Manchester United vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd November 2024
The Premier League features a high-profile match between two of its biggest teams this weekend as Manchester United take on Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. Both sides have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
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Chelsea are in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have been impressive this season. The Blues slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in the EFL Cup in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Red Devils are currently under new management and will look to turn their campaign around this month.
Manchester United vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester United have a good historical record against Chelsea and have won 83 out of the 195 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chelsea's 56 victories.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 11 matches at home against Chelsea in the Premier League and could win three such games in a row for the first time since 1957.
- Chelsea won their previous game against Manchester United in the Premier League by a 4-3 scoreline and have not won consecutive league meetings against the Red Devils since 2011.
- Manchester United and Chelsea have played out 26 draws in the Premier League - the most of any fixture in the history of the competition.
- Manchester United have picked up 11 points from their nine matches in the Premier League - their lowest tally at this stage of the season since the 2019-20 campaign.
Manchester United vs Chelsea Prediction
Manchester United are set to embark on a new era after Erik ten Hag's sacking and have a mountain to climb for the remainder of their campaign. Bruno Fernandes scored an impressive brace in his previous game and will to replicate his heroics this weekend.
Chelsea have shown marked improvement under Enzo Maresca and have an excellent young squad at their disposal. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea
Manchester United vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - Yes