Como vs Manchester United: Champions League Preview

Como vs Manchester United brings two clubs separated by one place in the Champions League table to Lake Como on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Kick-off at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como is at 18:45 South African time (16:45 GMT), and Sven Jablonski is the referee. Como are 17th and Manchester United are 18th, both on three points from two games, so the result could move either side into a stronger position. Here is the form, team news and context ahead of the game.

When is Como vs Manchester United and where is it played?

Como vs Manchester United kicks off at 18:45 SAST on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy. It is the third round of the league phase, and it starts earlier than the 21:00 SAST games on the same night. In addition, our live scores page tracks the score through the match.

What is the form going into Como vs Manchester United?

Como are coming off a mixed run but scored freely in Europe. They won 4-1 against RB Leipzig on 10 September and lost 3-2 at Feyenoord on 14 October, which means they have scored 6 and conceded 4 in their two league-phase games. In Serie A, they won 3-1 at Fiorentina on 18 October, drew 0-0 with AS Roma on 11 October and beat Parma 2-1 on 14 September, although they lost 2-0 at Frosinone on 20 September. As a result, the home side have the habit of scoring in bunches, yet they have also conceded in most matches.

Manchester United have been steady but short of wins. They drew 1-1 at Leeds on 18 October, a result we covered in our Leeds vs Manchester United report, and lost 2-0 at Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on 13 October, as our Atlético Madrid vs Manchester United preview anticipated. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Tottenham and 1-1 at Fulham, lost 3-2 to Brighton in the League Cup and lost 1-0 to Manchester City. In Europe, United have scored 4 and conceded 2 across their two games, with one clean sheet.

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

There is no previous competitive meeting between Como and Manchester United in the head-to-head records we checked, so this is a first for both clubs. Therefore, neither side has a track record against the other to lean on. Instead, recent form and team news carry more weight than history.

What is the team news for Como vs Manchester United?

Como have a number of players listed as unavailable. Diao is out with a thigh injury, and Kean has a leg injury, while Chalobah and Rodriguez are also listed as injured. Consequently, the home side may need to rotate in attack. Squad changes can also come late, so keep an eye on official channels for the confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off.

Manchester United have a longer list. Dorgu has a hamstring injury, Rashford a hip injury, Sesko a leg injury and Ugarte a knee injury, while Mainoo, Shaw and Martínez are also listed as unavailable. In addition, Yoro is suspended after a red card, and Heaton and Heaven are unavailable through abdominal strain and illness respectively. Even so, United still have enough depth to field a competitive side, though they will be thin in several positions.

Where do Como and Manchester United sit in the table?

Como are 17th with three points from two games and a goal difference of plus two. Manchester United are 18th with three points from two games and the same goal difference of plus two. Consequently, the table is tight, and a win for either side would move them clearly above the other. By contrast, a draw would keep both sides in the pack, with one point each.

For context, Paris Saint-Germain lead the 36-team table on nine points, as our PSG vs Barcelona report explains. Our Champions League hub covers the wider competition.

What could decide Como vs Manchester United?

Both sides have attacking talent, but each has been loose at the back. Como have conceded in every league-phase game, and United have conceded at Atlético. Therefore, whichever side defends set pieces and transitions better could gain the edge. Meanwhile, Como have the advantage of playing at home.

United, however, have the individual quality to hurt Como, and they scored four goals across their two league-phase games. Nevertheless, injuries limit their options. As a result, this game looks balanced, although the final outcome is impossible to predict with certainty.

For the official match centre and standings, see the UEFA Champions League website.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Como vs Manchester United in South Africa?

Kick-off is at 18:45 SAST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Where is Como vs Manchester United being played?

The match is at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy.

Have Como and Manchester United played before?

Not in the head-to-head records we checked, so this looks like the first meeting.

Where are Como and Manchester United in the table?

Como are 17th and Manchester United 18th, both on three points from two games.