Manchester United vs Roma Prediction, Head-to-Head and Team News: Kick-off 9pm Nigerian Time (3 November 2026)

📌 Quick answer: Manchester United host Roma in the Champions League league phase on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with kick-off at 9pm Nigerian time at Old Trafford. United are 20th in the league phase on three points and 17th in the Premier League; Roma are 15th on four points and unbeaten in Serie A. United have won all four home meetings with Roma, including the famous 7-1 in 2007. Roma are without Paulo Dybala, Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini; United are missing several players including Benjamin Šeško. Our prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Roma. Watch live in Nigeria on SuperSport via DStv.

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United go into Tuesday’s match in the worst run of form the club has had in decades. They have not won in nine games in all competitions since beating Sabah 4-0 on matchday 1, and Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea left them one place above the Premier League relegation zone.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma are flying by comparison. They are unbeaten in Serie A, scored five at Udinese on Saturday and have lost only one competitive match all season, 4-3 at home to Real Madrid. But history is firmly against them in England, and their injury list is long.

Kick-off is at 9pm in Nigeria. Clocks in the UK went back on 25 October, so evening Champions League games are now at 9pm Nigerian time (8pm UK).

Match Details

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Where the Teams Stand

United’s Champions League record so far: 4-0 at home to Sabah, then a 2-0 defeat at Atlético Madrid and a 4-1 defeat at Como. Roma drew 1-1 at Fenerbahçe, lost 4-3 to Real Madrid and beat Slovan Bratislava 4-0. Both sides are outside the top eight, so this is an important game for both, but a win matters more for United, who are level on points with several teams near the bottom of the play-off places (9th to 24th).

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Last five league matches for each side, most recent first.

United have taken three points from their last five league games and have scored only three goals. At Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer (penalty) scored in the second half, and Lisandro Martínez was sent off. Carrick said afterwards: “They struck the first blow and that made the difference.”

Roma have scored 14 goals in their last five Serie A games. Their scorers at Udinese were Bryan Cristante, Mora, Donyell Malen, Evan Ndicka and Ghilardi.

Head-to-Head

The clubs have met eight times in UEFA competition. United have won five, Roma two, with one draw, and United lead 21-9 on goals. United have won all four meetings at Old Trafford, scoring 15 goals.

Key head-to-head facts:

• The most famous meeting was the 2007 Champions League quarter-final second leg, when United won 7-1 at Old Trafford after losing the first leg 2-1 in Rome. Carrick scored twice that night, according to UEFA.
• United have knocked Roma out of Europe three times: in 2007, 2008 and the 2021 Europa League semi-final (8-5 on aggregate).
• According to UEFA, Roma have won only one of 21 UEFA away games against English clubs (eight draws, 12 defeats), and are winless in their last 16.

Team News

Manchester United

United’s injury list is long. Carrick has said Benjamin Šeško will be out “for a longer period of time”, and reports this week listed Luke Shaw (knock), Patrick Dorgu (hamstring), Marcus Rashford (hip) and Manuel Ugarte (knee ligament) as unavailable. Kobbie Mainoo was reported to be back in training. Lisandro Martínez’s red card at Chelsea was in the Premier League. Asked whether he would be in charge against Roma, Carrick said: “Yes.” Full team news will be confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Monday.

Roma

Football Italia reported on 27 October that Paulo Dybala, goalkeeper Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini were all out, with Svilar’s injury the most serious. Gasperini said after the Cagliari win: “It’s not easy to play games without Dybala and Kone.” Roma’s squad will be confirmed at the pre-match press conference.

Players to Watch

Manchester United

• Bryan Mbeumo: United’s top league scorer with four Premier League goals in eight appearances.
• Bruno Fernandes: The captain has three Premier League goals in seven appearances and remains United’s main creator.

Roma

• Donyell Malen: Roma’s leading Serie A scorer, with seven league goals in ESPN’s count, and on the scoresheet against both Cagliari and Udinese last week.
• Matías Soulé: Three Serie A goals in nine appearances. With Dybala injured, he carries more of the creative load.

What the Numbers Say

Win probabilities were not available from our data provider for this match. The verified numbers point in two directions:

• United are winless in nine games in all competitions; their last win was 4-0 against Sabah on 10 September.
• United are 17th in the Premier League, level on seven points with 18th-placed Crystal Palace.
• Roma are unbeaten in Serie A after 10 games, and unbeaten away in the league (three wins, two draws).
• But United have won all four home games against Roma, and Roma have won only one of 21 UEFA away games in England.

Our Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Roma

On form, Roma should be favourites: they are scoring freely, they are unbeaten in their league and United have not won since early September. But Roma will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, their best creator in Dybala and two key midfielders, and their record in England is extremely poor. United, with a home crowd behind them and a coach under pressure, should be more competitive than their league position suggests. We expect a tight, nervy game. Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Roma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Manchester United vs Roma in Nigeria?

Kick-off is at 9pm Nigerian time (WAT) on Tuesday 3 November 2026, which is 8pm in the UK.

Where can I watch Manchester United vs Roma in Nigeria?

The match is live on SuperSport via DStv. See our DStv subscription guide if you need to renew.

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Roma?

They have met eight times: United have won five, Roma two, with one draw. United have won all four games at Old Trafford, including the 7-1 in April 2007.

What is NaijaSabi’s prediction for Manchester United vs Roma?

We predict Manchester United 1-1 Roma. This is football analysis, not betting advice.

Is Paulo Dybala fit to play against Manchester United?

Dybala was reported injured on 27 October and has missed Roma’s recent games. Roma’s squad will be confirmed at the pre-match press conference.

Is Michael Carrick still Manchester United’s manager?

Yes. After the defeat at Chelsea, Carrick confirmed he will be in charge for the Roma game.

Sources

1. UEFA, “Champions League Matchday 4: Key stats and what to look out for in every game”, 31 October 2026
2. UEFA, “Table and standings, UEFA Champions League 2026/27”, 31 October 2026
3. Sky Sports, “Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United” match report, 31 October 2026
4. AS Roma, “AS Roma men’s results”, 1 November 2026
5. Football Italia, “Gasperini: a precious Roma win with youth players”, 27 October 2026

Last updated: 1 November 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.