Chelsea - Manchester United predictions and free betting tips [04/04/2024]

On Thursday, 4th April within the framework of the 31st round of the Premier League, Chelsea will host Manchester United at their home ground. Last Saturday, the Londoners managed to lose points with the sinking Burnley at Stamford Bridge, whereas the Red Devils drew 1:1 with Brentford. 

Predicted Line-Ups

Chelsea: Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson.
Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.

Chelsea

Holding only the 11^th place in the league table of the Premier League, Chelsea is having another disappointing campaign, given the ambitions and budget of the club. It's highly unlikely that the Londoners will manage to finish in the European zone, but the Blues have managed to avoid defeats in the last 5 rounds (2 wins and 3 draws). After the victory over Newcastle (3:2), Mauricio Pochettino's team failed to beat the sinking Burnley at home last weekend (2:2).

The hosts have only amassed 22 points in 14 home matches, which is just the 13^th best record in the Premier League. In February, Chelsea reached the League Cup final, where they lost to Liverpool, and in the FA Cup before the international break, they overcame Leicester (4:2) and will meet Manchester City in the semi-finals.  centre-backs.

Manchester United

At present, Manchester United occupies the 6^th place in the league table of the Premier League, with one game in hand and trailing the top four by 11 points. As a result, qualification for next season's Champions League seems rather distant. After two consecutive defeats, the Red Devils responded with a 2:0 win over the sinking Everton, but couldn't build on this success last weekend, drawing 1:1 with Brentford.

Interesting fact: the Mancunians are heading to the capital, having won only one of their last nine away matches against London rivals and losing four of their last six. In the FA Cup, Manchester United overcame Liverpool before the international break (4:3 after extra time) and will face Coventry in the semi-finals. 

Head-to-Head

The Red Devils have not lost in their last five Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge and could achieve their third consecutive victory over the Blues for the first time since September 1965. The first leg ended 2:1 in favour of the Mancunians.

Match Prediction: Chelsea – Manchester United

Neither team can afford to lose points in the upcoming match, but considering that five of the last seven head-to-head matches between these clubs ended in a draw, such an outcome is more than likely this time around. Chelsea, of course, can count on the support of the home crowd, but it didn't even help the hosts in the last round against the sinking Burnley...

Total Prediction

All five previous head-to-head matches between these teams ended with both sides scoring. Both sides have problems with defensive solidity, while there are plenty of bright performers in attack for a high-scoring shootout.

Corner Prediction

Both sides advocate attacking football and won't retreat to their own side of the field - betting on a total of over 9.5 corners.

Yellow Cards Prediction

Chelsea earns an average of 3.2 yellow cards per match, the visitors - 2.5. Boldly betting on a total of more than 3.5 cautions.

Score Prediction

I'll bet on a final score of 1:1.