The Manchester giants were forced to turn to Carrick last season after sacking Ruben Amorim, and he guided his new charges to third place. However, they made a disastrous start to the new football year, including a home defeat in the League Cup. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, the Romans finally found their stride and finished third in Serie A in 2025/2026. They began the new season with wins but slowed down in the autumn.
At least in the Champions League, the English side managed to win — and in some style: 4-0! However, that victory came at home against debutants Sabah. They then travelled to Madrid and lost 0-2 to Atlético. Against Como, it was a complete collapse: they suffered a heavy defeat.
The Italians endured a difficult start. First, they drew 1-1 away to Fenerbahçe in Istanbul. Then, despite leading Real Madrid 3-1 at home, they somehow ended up losing the game. They finally let off steam against Slovan Bratislava, securing their first win — and doing so by a 4-0 scoreline.
Previous meetings: Manchester United vs. Roma
The British side have won four of their six European fixtures, alongside two defeats.
The visitors are regarded as the underdogs in this matchup, albeit only marginally. But the hosts are in such poor form that they should avoid defeat (odds: 1.62).
Manchester United vs. Roma: key statistics and trends
Manchester United have won one of their three matches
Manchester United average 1.11 goals scored and 1.67 goals conceded per match
Both teams have scored in 56% of Manchester United matches, with an average total of 2.78 goals per game
Roma’s only victory came in the third round
Roma average 2.8 goals scored and 1 goal conceded per match
Both teams have scored in 50% of Roma matches, with an average total of 3.8 goals per game
Manchester United vs. Roma: possible starting lineups
Manchester United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lammens — Heaven, Yoro, Martínez, Dalot — Andrey Santos, Tielemans — Baleba, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford — Mbeumo
Roma play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Gollini — Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso — Molina, De Roon, Koné, Wesley França — Dybala, Malen, Soulé
