Como and Manchester United will both be looking to return to winning ways when they meet in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Both sides have collected three points from their opening two matches, making this encounter an important opportunity to strengthen their positions in the competition.
The match will take place at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, where Como will hope to use home advantage to challenge a Manchester United side struggling for consistency. It will also be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, adding another layer of intrigue to this European fixture.
Como Team News: Injuries, Form and Key Players
Como made an impressive start to their Champions League campaign with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their opening home match. However, Cesc Fabregas’s side were unable to maintain that momentum, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat away to Feyenoord in their second European outing.
Despite that setback, Como have shown encouraging signs in domestic competition. Their 3-1 victory away to Fiorentina strengthened their position in Serie A, with the club sitting fifth on 14 points after seven league matches at the time of the latest reports.
However, Como could be without several important players. Assane Diao is expected to miss the match with a thigh injury, while Moise Kean is also dealing with an injury. Trevoh Chalobah is a doubt after suffering a muscle problem, leaving his availability uncertain ahead of kick-off.
Nico Paz and Martin Baturina are expected to play important roles in Como’s attacking setup. The hosts will need their creativity and movement between the lines to trouble Manchester United’s defence, particularly if the visitors are forced to make changes at the back.
Manchester United Team News: Injuries, Suspensions and Key Players
Manchester United head into this fixture under pressure after a difficult run of results. Their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the previous Champions League match was followed by a 1-1 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League, extending their winless run across competitions.
Manager Michael Carrick will be eager to see a response from his players, but United face several selection concerns ahead of their trip to Italy. Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu and Benjamin Sesko are among the players expected to be unavailable, while Leny Yoro is suspended following his dismissal against Atletico Madrid.
Lisandro Martinez is also a doubt after experiencing a thigh problem against Leeds. Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Ayden Heaven have fitness concerns that will need to be assessed before the final team selection.
Bryan Mbeumo is expected to lead the attack, with Bruno Fernandes providing creativity from an advanced midfield position. Noussair Mazraoui could also feature in defence as United attempt to cope with their absences and regain some defensive stability.
Como Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Robert Sanchez; Ivan Smolcic, Alberto Dossena, Jacobo Ramon, Alex Valle; Luis Milla, Maximo Perrone; Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina, Kaiki; Nico Paz.
Manchester United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Senne Lammens; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot; Andrey Santos, Carlos Baleba; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Youri Tielemans; Bryan Mbeumo.
Match Analysis and Predicted Score
Como have demonstrated that they can compete at a high level, particularly on home soil. Their 4-1 win over RB Leipzig highlighted their attacking potential, while the recent victory over Fiorentina provided another confidence boost. However, conceding three goals against Feyenoord showed that their defensive organisation still needs improvement.
Manchester United possess greater experience in European competition, but their recent performances have raised questions about their consistency. The defeat to Atletico Madrid and the draw against Leeds underline the challenges Carrick’s side must address. Their injury and suspension problems could also make this trip more difficult, especially if key defensive players are unavailable.
The key battle could come in midfield, where Como will look to exploit spaces through quick passing and attacking movement. United, meanwhile, will rely on Fernandes’s creativity and Mbeumo’s ability to turn opportunities into goals.
Given Como’s home advantage and United’s current difficulties, neither side looks certain to dominate. Both teams have enough attacking quality to find the net, but defensive vulnerabilities could prevent either from securing all three points.
Predicted Score: Como 2-2 Manchester United
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