The Matchday 5 clash in the Premier League between Manchester United and Chelsea will take place on September 20 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
Ruben Amorim's side has remained unbeaten in two consecutive Premier League matches: a draw away to Fulham (1-1) and a hard-fought victory over Burnley (3-2). However, in the last round, they visited their city rivals Manchester City and suffered a 0-3 defeat. Following this loss, the Red Devils dropped to 14th place. Notably, the four points accumulated after four rounds marks the club's worst start since the 1992/93 season.
- In the last 13 Premier League matches, the club has secured just 2 wins (3 draws and 8 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Manchester United's last 6 home games in the league.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of the Red Devils' last 7 Premier League encounters.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Altay Bayındır – Leni Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw – Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte – Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo – Benjamin Šeško.
Defenders Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez, midfielder Mason Mount, and forward Matheus Cunha are sidelined due to injuries.
Chelsea
The Londoners are positioned fifth, having accumulated 8 points. They had a chance to reach 10 points, but in the last round, the team surrendered a win in an away match against Brentford, conceding a goal from their city rivals in the 93rd minute (2-2). Enzo Maresca's side remains unbeaten in the Premier League for six matches, securing 4 wins and 2 draws.
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Chelsea's last 7 Premier League games.
- In the last 13 Premier League matches, Chelsea has suffered only 1 defeat (8 wins and 4 draws).
- The club has not scored more than 1 goal in 10 of their last 13 away matches in the league.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Robert Sánchez – Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato – Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Facundo Buonanotte – Pedro Neto, João Pedro Jesus, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended. Due to injuries, defenders Benoît Badiashile and Levi Colwill, midfielder Romeo Lavia, and forward Liam Delap will miss the match.
Referee
Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 27 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 105;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 22%.
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
Bookmakers offer nearly equal odds for the teams' victories, with a slight advantage for the visitors. Despite Manchester United's lackluster performances, this is worth considering, as Chelsea remains unbeaten in the league for six matches, having not suffered a single defeat in the current Premier League season. Chelsea also performs well away from home, losing only to Newcastle in their last six Premier League matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
Even at Old Trafford, Manchester United disappoints. In their last 14 home Premier League matches, the team has secured only 4 wins, with three of those against opponents who either were relegated to the Championship or just promoted from there (2 draws and 8 losses). Additionally, in the last three head-to-head encounters in the league, Chelsea has won 2 games and drawn 1.
My prediction: Chelsea with a handicap (0)
