Manchester United host Roma in their fourth Champions League match of the campaign on a nine-game winless run, with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Unai Emery has been backed into 7/2 in places to be the next United manager, while Eddie Howe (4/6) remains in pole position for the job according to UK betting sites.
United's latest defeat came at Stamford Bridge, where Carrick's side lost 2-0 and Lisandro Martinez was sent off. In their only home Champions League game this season, the Red Devils beat Sabah 4-0.
Roma's Strong Form
Roma are third and unbeaten in Serie A, having won seven and drawn three, averaging 2.8 goals per game. They arrive at Old Trafford after a 5-2 away win against Udinese. Despite taking only four points from a possible nine in Europe, confidence is high among the Italian side.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side are unbeaten on the road in all competitions this season, scoring 15 goals in six games. Their only away Champions League fixture ended in a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce. Paulo Dybala remains out with a calf injury, but goals have been spread across the team, with Donyell Malen leading the attack.
Key Betting Tips
Man United conceded four times against Como in their last European outing, and with Roma averaging 2.5 goals per game on the road, it looks an uphill task for the home side. The tip is Roma double chance (win or draw) at 8/11 with Betway.
Donyell Malen has 11 goals and 14 goal involvements this season in all competitions. The former Aston Villa striker averages 4.1 shots per game in just over 800 minutes played between Serie A and the Champions League. He has hit 21 shots on target, averaging 1.85 per game, or 2.3 per 90 minutes. Malen has five goal involvements in three Champions League encounters, with three goals and two assists. He is 5/4 to score anytime and evens to 'score or assist'. The top choice might be for the 27-year-old to have more than one shot on target, at 13/10 with BetVictor.
Predicted Line-ups
Predicted Man Utd XI: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba; Mbuemo, Fernandes, Diallo; Cunha
Predicted Roma XI: Gollini; Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka; Molina, Cristante, de Roon, Wesley; Soule, Mora; Malen
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