Man United need to deliver on Sunday, November 3 after a week of turmoil which saw Dutch manager Erik ten Hag being sacked. A new interim manager has been appointed and life starts over for Man United's underachieving stars.
I believe the shock impact of Ten Hag's departure will fuel United to get a result as Chelsea come visiting. Here are my Man United vs. Chelsea predictions and free betting picks for this matchup.
EPL predictions for Man United vs Chelsea
My best bet:
Man United to win or draw (-193 at TonyBet)
My analysis
After two and a half years as Manchester United manager, Dutchman Erik ten Hag has been shown the door following a 2-1 defeat at West Ham which saw the Red Devils slide to 14th in the Premier League table. Ten Hag was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, with his assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy being appointed on an interim basis. A new permanent manager, Ruben Amorim from Sporting, will join later this month.
Just over 24 hours after Ten Hag's dismissal on Tuesday, United played against Leicester City in the League Cup and won the match 5-2. Bruno Fernandes, who hadn't yet scored for United since the start of the campaign, was on target twice, looking in great form throughout the game.
The changing of managers usually has the effect to restart life at a team, and that's what United's owners surely hope for following their radical decision to let Ten Hag go.
Chelsea's form has improved under Enzo Maresca, but the club's aura of force from the previous years hasn't yet been recovered.
Chelsea are currently in fifth place. They challenge other Champions League hopefuls like Aston Villa and Newcastle in their chase of European top class football next year.
It's highly likely we're going to have a high-scoring match when Chelsea visits Old Trafford on Sunday. There have been Over 2.5 goals in each of United's last three confrontations with Chelsea, with United having scored at least two goals in each of these three games.
United are also undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home encounters vs. Chelsea in all competitions, so I will go for the double chance favoring United at -193 via TonyBet.
Man United vs Chelsea same-game parlay (SGP)
Man United to win or draw
Sending off - Yes
Over 10.5 corners
Robert Jones is going to officiate in this high profile game. He is fresh from making calls in another important clash, City's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup.
Jones is not regarded as a tough ref, but he's no pushover by any means. Given the high stakes in this game and the context Man United find themselves in after dropping to 14th in the Premier League, there should be much tension on the pitch and in the stands as well. This could easily lead to cards.
Also have a look at corners, as they constantly deliver. United sit fourth in the overall stats for corners, with 56 in nine matches. Chelsea sit ninth with 52. United averages 6.22 corners per game, while Chelsea stands at 5.77.
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Man United vs Chelsea odds
Man United vs Chelsea live odds
Man United vs Chelsea opening odds
- Moneyline: Man United +160 | Chelsea +154
- Draw: +275
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-228) | Under 2.5 (+190)
Man United vs Chelsea side and Over/Under analysis
- Manchester United have seen Over 2.5 goals in their last three matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
- Manchester United are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
- Manchester United have scored at least two goals in their last three matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
Man United vs Chelsea game info
| Location: | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| Date: | Sunday, 11-3-2024 |
| Time: | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| TV: | USA Network |
| Weather: | 55F, 4 mph winds, 10% PoP |
 recent EPL form |
L-W-D-L-D |
 recent EPL form |
W-L-D-W-W |
Man United vs Chelsea key injuries
Man United: Leny Yoro CB (out), Harry Maguire CB (out), Luke Shaw LB (out), Kobbie Mainoo CM (out), Antony FW (out), Mason Mount AM (out).
Chelsea: Jadon Sancho FW (out).
Not intended for use in MA.
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