šeško (shin), and Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) are ruled out.
To make matters worse, Lisandro Martínez (thigh), Luke Shaw, and Kobbie Mainoo are carrying knocks. Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens starts behind Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven (or Lisandro Martínez), flanked by Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui.
Carlos Baleba and Youri Tielemans will anchor the midfield, giving captain Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford the platform to supply Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
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LeedsLEE 1-1  Manchester UnitedMAN | DrawD | |
Atletico MadridATL 2-0 Manchester UnitedMAN | LossL | |
Manchester UnitedMAN 1-1 TottenhamTOT | DrawD | |
FulhamFUL 1-1 Manchester UnitedMAN | DrawD | |
Manchester UnitedMAN 2-3 BrightonBRI | LossL | |
Como vs. Manchester United Prediction: hosts to avoid defeat
Both sides have seen plenty of goals in Europe this season, with Como’s two Champions League outings producing 10 goals and United regularly conceding multiple strikes on their travels. With Como playing fearless, high-tempo football and United carrying proven individual quality through Fernandes and Mbeumo, backing Both Teams to Score provides a dependable selection.
United’s recent Champions League fixtures have averaged over four goals per game, while Como hit four past Leipzig in their last home European tie. With Fàbregas’ team pushing forward and United’s makeshift backline vulnerable in transition, backing Over 2.5 goals in total looks like a natural, high-probability angle.
While United hold superior continental pedigree, their current form is among their worst in modern history and they are winless on the road all season. Como have lost just once at the Sinigaglia since February and have the tactical swagger to hurt the Red Devils. Back Como +0.5 on the Asian Handicap to avoid defeat.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Both Teams to Score | Both teams to score | |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
Where to Watch Como vs. Manchester United
Here is where to watch como vs. Manchester United:
- TV: TNT Sports 2
- Streaming: HBO Max
Como vs. Manchester United Predicted Lineups
Wednesday’s clash sets up a fascinating battle between Como’s slick, Spanish-influenced positional play and Manchester United’s counter-attacking setup under Carrick. Cesc Fàbregas will set his side out to dominate territory and press high from the start, looking to isolate Nico Paz and Martin Baturina between the lines to feed Douvikas. Michael Carrick will counter by sitting in a compact mid-block with Baleba and Tielemans, aiming to bypass Como’s aggressive counter-press with direct passes into Rashford and Cunha to exploit space behind the Italian side’s full-backs.
Como
Jean Butez; Ivan Smolčić (Yan Couto), Jacobo Ramón, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Álex Valle; Luis Milla (Lucas da Cunha), Máximo Perrone; Jesús Rodríguez, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina; Anastasios Douvikas.
comoManchester United
Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Noussair Mazraoui; Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans; Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo; Matheus Cunha.
Manchester UnitedMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Como vs. Manchester United
- Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27
- Date: 21/10/2026
- Kick-off: 17:45 (UK Time)
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