Manchester United look set to return to winning ways in the Champions League this week in their Group H. The side will be welcoming Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford. The match schedules for Tuesday with kickoff at 11 pm.
The Red Devils remain at the top of Group H while leveling on points with side RB Leipzig. Istanbul head to Old Trafford with their heads held high after a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier this month.
United placed themselves as worthy contenders for the Champions League’s knockout stages with back to back wins against PSG and RB Leipzig. However, Ole Gunnar went falling down to earth on their trip to Turkey. The side fell for a 2-1 loss to Basaksehir that opened the group-wide open for the next two fixtures.
A win this Tuesday will leave United at a better spot against second-placed RB Leipzig and third-placed PSG, who take on each other on the same day. After a triumphant 1-0 win against West Brom last weekend in the Premier League, the side head into the clash.
On the other hand, Basaksehir benefited from some poor defending last weekend against United for their 2-1 win. The win saw the side last on the table come level on points against side PSG. The Istanbul giants won their first-ever Super Lig title last season.
Manchester United vs Istanbul Basaksehir Head to Head
Both sides have only one match against each other, with Istanbul Basaksehir taking home the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Man United 1-0 West Brom
Everton 1-3 Man United
Basaksehir 2-1 Man United
Man United 0-1 Arsenal
Man United 5-0 RB Leipzig
Away
Besiktas 3-2 Basaksehir
Basaksehir 1-3 Instanbulspor
Istanbul 2-1 Genclerbirligi
Basaksehir 2-1 Man United
Konyaspor 1-2 Basaksehir
Manchester United Team News
Left-back Luke Shaw remains with a knee injury ahead of the clash, similar to Phil Jones. Jesse Lingard and Eric Bailly remain doubts ahead of the clash. Paul Pogba remains under assessment after missing to feature against West Brom last weekend.
Istanbul Basaksehir Team News
Injury woes at the camp include Junior Carcara and Enzo Crivelli. It will be a return for left-back Rafael to Old Trafford. Former Liverpool defender Skrtel should lineup for the Turkish Champions against Ole Gunnar’s side.
Prediction and Odds
United are on a revenge mission after their shock defeat exposed their defensive woes last weekend.
Man United Win
Goals Over 2.5
Away: No Score
