Following a defeat at Newcastle United last weekend, Chelsea have work to do if they are to secure their place in the Champions League next season. They couldn’t have asked for a kinder fixture here though, with Manchester United in Premier League freefall and seemingly putting all of their eggs into the Europa League basket this term. The Red Devils have been abject domestically in recent weeks and Stamford Bridge will be expectant on Friday evening.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Best Odds
Chelsea have to keep winning games if they are to be playing Champions League football next season.
| Chelsea – 3/8 (-225) | Draw – 9/2 (+450) | Manchester United – 15/2 (+750) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Chelsea vs Manchester United Analysis
With all eyes on the Europa League final next week, Manchester United are strong underdogs here and Chelsea are the strong favourites with most punters and EPL betting sites.
Chelsea
Despite their quest to finish in the top 5 occupying many thoughts within the Chelsea camp, the blues also have their own European commitments to contend with, as they take on Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final later in May. For now, though, the blues need to win both of their remaining games to secure their spot in the Premier League’s top 5 next season. With the riches Chelsea have and the money spent by the club, the Champions League is a minimum requirement for Chelsea and they look well placed to win this one at home with most Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Wesley Fofana & Marc Guiu are out injured for the blues.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sachez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke & Jackson.
Manchester United
A stark contrast between Manchester United’s league and European form has been clear this season but they won’t want to keep losing Premier League games. Ruben Amorim has spoken of his disbelief at some of the recent limp performances by the Red Devils in the league and if they aren’t at their best here in West London, they could get hammered. All eyes will naturally be on the Europa League final but United can play with complete freedom here, as they have nothing to play for in the Premier League.
Team news: Lisandro Martinez, Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs De Ligt will all miss this one for United.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup:
Onana, Yoro, Shaw, Amass, Lindelof, Diallo, Ugarte, Eriksen, Garnacho, Mainoo & Hojlund.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction
All of the pressure is on Chelsea here, who know that two wins in their remaining Premier League games, should see them over the line in the race for Champions League football. Manchester United will shuffle the pack hugely, with the pending Europa League final against Tottenham next week but they are always a dangerous side to play. This is a potential banana skin for Chelsea, but the blues need to win it, and Stamford Bridge should be rocking this Friday, helping them get over the line.
Prediction: Chelsea to win the match – 3/8 (-225) – Rhino Bet.
Chelsea vs Manchester United – The Ultimate Bet
Chelsea to win to nil – 13/10 (+130) – Fitzdares
Breaking sides down in the Premier League has been an issue for the Red Devils all season and Chelsea should be able to hold strong here and pick up the win.
