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Premier League: Chelsea vs Manchester United – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Round 37 of the Premier League serves up an encounter between Chelsea and Manchester United taking place at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

Chelsea approach the next Premier League round as number 5 in the table, having claimed 63 points this season so far. With 36 games behind them, The Red Devils amassed 39 points, placing them as number 16 before their next fixture.

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Form: Chelsea vs Manchester United

Chelsea Form

In their last three matches, Chelsea beat Liverpool by 3-1 and Djurgarden by 1-0, before losing against Newcastle by 2-0. Chelsea have been in potent form at Stamford Bridge, winning no less than five of the past six Premier League matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 12 goals while letting in three.

Manchester United Form

In their previous three outings, Manchester United lost 4-3 against Brentford, beat Athletic Club 4-1 and lost 0-2 against West Ham. Manchester United managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Premier League. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 12 time and letting in ten.

Betting facts for Chelsea and Manchester United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Chelsea and Manchester United played across all tournaments.

  • In 10 of the last 12 Chelsea matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Chelsea have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Chelsea have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 7 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 3 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Manchester United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Manchester United away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players in form: Chelsea vs Manchester United

Having scored just once lately in the Premier League, Pedro Neto will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Manchester United hope Alejandro Garnacho can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Premier League goals in his last six Premier League games.

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Full-time result

Chelsea claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Manchester United won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing four in this series of matches. Chelsea are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat at home. Chelsea have not lost to Manchester United in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Chelsea scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Manchester United got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Chelsea probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Friday, as Manchester United managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Chelsea have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Manchester United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Chelsea’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Manchester United, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game.

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