Man United v Juventus Tips: Can Pogba or Ronaldo make the difference?
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Two former favourites face their old clubs in the Champions League tonight, as Paul Pogba and Manchester United host Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus.
Both players are integral to their respective current sides. But which superstar will make a telling contribution under the lights at Old Trafford?
Match odds
United have shown plenty of resilience in recent weeks, with comebacks against Newcastle United and Chelsea.
They’ll need to be at it from the off here to claim all three points at 2/1.
Juventus were held by Genoa at the weekend but boast a 100% record in the Champions League so far this season.
They’re 7/5 to claim a win that would all but guarantee them a last-16 spot. A sixth Win to Nil of the campaign for the Old Lady is 3/1.
You can back a fourth draw in five United home matches at 21/10.
Talking tactics
Mourinho looks set to counter Juve’s considerable attacking threat by reverting to three in the middle.
That could mean a start for Scott McTominay alongside Nemanja Matic and Pogba.
The latter of those will need to win his battle with Miralem Pjanic, who should sit next to Blaise Matuidi in a defensive midfield two.
They’ll look to feed a front four spearheaded by Ronaldo, with Paulo Dybala linking things up in the number 10 role.
If United’s defence can stand resolute, then they could capitalise on the counter through pacy pair Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Goalscorer odds
This match could be all about either side’s returning talisman.
Pogba has four goals so far this season and is 3/1 Anytime again tonight, while Ronaldo is an 8/5 shot to net on his Old Trafford reappearance.
Martial and Rashford will also be looking to continue their respective good form.
The former is 3/1 to follow up his double at the weekend with a strike inside 90 minutes here. Rashford is a 5/2 shot or 7/1 to Score Last.
Match info
When: 8pm
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
How to watch: BT Sport 2
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