Our Man United vs Roma prediction is a draw with both teams scoring. Michael Carrick’s United are winless in nine matches and badly need a result, while Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma arrive unbeaten in five. The Champions League league phase game at Old Trafford kicks off at 11:00pm EAT on Tuesday 3 November.
History is on United’s side in this fixture, but current form is firmly with the Italians. That clash between past and present makes this one of the most interesting games of Matchday 4.
Match Details
- Fixture: Manchester United vs Roma
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, league phase Matchday 4
- Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Kick-off: 11:00pm EAT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Managers: Michael Carrick (Man United), Gian Piero Gasperini (Roma)
Man United Form and Team News
United’s season has unravelled quickly. They opened their European campaign with a win but have since lost away to Atletico Madrid and Como. In the Premier League, Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea stretched their winless run across all competitions to nine games and increased the pressure on Carrick.
Reports in England suggest Carrick will remain in charge for this game, but another poor result would only add to the noise around his future. He knows what this fixture means: he scored twice when United beat Roma 7-1 at Old Trafford in the 2007 quarter-final.
On the injury front, United are without Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko. The loss of Sesko leaves Carrick short of options up front, and the absence of two left-backs forces another change in defence.
Roma Form and Team News
Roma’s European start was mixed. They drew away at Fenerbahce and lost at home to Real Madrid, before a 4-0 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in their last league phase game. Gasperini’s side are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions and travel to England in good spirits.
The Italians do have absences of their own. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielders Manu Kone and Lorenzo Pellegrini are all out, which takes experience out of the spine of the team.
Head to Head and Key Stats
- United and Roma have met eight times. United have won five, Roma two, with one draw.
- United have won all four home games against Roma, scoring 15 goals.
- Roma have won just one of 21 UEFA away matches against English clubs.
- United are winless in nine matches, while Roma are unbeaten in five.
The head-to-head figures are from official UEFA Champions League statistics.
Players to watch
Bruno Fernandes remains United’s creative heartbeat, and in a game where chances may be limited, his set pieces and final passes could decide it. For Roma, Paulo Dybala’s fitness will be watched closely. There is also a nice subplot in the reunion between Dybala and Matthijs de Ligt, who played more than 80 matches together at Juventus.
Man United vs Roma Prediction
On paper, United’s home record against Roma and Roma’s poor record on English soil point one way. But football is played in the present, and right now United are a side short of confidence and short of key players. Gasperini’s teams press hard and play with intensity, which could cause problems for a nervous home defence.
United will have the crowd behind them and a point to prove, so we expect them to start fast. With absences on both sides and two attacks capable of scoring, a draw with goals at both ends feels the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Man United 1-1 Roma.
Best tips:
- Both teams to score: Yes
- Draw
- Roma or draw (double chance) for a safer angle
Check the full markets on our Man United vs Roma prediction page. For context on United’s slump, read our Chelsea 2-0 Man United report and our piece on Michael Carrick’s future.
FAQ
What time is Man United vs Roma?
The match kicks off at 11:00pm East Africa Time on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Old Trafford.
Who is injured for Man United against Roma?
Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko are all ruled out for United.
Who is the Roma coach?
Roma are managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, whose side are unbeaten in their last five games.
What is the prediction for Man United vs Roma?
We are predicting a 1-1 draw, with both teams to score as the main tip.
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