Manchester United face a crucial Champions League group stage encounter as they welcome Bayern Munich to Old Trafford. After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, manager Erik ten Hag will be looking for a strong response from his team.

In order to have any chance of advancing to the round of 16, United must secure a victory against Thomas Tuchel’s side. Additionally, they will need Copenhagen and Galatasaray to draw their match. Though their destiny is not entirely in their hands, United must focus on delivering a strong performance. They face a formidable challenge, as Bayern have remained unbeaten in the group stage for 39 matches.

The predicted lineup for United is a 4-2-3-1 formation. Goalkeeper Andre Onana will be aiming to redeem himself after making costly errors against Galatasaray in their previous European outing. In defense, Luke Shaw is expected to return to his preferred left-back position, with Raphael Varane partnering Harry Maguire at center-back. Aaron Wan-Bissaka may replace Diogo Dalot at right-back for added defensive cover.

In midfield, Scott McTominay may make way for Kobbie Mainoo, who could form a defensive pairing with Sofyan Amrabat. This change is intended to provide more stability in the midfield. Upfront, there could be a solitary change, with Rasmus Hojlund replacing Anthony Martial as the central striker. Hojlund has been impressive in the group stage, scoring five goals, and will be eager to make an impact against Bayern.