Both sides are coming into this fixture with plenty of headaches and the kind of form that makes fans in Nigeria shake their heads. Como have been enjoying life as a rising force in Europe but the last few weeks have shown that even the best teams can hit a rough patch when the schedule gets tight. Manchester United on the other hand look completely lost in their own troubles with results refusing to turn around no matter how hard the players try to back their coach.
Team Form
- Como picked up a goalless draw against Roma at home but then fell 2-3 away to Feyenoord before losing 0-2 to Frosinone just before the international break.
- Manchester United have now gone five games without a win after a 0-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and their league form has been just as shaky.
- The busy midweek and weekend schedule has left little room for recovery with both clubs feeling the strain in attack and defence.
Things are not getting any easier for the Red Devils who keep walking into the same cycle of poor results and growing pressure on the manager. Como at least have the comfort of their own fans behind them and that could give them the spark to grab something positive from the game.
Tactical Analysis
- Como will look to stay compact at the back and use quick transitions to catch United out especially on the counter where they have shown promise this season.
- Manchester United struggle to create clear chances and their midfield often gets overrun when the opposition presses high and forces mistakes.
- Strengths for the home side include solid set piece defending while Uniteds main weakness remains their inability to hold onto leads or grind out results on the road.
With the crowd roaring them on Como can easily find the energy to push forward and avoid defeat in front of their supporters. The visitors have too many open problems to solve in one night and that makes the home side the smarter choice for a result.
Betting Proposal
This types of game usually favours the side with better home support and less baggage so my strong recommendation is to back Como with the handicap 1 (0) at odds of 1.72 as they are unlikely to lose on their own patch.
