Manchester United vs Chelsea Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 3rd November 2024

When Chelsea come to Old Trafford for the Premier League match this coming Sunday, Manchester United will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Placed 14th in the table Manchester United have amassed 11 points after nine matches. On 17 points, The Blues rank fiveth with nine matches played this season.

The Blues will be looking to increase the gap on Manchester United after their Premier League clash on Sunday. However, the hosts will be eager to prevent that as they will surely want to keep their upcoming opponent close.

The Red Devils only average a modest one goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored ten goals. They also conceded 11 for an average of 1.1 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring five times.

The Blues scored 21 goals, conceded 12 and held on for a clean sheet in two of their last ten matches.

Manchester United were defeated by 4-3 in their last encounter with Chelsea, but did win the reverse match 2-1, though.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Prediction

Manchester United Form

Manchester United delivered a bit of everything as their last three matches resulted in a win, a loss and a draw. An encounter with Fenerbahce brought a 1-1 draw, which was followed by a 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail, as they beat Leicester by 5-2. Manchester United won three of their previous six matches at Old Trafford in the Premier League. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring six goals to ten against.

Chelsea Form

In the last three matches, Chelsea beat Panathinaikos 1-4, won 2-1 against Newcastle, and lost 2-0 against Newcastle. Chelsea have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Premier League. They saw no draws but lost once, while scoring 16 and conceding seven goals.

Manchester United and Chelsea seem a fairly equal pairing right now, with not a lot to separate the two sides. As such, going for a draw in the betting market seem worth a punt.

Manchester United have had a hard time scoring goals at Old Trafford this season in the Premier League. No home side scored fewer times, than the three goals they so far managed. They also allowed seven goals against. In contrast, Chelsea have been great goalscorers away from home in the Premier League. They have been on target 11 times, making them the most scoring away side, while also conceding four goals.

Manchester United won two matches, scored four goals and conceded nine in their last six games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. This earned them seven points. Manchester United claimed three wins, two draws as well as four defeats in the Premier League this season. Chelsea are looking at five wins, two draws and two defeats in the Premier League.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Squads

Manchester United Squad

Ruud van Nistelrooy will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Chelsea from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/9), Tom Heaton (0/0), Diogo Dalot (0/9), Harry Amass (0/0), Harry Maguire (0/5), Jonny Evans (0/4), Leny Yoro (0/0), Lisandro Martinez (0/8), Luke Shaw (0/0), Matthijs de Ligt (1/9), Noussair Mazraoui (0/9), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (0/3), Bruno Fernandes (0/9), Casemiro (1/8), Christian Eriksen (0/7), Daniel Gore (0/0), Kobbie Mainoo (0/7), Manuel Ugarte (0/4), Mason Mount (0/3), Toby Collyer (0/1), Alejandro Garnacho (2/9), Amad Diallo (1/7), Antony (0/2), Ethan Wheatley (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (1/9), Marcus Rashford (1/9), Rasmus Hoejlund (1/5).

Chelsea Squad

Here is the full team squad of Chelsea. The 44 year-old Enzo Maresca will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Filip Joergensen (0/0), Lucas Bergstroem (0/0), Marcus Bettinelli (0/0), Robert Sanchez (0/9), Axel Disasi (0/2), Ben Chilwell (0/0), Benoit Badiashile (0/1), Caleb Wiley (0/0), Josh Acheampong (0/0), Levi Colwill (0/9), Malo Gusto (0/7), Marc Cucurella (0/8), Reece James (0/2), Tosin Adarabioyo (0/4), Wesley Fofana (0/8), Carney Chukwuemeka (0/0), Cesare Casadei (0/0), Cole Palmer (7/9), Enzo Fernandez (0/8), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (0/3), Moises Caicedo (0/9), Noni Madueke (4/8), Omari Kellyman (0/0), Renato Veiga (0/5), Romeo Lavia (0/4), Tyrique George (0/0), Christopher Nkunku (1/9), Jadon Sancho (0/5), Joao Felix (1/5), Marc Guiu (0/1), Mykhaylo Mudryk (0/5), Nicolas Jackson (6/9), Pedro Neto (0/9).

Manchester United vs Chelsea Team News

At the time of writing, Manchester United have four players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Chelsea this coming Sunday. Manchester United have to alter their line-up, as both Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana get a day in the shade.

Antony and Tyrell Malacia are all absent from the Manchester United squad that faces Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Chelsea have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Sunday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands. Jadon Sancho is ineligible for selection in the Chelsea squad, as he is suspended.

Romeo Lavia nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Chelsea.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Lineups

Manchester United vs Chelsea H2H

Manchester United were defeated by 4-3 in their last encounter with Chelsea, but did win the reverse match 2-1, though. Manchester United go into their upcoming match against Chelsea with a 40% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 4-5-1 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Results

Both teams to score paid out six times in the previous ten matches between home side Manchester United and Chelsea. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 2/5.

Manchester United vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Look no further than Alejandro Garnacho, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Manchester United in the Premier League, while Cole Palmer managed six goals in the last half dozen matches for Chelsea in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Manchester United won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Old Trafford. They drew one and lost three as well, while Chelsea won five of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost five. Both teams have been poor at keeping their opponents from scoring in recent matches. While Manchester United managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the games at Old Trafford, Chelsea kept their hosts from scoring in two of their last 10 away games.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet four times in the last ten encounters between Manchester United and Chelsea as under 2.5 goals happened four times. Manchester United scored an average of 1.8 goals a game, with Chelsea averaging 0.9 goals in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester United, who scored an average of two goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Chelsea, who scored 2.5 times on average in these matches.