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Matchday three of the UEFA Champions League brings 18 fixtures, split evenly between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The schedule includes some intriguing fixtures, including PSG vs Barcelona, Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, and Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig. On this page, we focus on an eye-catching match in Italy, where Serie A side Como target an upset as they host England’s Manchester United.
Will the Red Devils claim a second win in three to keep pace with the leading pack? The legal and licensed betting apps featured on this page offer over 100 pre-match and live betting markets, including match-winner and first scorer.
Keep reading as betting expert Frank Monkhouse unpacks his three data-led predictions.
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Como vs Man Utd: Betting tips
Draw or Man Utd @ 4/7 (bet365)
Over 2.5 goals @ 8/13 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Double chance - Draw or Man Utd
My first prediction for Como vs Man Utd comes from the double chance market, backing the visitors to avoid defeat.
With this approach, you’ll make a profit if Man Utd beat Como, taking three vital Champions League points back to the UK. Bookmakers will also settle your bet as a winner and pay out a profit if the match ends in a draw.
The double chance betting market gives you a two-in-three chance of winning, and the 4/7 odds offered are ideal for your midweek accumulators.
Wednesday marks the first competitive meeting between Como and Man Utd, but Michael Carrick’s side enter with confidence. The stats show United are unbeaten in their previous six away games against Italian opposition in this competition, with three wins and three draws.
Backing Man Utd on the double chance market would’ve returned a profit in two of their three starts this month. United drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, but lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in this competition.
Como have also played three matches in October, drawing 0-0 with Roma, losing 3-2 at Feyenoord, and beating Fiorentina 3-1 on the road.
Take Man Utd on the double chance market, and you’ll celebrate a profit if the Premier League giants take at least a point from Wednesday’s showdown.
Tip: Draw or Man Utd @ 4/7 (bet365)
Bet explanation: An away win pays the same as a draw when following this prediction.
Total goals - Over 2.5
Moving to my second Como vs Man Utd prediction, and it’s another that’ll work best in your midweek multiples, including accumulators and Como vs Man Utd Bet Builders.
Avoid picking sides and trust this match to produce more than two goals from both teams combined. You’re gambling on the goals, meaning a 3-0 home win is as good as a 4-2 away day or a 3-3 draw.
Como made history when opening their Champions League campaign with a stunning 4-1 win over RB Leipzig at this venue. They visited Feyenoord on matchday two and played their part in another high-scoring match, losing 3-2.
In Serie A, Cesc Fabregas has his men fifth in the table after seven rounds, scoring 12 goals and conceding 7. In their last two starts in all competitions, The Voltaics have scored five goals and leaked four.
The Man Utd attack plots to pile misery on Fabregas and his nervy defence, but their recent form isn’t too convincing either. Over the same two-game period, Man Utd have scored one goal and allowed three.
Here, we have a fascinating meeting of two sides with plenty of flair in attack, but a lack of confidence at the back. That’s great news for followers of this bet, who aren’t too concerned about where the goals come from and which team wins.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 8/13 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Como vs Man Utd must produce more than two goals from both teams combined, regardless of the winner.
Anytime scorer - Rashford
Regular readers of my big-match previews know by now that I like to sign off with a higher-odds bet. On Wednesday in northern Italy, I make the case for Marcus Rashford to score.
Fancy getting involved for a small stake at fair odds? The anytime scorer market covers you for the entire time Rashford is on the field of play.
The 28-year-old Man Utd and England striker is yet to get off the mark for the season. Manager Michael Carrick publicly backed his number nine to rediscover his scoring form, and I believe this trip presents the perfect opportunity.
The Opta Stats show that Rashford could make his 50th appearance in this competition. He made 34 UCL appearances for Man Utd, 4 for Aston Villa, and 11 for Barcelona.
To date, Rashford has 17 goals in 49 games. Did you know only Harry Kane (34 goals), Raheem Sterling (20 goals), and Andy Cole (18 goals) rank higher than Rashford in goals scored over a 50-game period?
That’s impressive company, and it was enough to catch my eye when researching Como vs Man Utd. It’s also worth knowing that Rashford started against Atletico Madrid and had one shot on target in a tough match for his team.
Tip: Rashford to score @ 3/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Marcus Rashford scores first, last or at any time during Man Utd’s trip to Lombardy, your bet wins and you’ll secure a strong profit.
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