Manchester United vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips & Prediction

Manchester United vs Chelsea
England - Premier League
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2024
Starts at 17pm UK / 30pm CET
Location: Old Trafford.

Possibly the biggest attraction the PL has to offer this weekend.

Both teams are among the titans of the league and, with the current setbacks experienced by defending champions Liverpool and contenders Manchester City, the Blues and Red Devils have improved their chances in the title race.

After Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's dominance in the English top flight in recent years, the two finally believe their time is coming. And it's also worth noting that these two finished third and fourth in the table below Reds and Citizens.

Moving on, currently the English top flight is wide open and, frankly, it's now a race for anyone. While Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa have all impressed with some spectacular performances of late, they lack the experience to sustain this form throughout the season.

For that reason, if either the Devils or the Blues pull off a big win this weekend, they would easily become favorites to chase down the English title.

As such, we can expect a close encounter this Saturday. Also, considering the offensive prowess of both teams, along with the high pressure either would be under, expect goals from both teams this Saturday.

Manchester United vs Chelsea: head-to-head (h2h)

• The last meeting took place just two months ago, and then Frank Lampard's men managed a 1-3 away victory.
• Three of the four previous clashes had three or more goals.
• Since 2001, only three times have the hosts failed to score at this stadium.
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men have recorded four of their previous five overall wins.

Manchester United vs Chelsea: Prediction

The Devils won away from home by 1-4 in the last round of the championship, against Newcastle. Meanwhile, Lampard's men drew 3-3 at home to Southampton.

As it stands, Solskjaer's men have a slight advantage. They have won five of their last six games in total, the last victory being away from home against PSG, from the UCL. Against a world-class team and under great pressure, this was a victory that boosted the team's confidence.

Moving on, they have also won three of their last four h2h matches and have recorded nine of their previous twelve overall h2h wins at this stadium. Indeed, since 2001, the team have suffered a total of just three league defeats against opponents at Old Trafford.

Furthermore, the Blues have also been winless in four of their previous five meetings, and have remained so in seven of their last nine trips.

As such, he expects Manchester United to secure at least one point this Saturday.

Understand, however, that Solskjaer's charges have conceded a total of nine goals in their last two league games at this venue and have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their previous nine meetings overall.

And on the other hand, the Blues had won the last h2h 1-3, in this same place, and also two months ago. And finally, the Blues have found the back of the net in 23 of their previous 26 games and in 20 of their last 22 trips.

As such, expect either team to score goals this weekend.

Manchester United vs Chelsea: betting tips

• Double chance: Manchester United or draw at 1,50 (1/2)

• Both teams will score 1,60 (3/5).