The prediction of Manchester United and Atalanta comes before the match of the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage. This game will be played on October 20th, at Old Trafford, England. In this match overview, we bring you betting tips and accurate predictions of results based on the analysis of these two sides.
Manchester United vs Atalanta Match Preview and Team News
Manchester United
Manchester United is in turmoil, and ahead of their home game against Atalanta in Group F of the Champions League, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under fire. They go to this game placed third in the group, with three points and Atalanta top on four points. Manchester United go to the game straight from a 4-2 loss to Leicester City, their third defeat in five matches, and they’ve managed just one win in the process. United have led in their last two games but dropped points in both matches, and head to this game with just one clean sheet in 11 games. They’ve failed to score in two of their last five games, while both teams have scored in each of their previous three matches. United isn’t doing any better in the Champions League; going to this game, they have three losses in four Champions League games and just one clean sheet in 13. Jadon Sancho is the engine of this team, he goes through the opponent’s defense like a fast train, has excellent ball control, and the English international can be satisfied with his performance. Edison Cavani shows that he is a great reinforcement, and he scored ten goals last season.
Atalanta
Atalanta is coming from a convincing outing in Serie A where they trounced Empoli 4-1 for their third win in five matches. They will be very confident heading to Manchester, having scored two or more goals in four of their last five games. Seven of their last ten games have produced over 2.5 goals, but they have just three clean sheets in 10 matches. Both teams have scored in seven of Atalanta’s last ten games, and they go to this game unbeaten in five away matches this season. Marten de Roon has excellent ball control, he can play in several positions, and every team needs such a player. Josip Ilicic is the engine of this team, his greatest virtue is speed, he has excellent ball control and can be satisfied with his performance.
Manchester United vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw, Matic, Fred, Greenwood, Fernandes, Pogba, Ronaldo.
Atalanta: Musso, Palomino, Demiral, Toloi, Zappacosta, Koopmeiners, De Roon, Maehle, Pasalic, Ilicic, Muriel.
Manchester United vs Atalanta Betting Tips and Predictions
It is going to be an exciting clash, as Atalanta is not without a chance of remaining undefeated. However, we believe Manchester United should meet the expectations and deliver a win.
We can also expect a goal in both nets, and neither side should keep the clean sheet.
Manchester United to win @1.85
BTTS Yes @1.55
Correct score 3:1 @10.00