Manchester United vs Roma 3 November 2026 Prediction

Manchester United are on a nine-game winless run, and Roma arrive at Old Trafford after scoring five against Udinese. Roma sit 15th in the Champions League standings, while United are 20th. A 4-0 opening win over Sabah was followed by defeats to Atletico and Como. Another setback would make even a playoff spot harder for manager Michael Carrick's side to secure.

Manchester United: Nine Matches Without a Win

Saturday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea extended United's winless streak to nine matches in all competitions. They created chances in the first half at Stamford Bridge: Cunha had a goal ruled out by VAR, while Fernandes and Mbeumo missed clear opportunities. United struggled after halftime. They sit 17th in the Premier League with seven points from nine games, and their last two Champions League matches ended in defeats to Atletico and Como by a combined 6-1 score.

Sesko is United's most significant absence. The Slovenian has another shin injury and is expected to be out until January. Without him, Carrick lacks a reliable specialist striker: Zirkzee has not provided a consistent threat in the box, leaving Mbeumo to move up front. Injuries to Shaw and Dorgu have also left United short of options at left back. Mainoo's return helps in midfield; he played more than 30 minutes against Chelsea after recovering from injury.

Roma's Unbeaten Serie A Run

Roma are unbeaten in Serie A, with seven wins and three draws putting them third on 24 points after 10 games. Gasperini's side beat Udinese 5-2 on Saturday, scoring four before halftime. That result followed a 4-2 win over Cagliari, a 3-3 draw with Napoli and a 2-0 win over Genoa. Roma have four points in the Champions League: they drew with Fenerbahce, lost 4-3 to Real Madrid and beat Slovan 4-0.

Dybala's potential absence is Roma's main selection concern. Before his injury, he had started every match this season and recorded four Serie A assists. Soulé and Mora have since taken on more of the playmaking work. Koné is also out, leaving de Roon, Cristante and Pisilli to cover his work in midfield.

Manchester United vs Roma Predicted Lineup

Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Santos, Mainoo; Mount, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo

Unavailable or doubtful: Sesko, Ugarte, Shaw, Dorgu (injured); Rashford, Diallo (doubtful)

Manager: Michael Carrick

Roma (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, de Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen

Unavailable or doubtful: Svilar, Pellegrini, Koné (injured); Dybala (doubtful)

Manager: Gian Piero Gasperini

Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain)

Last season in La Liga, Gil Manzano averaged 4.45 yellow cards and 25.15 fouls per match. His European matches averaged 3.77 yellow cards and 22.63 fouls.

Manchester United vs Roma Prediction: Roma to Win at 2.70

Main pick: United have taken four points from four Premier League home games, with their only win coming against Ipswich in late August (5-2). Carrick's side have struggled after halftime and failed to turn promising spells into results. Roma, by contrast, are unbeaten away from home in Serie A, with three wins and two draws. United's recent performances make Roma the pick. Roma to win at 2.70.

Goals pick: Roma have scored at least twice in five straight competitive matches, including four or more goals in three of them. United have conceded at least twice in four of their last five games, against Atletico, Como, Bournemouth and Chelsea. Roma team total over 1.5 goals at 2.05.