The Matchday 37 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United will take place on May 16 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
The Londoners saw their six-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League come to an end, where they secured four wins and two draws. In the last round, playing away, the club lost to Newcastle 0-2. Following this defeat, Eddie Howe's side climbed to third place, while Chelsea remained fifth. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest is just one point behind in seventh, and Enzo Maresca's side is ahead of Aston Villa only on goal difference.
- No more than three goals were scored in 7 of Chelsea's previous 9 Premier League games.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of the Londoners' last 10 league matches.
- The club is unbeaten in their last 9 home matches in the Premier League (7 wins and 2 draws).
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (3-4-3)
Robert Sanchez – Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia – Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson.
Forwards Mykhailo Mudryk and Nicolas Jackson will not play due to suspensions this season. Defender Wesley Fofana, forwards Marc Guiu and Christopher Nkunku, and midfielder Omari Kellyman are out due to injuries. Forward Jadon Sancho will miss the match due to loan agreement terms.
Manchester United
The Mancunians have not tasted victory in the league for seven matches, suffering five defeats and drawing twice. Notably, in the last two Premier League matches, the club lost to unmotivated opponents: away to Brentford (3-4) and at home to West Ham (0-2). Interestingly, the club has failed to score in three consecutive home Premier League matches. The club is in 16th place and cannot rise above 13th.
- A maximum of three goals were scored in 7 of Manchester United's previous 9 Premier League games.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 league matches.
- The Mancunians have suffered only one second-half defeat in nine previous away Premier League matches (4 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (4-4-2)
Altay Bayındır – Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Amass, Luke Shaw, Leni Yoro – Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes – Rasmus Højlund, Amad Diallo.
Defenders Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot, Aiden Heaven, and Lisandro Martinez, as well as forward Joshua Zirkzee, are out due to injuries.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 24 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 105;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 13%.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
Even without Nicolas Jackson, who will miss the rest of the season due to suspension, the Londoners should defeat the unmotivated Manchester United. The Mancunians have been fielding an experimental lineup in recent rounds: Ruben Amorim is trying new tactical schemes and giving youth players a chance to shine. The visitors have no reason to fight for a result, so the Portuguese coach will rest the key players and prepare the team for the Europa League final on May 21.
The Londoners also have a European final ahead in the Conference League, but it will take place on the 28th, and the team still has tournament motivation in the league, with a good chance to finish in the Champions League zone. I predict the hosts will confidently win by at least two goals. The club has not lost at home in the Premier League this calendar year and has won 7 of their last 8 home league matches. Meanwhile, Manchester United has lost 3 of their last 4 away Premier League games.
My prediction: Chelsea with a handicap (-1.5)
