Chelsea vs Man Utd: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 20th October 2018

England Premier League
Saturday 20th October 2018
Kick off at 12.30pm BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge

Match Preview:

What a way to welcome back Premier League football after a two week break to have a clash between Chelsea and Manchester United. Top of the agenda will be under fire United boss Jose Mourinho returning to his former club where he won 3 league titles and the fact that a defeat here could be the final nail in the coffin for the Portuguese coach.

Chelsea under manager Maurizio Sarri have been brilliant this season and come into this game unbeaten. In their last match before the international break they drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, although were winning that game 1-0. But nevertheless they remain unbeaten and only goal difference over Manchester City means that they are not in first place.

Playmaker Eden Hazard has been in stunning form but has also talked about a move to Real Madrid and Chelsea will be hoping that they can, at least, hang on to the Belgian star until the end of the season and not have to part with him in the January transfer window.

It’s been a soap opera of epic proportions at United where Mourinho’s job has seemingly been hanging by a thread. With not much support from United’s hierarchy and in fighting with players Mourinho has looked under intense pressure. Yet in the teams last game there was finally shades of what has made United so formidable in the past 25 years. Losing 2-0 to Newcastle United at half time they came back and won 3-2.

Mourinho’s anger still surfaced though, and now he has been charged by the FA for swearing. If he waits, as expected, until the final moments to answer the charge he will be on the touchline for the Chelsea game otherwise he risks missing being there.

Team News:

Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger is Chelsea’s only major worry concern after he had to withdraw from the German team with a groin strain. He will be assessed

Manchester United: Some concerns for United that starts with Jesse Lingard who could miss this game with a groin strain. Ander Herrera is fighting to be ready after a knock. Nemanja Matic is expected back after a minor knock on international duty. Scott McTominay has a knee problem and looks set to miss this game. Luke Shaw also has a knock and will be assessed

Chelsea vs Man Utd Head to Head:

Chelsea won this fixture 1-0 last season.

Manchester United have not won at Stamford Bridge in the league for 6 years.

3 of the last 4 league games have ended with under 2.5 goals.

Chelsea vs Man Utd Prediction:

Manchester United’s best form of defence will be to attack if they want to walk away from this game with some points. But Chelsea will be the team with the ball and United may just have to park the bus and hope to counter. If Mourinho can find a way to stifle Chelsea’s midfield his side will have a chance in this game. It’s hard to back against Chelsea and Hazard though, who will be eager to do well in this game and we will back the Londoners for the win here. United’s defence still look like a shambles and away from home could be set to suffer here.

Chelsea vs Man Utd Betting Tips:

Chelsea to beat Manchester United at 1.83

Both teams to score at 1.83