Manchester United - Chelsea predictions

The visiting team knows the task they face will not be easy. Beating Manchester United on their own turf would be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

Chelsea are regarded as favourites, but that doesn’t mean they can relax. With an almost negligible difference in the perceived strength of these two teams, sub-standard play is a recipe for disaster.

When it comes to Manchester United’s previous Premier League clash, things went the wrong way from the off. They were never the favourites to claim an away win (4.52) but it’s fair to say their fans did not expect to see them lose Manchester City. They fell behind in the first half and the game was already settled.

Chelsea’s previous round at Brentford was rather underwhelming. The whole match was rather uneventful, and both teams went home with a single point after a : stalemate. Brentford were the underdogs in that matchup, however, so they are likely happier with the result.

The hosts will be looking to cut down on the number of goals they concede. They’ve recorded more than 5 total concessions over the last 3 matches, which is usually a cause for concern.

Chelsea netted 7 goals in their last three showdowns, which means this match might be a great chance to look at Over Goals markets. With some luck, a confirmed Over 4.5 seems quite plausible.

Manchester United bagged a decent enough position in the standings so far, moving up to 14th. They’ll definitely want to keep up the momentum and try to get higher, though Chelsea are not about to make it easy for them.

The Blues are 5th in the current league standings. This marks them as one of the more successful teams so far, though nothing is certain this early in the season. For now, they’ll be trying to keep up the pace and close the 1-point difference they need for a shot at the Champions League.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

The 2.30 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.