Stamford Bridge hosts one of English football’s biggest fixtures on Saturday afternoon as Chelsea welcome Manchester United in the Premier League. Chelsea sit fifth on 13 points from eight games, while United are down in 16th on seven points and winless in eight games in all competitions, so the pressure is firmly on the visitors.
This Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction matters for bettors because the hosts have home advantage against a United side that has lost its last two games, including a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, while Chelsea’s recent results include a 5-1 win over Bournemouth and a 2-0 win at Everton.
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction: Match Preview
Chelsea’s last five games have been mixed: a 1-1 draw at Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on 28 October (lost 6-5 on penalties), a 0-2 home defeat to Tottenham on 24 October, a 2-0 win at Everton on 17 October, a 5-1 home win over Bournemouth on 10 October and a 3-0 defeat at Brentford on 18 September. United’s last five read worse: a 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth on 25 October, a 4-1 defeat at Como in the Champions League on 21 October, a 1-1 draw at Leeds on 18 October, a 2-0 defeat at Atlético Madrid on 13 October and a 1-1 home draw with Tottenham on 10 October.
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction Team Recent Form
Chelsea (most recent first): D-L-W-W-L — Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (lost on pens, Carabao Cup); Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham; Everton 0-2 Chelsea; Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth; Brentford 3-0 Chelsea.
Manchester United (most recent first): L-L-D-L-D — Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth; Como 4-1 Manchester United; Leeds 1-1 Manchester United; Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United; Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham.
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction Key Stats
- Chelsea are fifth in the Premier League on 13 points from eight games; Manchester United are 16th on seven points.
- Manchester United are winless in eight games in all competitions.
- Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 at home in their last-but-three league game, showing their attacking threat at Stamford Bridge.
2-1 to Chelsea is our correct-score prediction: the hosts have the stronger league position and home advantage, United’s defence has shipped three goals in each of their last two defeats, and Chelsea’s attack should find a way through more than once.
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction H2H
- 18 April 2026: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 20 September 2025: Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- 16 May 2025: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United (Premier League)
- 3 November 2024: Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- 4 April 2024: Chelsea 4-3 Manchester United (Premier League)
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction Pre Game Odds
- Chelsea win: 10/11
- Draw: 3/1
- Manchester United win: 3/1
Odds via Football365, pre-match and subject to change.
Team News Chelsea
Chelsea are without João Pedro (thigh), Emi Martínez (jaw surgery), Jamie Gittens (ankle) and Reece James (knee surgery, out until 2027). Maxence Lacroix is a doubt with a hamstring problem picked up against Liverpool. Cole Palmer is available again after serving a one-match suspension in the Carabao Cup, while Malo Gusto and Moisés Caicedo are expected to be available despite minor issues.
Predicted Chelsea XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Caicedo, Lavia; Neto, Rogers, Palmer; Welbeck.
Team News Manchester United
United are without Benjamin Šeško (shin, out until at least January), Manuel Ugarte (knee ligament damage), Marcus Rashford (hip) and Patrick Dorgu (hamstring). Luke Shaw is a doubt with a knock and Kobbie Mainoo has returned to team training after missing four games. Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez are back in contention.
Predicted Manchester United XI (predicted only, not confirmed): Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martínez, Dalot; Santos, Baleba; Diallo, Tielemans, Fernandes; Mbeumo.
Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Chelsea win. Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals. Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Both teams to score – Yes.
