Manchester United vs Roma: Preview
We discuss the lineups for the Manchester United vs Roma match in the context of the fourth group stage round of the 2026/27 Champions League.
"Manchester United" will host "Roma" in a Champions League home game, and the Italian side’s offensive output has been impressive.
Key points
1. "Manchester United" has not won in nine consecutive matches
The tough times for the "Red Devils" continue. In the EPL, "Manchester United" lost to "Chelsea" (0:2) and has gone seven matches without a win, sitting in 17th place. The winless streak now totals nine games. In the Champions League the situation is no better. After a 4:0 win over "Saba" they suffered defeats to "Atlético" (0:2) and "Como" (1:4). Michael Carrick is on the brink of dismissal, but there are no direct reports from the board. They likely expect a break during international fixtures.
2. At least four changes are expected from Carrick
The "Manchester United" squad is far from optimal due to injuries to defenders Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu and forwards Marcus Rashford and Benjamin Sesko. Compared to the match against "Chelsea", Michael Carrick can make several key changes: Nasser Mazraoui will start on the flank, and Matthijs de Ligt will pair with Lisandro Martínez in central defence. The Argentine was sent off in the Chelsea game and will automatically miss the next Premier League match against "Aston Villa". From the first minutes, creativity and balance in the defensive midfield will be handled by Mason Mount and Yura Tilermans.
3. "Manchester United" always won against "Roma" at Old Trafford, but times have changed
"Manchester United" fans likely have pleasant memories of matches against "Roma" at Old Trafford. In that stadium there were two small 1:0 victories and big wins of 6:2 and 7:1. By inertia "M.U." remains the favourite on home ground, but one must understand that the class gap between the teams no longer exists. In four of the last five matches the team conceded at least two goals, and "Bournemouth" (0:3) and "Como" (1:4) highlighted the problems of "M.U." with particular cynicism. Meanwhile, "Roma" is the most productive side in Serie A (average 2.8 goals per game).
1. "Roma" almost drew, but beat "Udinese"
The Romans beat "Udinese" at their home ground "Friuli" 5:2, but that result should not be misleading. As in previous matches against "Napoli" (3:3) and "Cagliari" (4:2), "Roma" created their own problems. In the first half there was a perfect execution. In the second, the "yellow‑reds" allowed the opponent to score twice and missed several good chances. The only relief was Daniel Gilardi’s goal in stoppage time.
Overall, "Roma" arrives in England in good form. After the painful loss to "Real" (3:4), the team secured four wins and a draw. In the last Champions League match, "Roma" comfortably defeated "Slovan" – 4:0.
2. "Manchester United" will field almost the full starting XI
The solid first‑half result against "Udinese" allows Gian Piero Gasperini to make only a partial rotation for the Champions League match. Donell Malen and Rodrigo Mora played 59 minutes, Matias Suele was substituted ten minutes before the end of regular time. Brian Kriostante’s fitness allows him to return at the start. The starting XI will include defenders Emmanuel Lulli and Gianluca Mancini. In England, the goalkeeper Mikel Svilar, midfielders Quadio Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Paulo Dybala are sidelined by injuries, with Dybala’s return scheduled after the international break.
3. On the road "Roma" seems less confident
"Roma" has a nine‑match unbeaten away run, clearly showing that Gasperini’s side can handle the pressure of foreign stadiums. But even among six wins and three draws there are doubts. One side is beating "Udinese", "Lecce", "Verona", "Torino". The other is matches against "Como" (0:0), "Napoli" (3:3) and "Fenerbahçe" (1:1), which offer more material for reflection. In away matches against strong opponents, the Romans have not been as decisive in winning. That should be considered if you see "Roma" as the favourite for the encounter.
Estimated lineups
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Lammens3
Mazraoui4
De Ligt6
Martínez2
Dalot7
Mount37
Maine10
Kunja18
Tilermans8
Fernandes19
Mbemo95
Golini23
Mancini5
N’Dika22
Ermoso
Canseco77
Lulli4
Kriostante61
Pizilli43
Wesley18
Suele86
Mora14
Malen
Betting trends
"Manchester United" beat "Roma" in four of five matches. P1 at 2.35.
"Manchester United" conceded two or more goals in four of five games. "Roma" scores two or more goals in six consecutive matches. IT2B 1.5 to 2.05.
Prediction
Manchester United vs Roma 04.11.2026 00:00
"Manchester United" lost to "Chelsea" and extended the winless streak to nine games. So far Michael Carrick is the head coach, but the situation of the "Red Devils" is quite unpleasant. Recently players express dissatisfaction. There are problems in the dressing room, injuries, and even at Old Trafford results are not the best.
"Roma" has not lost in five consecutive matches – since the painful loss to "Real" in the Champions League. Matches with the Romans are very productive, indicating a strong attack. But one must consider that most good results are related to games at "Stadio Olimpico", and away they tend to draw. And in the Champions League "Roma" drew away with "Fenerbahçe". It is assumed that "Roma" will not lose in Manchester. Prediction: 2-2
