The Champions League continues for the third consecutive week, offering more exciting games during the week. On Wednesday night, Manchester United could almost seal their way into the knockout stage against Istanbul Basaksehir with a win. The Red Devils have been excellent in Champions League Group H with six points from six.
Istanbul Basakasehir are still winless and without points after two games. The good news for the Turks is that they are just three points behind second place. A shock win could lift them to third place, but that would depend on the outcome of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig.
Group H has been an odd win so far. On matchday two, Manchester United defeated RB Leipzig 5-0. No one has seen last season's semi-finalists beaten like this. In the other match, Paris Saint-Germain struggled to defeat Istanbul Basaksehir. Despite winning 2-0, the Turkish club should have been on the scoreboard.
Manchester United may have claimed two Champions League wins but fell to another home league defeat on Sunday. Which Red Devils team will play in Istanbul?
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Manchester United have lost three times this season in all competitions. All three defeats came at Old Trafford. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal penalty gave the Gunners all three points on Sunday. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been hot and cold in the Premier League (currently ranked 15th), they have been outstanding in Europe.
It is important to point out that the 5-0 victory over RB Leipzig was flattering for them. Although Solskjaer prepared the team well and was organised, a controversial VAR call ruled that Manchester United's goal was not offside. From there, RB Leipzig didn't offer much and after the second goal it collapsed.
Manchester United have +8 goals this season in all competitions. They have allowed 14 goals and scored 22. They have an average of scoring a goal in 65 minutes of play. Five of his seven Champions League goals have come in the second half.
After winning the Turkish Super League last season, Istanbul Basaksehir have been atrocious. They have won just three of nine games in all competitions. Despite losing back-to-back Champions League matches, their last two Super League matches ended in wins. They are coming off a 2-1 win over Konyaspor at the weekend.
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Coming off Sunday's loss to Arsenal, Solskjaer has four players on his disabled list. All five are long-standing issues and have been missing from some games. Summer signing Alex Telles remains out after testing positive for COVID-19. He is most likely to return at the weekend or after the next international break.
Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have been absent for a long time. None of them will make the team this week. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof will remain on defense. Manchester United may be conceding goals in the league, but they've only conceded once in 180 minutes of Champions League football.
Solskjaer will have striker Anthony Martial for Wednesday night's game. The French forward missed Arsenal due to a red card penalty. Jesse Lingard is ruled out due to a fitness issue.
Despite only conceding four goals, Istanbul Basaksehir only allowed four goals to their Champions League rivals. Coach Okan Buruk has three players on his disabled list. Nacer Chadli is a doubt due to a coup. Okechukwu Azubuike is also in doubt due to a hit. Buruk is without Júnior Caicara, who is out of action due to a long term injury.
Istanbul Basaksehir vs Manchester United Prediction
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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes lives off the penalty spot. If the Red Devil hits a penalty, wait for the Portuguese to approach and score the goal. Manchester United have been awarded three penalties in the league and two more in the Champions League (five in total). Four of the five penalties were taken by the club. In the two days of the Champions League so far, Manchester United have scored penalties.
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Fernandes scored in the first round against Paris Saint-Germain, taking a penalty in the first half. Fernandes rested most of the game against RB Leipzig. The midfielder continues to receive negative reviews from viewers for his current performances at Manchester United and it looks like the honeymoon at Old Trafford is over. Fernandes should bounce back against a poor Istanbul side Basaksehir on Wednesday night.
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Manchester United have registered over 2,5 goals in their previous two Champions League matches this season. They are averaging 2,20 goals per game across all solo competitions this season. Istanbul Basaksehir allowed 1,33 goals per game in all competitions. Eight of Manchester United's 10 games in 2024-21 ended with over 2,5 goals scored. They should be among the goals again this week in Turkey.
Solskjaer's side could taste their first Champions League defeat of the season on Wednesday night. They won't lose points because Istanbul Basaksehir will overtake them, on the contrary, it will be due to Manchester United's lack of play. The Red Devils' strong performances continue to overshadow the issues at stake.
Manchester United must control Wednesday night's game and claim victory. It's likely to be yet another victory that will continue the Red Devils' hot and cold performances. Solskjaer's side are fortunate that the worst teams in the Premier League this season are so bad that the relegation race is yet another onslaught of hideous teams of EFL champion quality.
Manchester United will claim an away win in Turkey and will be one step closer to the knockout stage. Expect them to fool the spectators with another good European performance.
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