Match Pack: Chelsea vs Manchester United

In the heart of London at Stamford Bridge, an exciting match between Chelsea and Manchester United is on the cards, promising both high-quality football and intriguing betting prospects. With the teams closely matched in recent form, the outcome is far from certain.

Entering this match, Chelsea FC showcases impressive form with 9 points from their last 5 games, averaging 1.8 points per game. They’ve registered goals in each of these games. Looking strong at home, Chelsea is currently on a two-match unbeaten streak. Manchester United’s defense has their work cut out to prevent Chelsea, who’ve notched up scores in their last eight home games. However, Chelsea has drawn a blank in 3 home games this season. They’ve also remained undefeated for five games, with a solid tally of 11 goals. With the last seven matches for Chelsea wrapping up with two or more goals, we could potentially see a high-scoring match. Furthermore, Chelsea’s last 5 games have featured goals from both teams.

On the other hand, Manchester United has a decent record of 7 points from their last 5 games, standing at 1.4 points per game on average. Their scoring prowess on the road is noteworthy, as they’ve found the net in their last 6 away fixtures. United also comes into this match on the back of a two-match unbeaten run. Their recent games suggest a goal-rich match with the preceding 12 fixtures concluding with two or more goals. In terms of defensive play, both teams notched up goals in four of United’s last five outings.

The two sides have encountered each other 45 times in recent seasons. Out of these, Chelsea has won 14 times while Manchester United has claimed victory 16 times. They have settled for a draw in 15 matches. The most recent meeting between the two saw Chelsea crush Manchester United with a 4-0 victory. Chelsea’s home form has been moderate, and Manchester United’s away form solid. The past encounters have averaged 2.62 goals with both teams scoring in 58% of the matches.

This season, in the Premier League, Chelsea has averaged 1.57 Points Per Game at home, and Manchester United has managed 1.53 Points Per Game. Expect an enticing clash on the 4th of April 2024.

Insights

• Chelsea FC has collected an average of 1.8 points per game over the last five matches, scoring 11 times.
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in five out of the last five games Chelsea has played.
• Chelsea FC has been performing well at home, with an ongoing two-game unbeaten run.
• Despite three goalless home games this season, Chelsea has scored in their last eight consecutive games at Stamford Bridge.
• Chelsea’s good form is exhibited by them not losing in their last five games, with two wins.
• The last seven games for Chelsea has each ended with a score of two or more goals.
• Chelsea has an unbeaten run in the last five games against Manchester United with two wins and three draws, and they have netted 11 goals in the five games.
• This season, 68% of Chelsea’s matches have ended with BTTS.
• Chelsea has scored in their last 12 games consecutively.
• Manchester United has averaged 1.4 points from their last five games with a total of 7 scored goals.
• Manchester United has a habit of scoring on the road — they’ve netted in their last six away games.
• Manchester United have not been defeated in the last two matches.
• In Manchester United’s last 12 games, each finished with two or more goals scored.
• In four out the last five Manchester United’s games, BTTS has landed. This has happened in 52% of all their games this season.
• Manchester United has scored in their last 11 games consecutively.
• Chelsea FC and Manchester United have met 45 times in past seasons. Out of these, Chelsea has 14 wins, Manchester United has 16, and 15 matches ended in a draw.
• This season, in home matches Chelsea have averaged 1.57 Points Per Game, and Manchester United 1.53 PPG in away matches.
• Previous encounters between Chelsea and Manchester United have averaged 2.62 goals, with a 58% occurrence of BTTS.

Match Forecast

• Chelsea FC, with their strength in shooting from direct free kicks, may exploit Manchester United’s weakness at avoiding fouling in dangerous areas by drawing fouls and attempting to score.
• While Chelsea FC excel at creating chances using through balls, Manchester United’s weak defense against through-ball attacks can create many scoring chances for Chelsea.
• Both teams have weakness in avoiding offside, thus this game could likely see a number of offsides from both sides.
• Manchester United FC is weak in set piece defense, which Chelsea might utilize by deliberately drawing fouls near the penalty box.
• Both teams prefer to take long shots, expect some long range efforts from both Chelsea and United.
• Chelsea FC’s approach of attacking down the right might be counter balanced by Manchester United’s lean toward attacking down the left.
• The aggressive play style of Chelsea could lead to fouls especially when considering their weakness in avoiding fouls in dangerous areas.
• Chelsea’s tendency to rotate their first eleven may lead to a variation in tactics and play style as the game progresses which could potentially disrupt Manchester United’s rhythm.
• There may be possibilities of counter attacks from Chelsea as Manchester United is weak in defending counter attacks.
• Using short passes and possession football, Chelsea may dominate possession, controlling the pace of the game.
• As Chelsea is weak in defending against long shots, Manchester United might look to exploit this with their play style of taking long shots.

Match Facts

Chelsea FC versus Manchester United typically ends in a 1-0 result at Chelsea’s home field, as seen in 8 matches. In general, the most recurring score between Chelsea FC and Manchester United is 1-1, evident in 15 matches. In the last 37 home games Chelsea FC has had against Manchester United, Chelsea has claimed victory 14 times, drew 14 times, yielding 9 wins for Manchester United. The goal difference tilts in favour of Chelsea FC with a difference of 49-40. Over a total of 79 meetings, Chelsea FC has managed 23 wins, 32 draws, with Manchester United securing a slightly higher 24 wins. The goal difference is slightly in favour of Manchester United, at 99-95. Chelsea FC’s last victory on home ground against Manchester United dates back to 2017. Previous season encounters ended 1-1 with Chelsea FC on home turf, and a 4-1 victory for Manchester United at their home. Interesting to note, Chelsea FC scores 21% of their goals between the 61-75 minutes, while Manchester United has a tendency to score 31% of their goals between the 76-90 minutes. Chelsea FC has remained unbeaten in their last 5 matches and have seen 3 consecutive wins at their home ground. In their last 3 matches at home against Manchester United, Chelsea FC has successfully avoided defeat. This season, Chelsea FC has not managed to score in 3 out of the 14 home matches in the Premier League. Similarly, Manchester United has failed to score in 4 of their 14 away matches in the Premier League. Cole Palmer leads the assist score for Chelsea FC with 8 goals, with Bruno Fernandes providing the most assists, 6, for Manchester United. Nicolas Jackson and Bruno Fernandes top the list for yellow cards in Chelsea FC and Manchester United respectively, with 9 and 8 cards. Chelsea FC has been conceding goals consistently in their last 11 matches, while Manchester United has also retained a consistent scoring streak for 14 matches consecutively. When considering the first half of the match, Chelsea FC and Manchester United sees victory 28% and 35% of the time respectively. Manchester United was the final victor during their last meeting. During games where Chelsea FC has a 1-0 lead on home ground, the team secures a win 72% of the time. Similarly, Manchester United wins 72% of their matches when they have a 0-1 lead away. Conversely, when Chelsea FC trails behind with 0-1 at home, they manage a win 26% of the time. Manchester United, when placed in a similar 1-0 deficit away, only manages to win 9% of their matches. In the Premier League, Manchester United appears to outperform Chelsea FC. However, based on the last 5 matches, Chelsea FC has been performing better than Manchester United. Manchester United has not seen defeat in their last 5 matches against Chelsea FC in all competitions, nor their last 5 Premier League games against Chelsea FC. Chelsea FC on the other hand hasn’t secured a win in their last 5 Premier League encounters against Manchester United. On average, Chelsea FC manages to score a single goal against Manchester United, who in turn scores 1.8 goals against Chelsea FC. Matches between the two typically see an average of 2.8 goals, with 0.8 goals scored in the first half. On average, Chelsea FC scores 1.91 goals at home, while Manchester United scores 1.4 goals in away matches. Additionally, Chelsea FC scores 22% of their goals between the 76-90 minutes and has consistently scored a goal in their last 5 matches consecutively.