Manchester United vs Roma: Team News and Predicted XI

Manchester United face a difficult test when they welcome Roma to Old Trafford for their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, November 3. Michael Carrick’s struggling side will be desperate to end their poor run of results, but they face an opponent arriving in confident form after producing a series of impressive attacking performances.

United’s problems continued over the weekend with a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League. It was their third consecutive loss and left them 17th in the standings, above Crystal Palace only on goal difference. With pressure increasing on Carrick, the Champions League fixture offers an important opportunity to respond.

Roma, meanwhile, have made an encouraging start to the season under Gian Piero Gasperini. They head to Manchester after a 5-2 victory over Udinese and have scored 21 goals across their last six matches in all competitions. The Italian side will look to carry that attacking confidence into Europe, although their Champions League campaign has included both positive results and a disappointing defeat against Real Madrid.

Here is everything you need to know about Manchester United vs Roma, including the UK TV channel, kick-off time, live streaming options, venue, referee, injury updates, expected line-ups and key statistics.

Manchester United vs Roma: How to watch in the UK and worldwide

Football fans in the United Kingdom can watch the Manchester United vs Roma Champions League match live on Amazon Prime Video.

Viewers in other countries can follow the fixture through the following broadcasters:

• United Kingdom: Amazon Prime Video
• United States: CBS and Paramount+
• India: SonyLIV
• Australia: Stan Sport

Fans who cannot watch the match live can also follow ESPN’s live updates for match developments, key incidents and other coverage.

Manchester United vs Roma: Date, kick-off time and venue

The Champions League fixture will take place at Old Trafford on Tuesday, November 3, with kick-off times varying across different regions.

• Date: Tuesday, November 3
• UK kick-off: 8:00 p.m. GMT
• US kick-off: 3:00 p.m. EST
• India kick-off: 1:30 a.m. IST on Wednesday, November 4
• Australia kick-off: 7:00 a.m. AEDT on Wednesday, November 4
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
• VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande

The match represents an important opportunity for Manchester United to improve their recent results, while Roma will aim to continue their strong scoring form and strengthen their position in the Champions League.

Manchester United vs Roma: Injury and team news

Both teams have injury concerns ahead of the meeting at Old Trafford. Manchester United will be without several players, while Roma are also dealing with important absences and doubts.

Manchester United injury news

United have multiple players listed as unavailable or doubtful for the Champions League fixture. Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu are among the defensive absentees, while Manuel Ugarte and Benjamin Sesko are also expected to miss the match.

• Luke Shaw: Defender – knock – out.
• Manuel Ugarte: Midfielder – ACL injury – out.
• Benjamin Sesko: Forward – shin injury – out.
• Marcus Rashford: Forward – hip problem – doubtful.
• Patrick Dorgu: Defender – hamstring injury – out.

The potential absence of these players could limit Carrick’s selection options. United will need their available attacking players to make the most of their opportunities, particularly after struggling with finishing in the defeat against Chelsea.

Roma injury news

Roma also have several concerns ahead of their trip to England. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Manu Koné are listed as unavailable, while Paulo Dybala remains doubtful with a calf problem. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar is also expected to miss the fixture.

• Lorenzo Pellegrini: Midfielder – thigh injury – out.
• Paulo Dybala: Midfielder – calf injury – doubtful.
• Manu Koné: Midfielder – thigh injury – out.
• Mile Svilar: Goalkeeper – broken finger – out.

Dybala’s availability will be particularly important to monitor because of his attacking quality and ability to create opportunities. Roma will nevertheless have other attacking options as they look to challenge United’s defence.

Manchester United vs Roma: Predicted line-ups

Both managers will have decisions to make when selecting their starting teams. The expected line-ups below reflect the predicted selections provided ahead of the match and could change before kick-off.

Manchester United predicted line-up

• Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens
• Defenders: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot
• Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba
• Attacking midfielders: Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha
• Forward: Bryan Mbeumo

Bruno Fernandes is expected to play an important role in United’s attacking build-up, while Amad and Matheus Cunha could provide support in the final third. Bryan Mbeumo is listed as the central attacking option in the predicted formation.

Roma predicted line-up

• Goalkeeper: Pierluigi Gollini
• Defenders: Mario Hermoso, Leonardo Balerdi, Daniele Ghilardi
• Midfielders: Wesley, Niccolò Pisilli, Marten de Roon, Nahuel Molina
• Attacking midfielders: Matias Soulé, Rodrigo Mora
• Forward: Donyell Malen

Roma’s predicted team includes several players who can contribute to their attacking approach. Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are expected to operate behind Donyell Malen, while the midfield will be responsible for supporting attacks and maintaining balance when possession is lost.

Talking points: Can Manchester United stop their losing run?

Manchester United arrive at the Roma fixture under considerable pressure. The defeat against Chelsea extended their difficult run, with the team having gone nine games without a win and experiencing their worst start to a season since 1988, according to the supplied match preview.

The latest Premier League loss has left United 17th in the table, above Crystal Palace only on goal difference. Their position has increased the scrutiny surrounding Carrick, who is expected to remain in charge for the Champions League match against Roma.

Recent reports suggest that his position will be reviewed during the international break this month. United also have important domestic fixtures approaching, with Aston Villa scheduled for November 8 before the meeting with Liverpool after the international break.

Despite the poor result against Chelsea, there were some encouraging moments in United’s performance. They started the match positively and created a few good opportunities during the first half. However, their inability to convert those chances proved costly.

Finishing remains an important concern for Carrick. United need to turn promising attacking situations into goals rather than allow opponents to survive periods of pressure and take control of matches.

Confidence is another issue. A team struggling for results can find it difficult to make decisions quickly and play with the freedom required to produce consistent attacking football. Carrick will need his players to show greater belief and concentration against Roma.

A positive start could help United settle into the contest, but repeating the promising opening against Chelsea will not be enough on its own. They must also be more clinical in front of goal and avoid defensive mistakes against a Roma side that has been scoring regularly.

Roma arrive in Manchester after an impressive scoring run

Roma are in a considerably more positive position heading into the Champions League encounter. Their recent 5-2 victory over Udinese provided another example of their attacking potential under manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

The Italian side are third in Serie A, just one point behind leaders Lazio and second-placed Inter Milan, according to the supplied preview. Their performances have been particularly impressive in front of goal, with 21 goals scored across their last six matches in all competitions.

Gasperini has encouraged an attacking style of football, and Roma have shown that they can create scoring opportunities against different opponents. Their ability to move the ball forward quickly and put pressure on defensive lines could cause problems for a Manchester United team that has struggled to keep clean sheets.

However, Roma’s Champions League campaign has not been entirely straightforward. They have collected four points from their first three matches, recording one victory. Their defeat against Real Madrid was especially frustrating after they had established a 3-1 lead before conceding three times in the final 10 minutes.

That collapse will be a reminder that Roma must maintain concentration throughout the full 90 minutes. Against Manchester United, they will have an opportunity to build on their domestic form, but they cannot afford to become careless when defending a lead.

United have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches, a statistic that will encourage Roma’s attacking players. The visitors will likely look to exploit defensive gaps and test the home side early.

Manchester United vs Roma: Head-to-head record and key statistics

The historical record between Manchester United and Roma in UEFA competitions provides an interesting background to the latest meeting. United have generally enjoyed the better results in previous encounters, particularly at Old Trafford.

Here are the key statistics ahead of the match:

• Manchester United clean sheets: United have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
• Previous UEFA meetings: The two teams have met eight times in UEFA competitions. Manchester United have won five matches, Roma have won two, and one match ended in a draw.
• United’s home record: Manchester United have won all four of their home matches against Roma, scoring 15 goals.
• Roma against English clubs: Roma have won only one of their 21 UEFA away matches against English teams, drawing eight and losing 12.
• Roma’s last away victory in England: Their only win in those 21 matches came against Liverpool, a 1-0 result in the 2000/01 UEFA Cup fourth round.
• Recent away record: Roma are without a win in their last 16 UEFA away matches against English clubs, with six draws and 10 defeats.
• Roma’s scoring average: The Italian side are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season.

The statistics present an interesting contrast. Manchester United have an excellent home record against Roma, having won all four previous meetings at Old Trafford. Roma, meanwhile, have historically struggled when travelling to face English opposition in UEFA competitions.

However, past results will not decide the latest encounter. United’s current defensive difficulties and Roma’s recent attacking performances mean the visitors will have reasons to approach the match with confidence.

What to expect from Manchester United vs Roma

The match brings together two teams arriving with very different levels of confidence. Manchester United need a positive result to stop their losing run and ease the pressure surrounding Carrick. Roma will look to use their attacking momentum to take advantage of the home side’s defensive problems.

For United, the key will be to combine a strong start with better finishing. Their performance against Chelsea showed that they can create opportunities, but they must be more effective in front of goal. Defensive organisation will also be essential against a Roma team that has scored 21 goals in its last six matches across all competitions.

Roma will want to maintain their attacking rhythm while avoiding the defensive mistakes that contributed to their Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. Their record against English clubs is another challenge, but Gasperini’s team will travel to Old Trafford knowing that United have not kept a clean sheet in nine games.

With the Champions League fixture taking place at Old Trafford, both sides have important objectives. United need a result to restore confidence, while Roma will aim to turn their strong domestic form into another positive European performance. The availability of key players, the effectiveness of United’s finishing and Roma’s ability to exploit defensive spaces could all play significant roles in deciding the contest.