Manchester United and AS Roma go toe-to-toe on the first leg of the Europa League semifinals this Thursday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

This would be their very first meeting in the second tier of European football with both sides clashing six times in the UCL. The Mancunians emerged victors four times while Roma won only once.

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Ole’s troops did well to beat Granada in the previous round beating them 2-0 in both legs. In their most recent game, they were held to a goalless draw away at Leeds United. It is to be noted that they fell out at this same stage at the hands of the eventual winners Sevilla. Will history repeat itself ?

Roma, on the other hand, would play in their first Europa League semifinals this Thursday. After knocking out Ajax in the last 8, they would certainly feel they have a chance at the coveted cup. However, it is to be noted that they haven’t won any of their last four league games with the most recent 3-2 loss against Cagliari making sure of that.

Man United vs Roma Team News

Zaniolo and Pedro are both struggling with long-term injuries while Man United play this game with Matial being their only major injury casualty.

Man United possible starting XI:

Henderson; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, McTominay; Pogba, Fernandes; Rashford, Cavani

Roma possible starting XI:

Lopes; Mancini, Smalling, Fazio; Spinazzola, Vertout, Diawara, Peres; Mkhitaryan, Pellegrini; Dzeko

Man United vs Roma Prediction: 1-0

Roma head into this game off the back of four straight games without a win. Man United, on the other hand, hasn’t lost only once since February, winning five of their last six games. We certainly expect this game to be difficult for the Reds given that the away side has top-quality players. However, we see the home side coming out on top this Thursday.