Prediction: Como vs Manchester United

Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Wednesday evening, Manchester United will travel to Lombardy when they meet Como.

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Starting with the hosts, while Como might have been left frustrated in the Netherlands last week as they eventually fell to a thrilling 3-2 defeat against Feyenoord, Cesc Fabregas’ history-making squad claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Securing a deserved 3-1 victory against Fiorentina, the European debutants have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. With many billing the Lombardy-based outfit as a genuine Serie A title contender this season, Como will be confident of claiming an iconic Champions League scalp on Wednesday evening. Opening their famous European adventure with a thumping 4-1 victory at home against RB Leipzig on September 10th, Fabregas’ camp will now be searching for some essential defensive grit. Nevertheless, despite mustering just a sole clean sheet so far this season, the midweek hosts have suffered just a single competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since the middle of February.

In what looks set to be a huge blow for Como on Wednesday evening, summer recruit Trevoh Chalobah suffered an early ankle injury against Fiorentina on Sunday and is not expected to feature here. Likewise, picking up a leg injury while away with Italy during September’s international break, fellow summer arrival Moise Kean will miss out on Wednesday evening.

Making his move from Real Madrid a permanent one back in June and finding the net against Fiorentina over the weekend, 22-year-old Nico Paz will be deployed in a false nine role. Chelsea loanee Robert Sanchez could return between the sticks in Lombardy.

Manchester United

As for the visitors, suffering a second-half collapse away at historic rivals Leeds on Sunday afternoon, Manchester United still find themselves at the heart of a public nightmare. While the Red Devils might have enjoyed a sensational immediate flurry following Michael Carrick’s shock return to the Old Trafford dugout back in January, Wednesday’s guests have embarked on a woeful start to proceedings this time around. Eventually forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at Elland Road, United are without a win from any of their previous six straight appearances across all competitions. Likewise, coming under serious scrutiny, they have put just a pair of victories on the board from any of their first 10 attempts. Scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League standings and remarkably holding just a two-point buffer over the drop zone, Carrick’s downbeat squad also fell to a 2-0 defeat when they travelled to Atletico Madrid for a European showdown last week.

Taken off at half-time against Leeds on Sunday afternoon after sustaining a reported knock, Manchester United are sweating over the fitness of under fire defender Lisandro Martinez here. Likewise, juggling a stacked injury list, Carrick’s side are once again expected to be without the likes of Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo.

Finding the net at Elland Road over the weekend and notching a fourth Premier League strike of the season, Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo will play a leading role in attack. Left as an unused substitute in Yorkshire, Marcus Rashford could be handed an immediate full recall.

Como vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider

• Wednesday’s Champions League showdown in Lombardy will be the first meeting between Como and Manchester United.
• Along with failing to win any of their previous six straight appearances across all competitions, Manchester United have also won just a pair of their first 10 outings.
• The Red Devils have mustered just a sole competitive clean sheet so far this season.
• Likewise, Como have also registered just a single clean sheet since opening up the 2026/27 campaign.
• Como’s opening two Champions League matchups have produced 10 goals at both ends of the pitch.

At the heart of what has become a public nightmare and rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Manchester United should be bracing themselves for a stern examination when they travel to Lombardy on Wednesday evening. Without a win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions, Carrick’s downbeat squad will meet a Como side who have gained a real reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. With the Champions League debutants suffering a sole competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since back in February, Fabregas’ camp will be smelling a real opportunity in midweek.

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