Manchester United and Otelul Galati were drawn into Group C of the UEFA Champions League for the first time ever this year.
This is the first time because it is Galati's first time playing Champions League football.
It has shown too, and in their first three matches they are 0-3 with a minus-four goal differential.
United isn't playing their best ball either, though.
The defending Barclay's Premier League champions have won only one (against Galati) of their three Group C matches so far and cannot afford to spare this opportunity.
The two teams are unfairly matched, but Galati is going to take the pitch trying to prove they belong.
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
When: Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:45 p.m. ET
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Betting Line (via Sportsbook)
United -666
Galati +1650
Draw +600
United Key Injuries
Ryan Giggs: Out until Nov. 6.
Galati Key Injuries
None to report.
Biggest Storyline: Group C Standings
Many would expect United to sit atop the standing after three games, but they are only 1-2-0. The Romanian champions, however, are 0-3 and have no realistic shot of making out of their first Champions League appearance.
United is in need of the points though. They currently trail Benfica seven to five in total points and Sir Alex Ferguson will not let that slip away unnoticed.
United, who were embarrassed by rivals City in Premier League play last week, beat up on Aldershot 3-0 in Carling Cup play and will tussle with Everton in league play on the 29th.
Expect them to come out looking for all three points at home.
United Player To Watch: Wayne Rooney, FW
Rooney scored both goals (courtesy of penalty kicks) in the first match between these two.
The mercurial striker is always a threat and has enough talent to take on majority of the Galati back line by himself.
He's tied as the top scorer in England right now with City rival Sergio Aguero.
If the Red Devils are desperate for a goal, he is going to be the man to score it.
Galati Player To Watch: Branko Grahova, GK
On the flip side, if Galati is going to have chance at winning or drawing they will need their keeper, Branko Grahova, to play out of his mind.
The 28-year-old Bosnian has his work cut out for him and will be busy against the English powerhouse.
If they have any chance at surviving at Old Trafford it will start with him.
Key Matchup: United Attack vs. Galati Back Line
Is there any way the Romanian side will be able to keep with United's attack? No. But containing them by capitalizing on their own efforts is possible.
We've seen United's back line look shaky at times this season (they just gave up six goals to City) and if Galati can create any bit of an opportunity on the counterattack, it will go a long way in helping them survive.
But all of that starts with stopping United's attack. If they pummel the net at will and don't give the ball up, there will be no chance for the defending Romanian champions to survive.
What They're Saying
Sir Alex Ferguson was pleased with the way his team rebounded from the disgraceful City drubbing at Aldershot.
The iconic manager said after the game:
The nature of Manchester United is to go and win the game, whether it's eight men, nine men, ten men or seven men. That's their nature and it's very difficult to change that, but tonight they kept their discipline, they kept their professionalism, enjoyed it tonight - the players enjoyed that.
The match with Otelul Galati isn't much different. The Romanian side is a league champion, but United can feature a number of their players and still come away with the win.
For Ferguson, and the club as a whole, it is important for them to play with discipline every time out on the pitch.
Expect to see much of the same at Old Trafford on November 2nd.
Prediction: Manchester United 3, Otelul Galati 0
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