25th May 2023 – 21:00, Old Trafford, Manchester
Manchester United will host Chelsea in Thursday’s action of the postponed match of the Premier League 32nd round. The home side wants to secure a Champions League ticket, while the visitors hope for a positive result from this outing.
Manchester United Preview & Team News
Manchester United fans will want a repeat of their previous result, the 1-0 Premier League triumph against Bournemouth. In that match, Manchester United had 59% possession and 20 attempts on goal with five on target. After that success, the Red Devils need only one point to lock the top-four finish. They are currently three points ahead of the fifth-placed Liverpool, with a game in hand. Man Utd will also search their third straight Premier League win on Thursday evening. However, Tom Heaton (Ankle Injury), Scott McTominay (Unknown Injury), Marcel Sabitzer (Meniscal Injury), Lisandro Martínez (Metatarsal Fracture), and Donny van de Beek (Knee Injury) aren’t available for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Chelsea Preview & Team News
Since tasting defeat last time out to Manchester City in Premier League action, Chelsea and their traveling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one. In that game, Chelsea managed 35% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 6 of them on target. The Blues want to forget this disappointing campaign since they are closer to the relegation zone than the continental qualification spots. They won only once on the previous 12 occasions in all competitions, and a lot of work will be ahead of their new boss Maurizio Pochettino. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Marc Cucurella (Muscle Injury), Benoît Badiashile (Unknown Injury), Ben Chilwell (Hamstring Injury), N’Golo Kanté (Groin Injury), Reece James (Hamstring Injury), Mason Mount (Pelvis Injury), and Armando Broja (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) can’t be considered.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Although this is considered a derby match, Manchester United has a much better momentum ahead of this game. The hosts will be more motivated to stay in the top-four zone, and we expect them to beat the Blues at Old Trafford.
Goals Market Prediction
Manchester United was involved in games with at least three goals only twice on the previous nine occasions. They tend to get the lead and play without much risk. On the other hand, Chelsea has trouble in front of the opponent’s net, and this game should stay under a 2.5 margin.
Manchester United vs Chelsea
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