Como vs Manchester United Prediction and Betting Tips | Champions League Gameweek 3
Champions League · Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 16:45 UTC · Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como · updated 2026-10-17
Como welcome Manchester United to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como in Champions League Gameweek 3 action on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC.
Como have played 6 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 50% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded over 2 matches, with a 33% win rate. Manchester United have played 6 matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.5 goals a game and winning 17% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Como are narrow favourites at 44%, with the draw at 26% and Manchester United at 30%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Como 1.60, Manchester United 1.30.
- Over 2.5 goals: 55% · both teams to score: 59%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (12%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Como: form and key numbers
In style Como keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.82 a match created, 1.53 conceded (goals minus xG: -1.9).
- Shots: 22.7 a match, 6.7 on target.
- Possession: 62.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (100% at home).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.03.
Manchester United: form and key numbers
In style Manchester United keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.85 a match created, 1.14 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.1).
- Shots: 20.8 a match, 5.3 on target.
- Possession: 58.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.91.
Como vs Manchester United: season averages side by side
| Como | Per match this season | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 6 |
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 1.5 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 1.5 |
| 1.82 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 |
| 1.53 | xG conceded | 1.14 |
| 22.7 | Shots | 20.8 |
| 6.7 | On target | 5.3 |
| 62.3 | Possession % | 58.3 |
| 17% | Clean sheets % | 0% |
| 67% | Both teams scored % | 67% |
| 7.7 | Corners | 6.7 |
| 1.0 | Yellow cards | 1.7 |
| 7.03 | Average rating | 6.91 |
Players to watch
Como
- Lucas Da Cunha CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 77 · Press-resistant, Secure passer (top 2% of his position)
- Luis Milla CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 72 · Reads the game, Chance creator (top 1% of his position)
Manchester United
- Kobbie Mainoo CMF · Ball-winning midfielder · Moneyball Score 71 · Secure passer, Dribbler (top 1% of his position)
- Youri Tielemans CMF · Ball-winning midfielder · Moneyball Score 69 · Ball circulator, Press-resistant (top 7% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford, 28 · Manchester United · LWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 72
Marcus Rashford, 28, plays as a winger for Manchester United in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in dispossessed and key passes. Weakest in big chances created. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 72
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 68
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Dispossessed | 0.25 / 90 | 96% |
| Key passes | 3.30 / 90 | 95% |
| Shots | 3.30 / 90 | 89% |
| Successful dribbles | 2.03 / 90 | 79% |
| Fouls won | 2.03 / 90 | 77% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Dribbling forward Second striker
- ★★★★½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ★★★★ Dribbling playmaker Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Press-resistant, Chance creator, High shot volume.
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Como vs Manchester United prediction
Como should have more of the ball; both work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals - 1.60 for Como and 1.30 for Manchester United - with over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams scoring at 59%. Como have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Como 2-1 Manchester United
Como vs Manchester United betting tips
- Tip 1: Como win or draw (double chance) 70% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 55% by the model, 2.90 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 59% by the model
- Tip 4: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 2.7 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 14.3 corners a match between them
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The full analysis
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Como vs Manchester United: questions and answers
When is Como vs Manchester United?
Como vs Manchester United is on Wednesday 21 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC, in Champions League Gameweek 3.
Where is Como vs Manchester United played?
At Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Como's home ground.
Who will win Como vs Manchester United?
Como are the favourites: Como 44%, draw 26%, Manchester United 30%. Our prediction is Como 2-1 Manchester United.
Who is the player to watch in Como vs Manchester United?
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United: a inside forward with a Moneyball Score of 72 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Como vs Manchester United?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
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