Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more 04/04/2024

Here are our predictions for the Premier League tie between Chelsea and Manchester United on Thursday, April 4th 2024.

 
1:31pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

The biggest match of this midweek round of fixtures sees Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Both teams have performed well below expectations this season, and at the time of writing Man Utd are in sixth, 11 points adrift of the top four, while Chelsea are in 12th.

The Blues do have a couple of games in hand over their closest rivals in the table, though, so are still in contention to qualify for Europe.

Current Form

Chelsea's current form

Since two straight defeats against Liverpool and Wolves at the end of January into the start of February, Chelsea have gone five games unbeaten in the league, though only two of them have been victories.

At the weekend, they could only manage a 2-2 home draw against lowly Burnley, who went down to 10 men.

Chelsea haven't kept a clean sheet in 11 games and conceded 22 goals in that time.

Man Utd's current form

Man Utd's recent form has been a microcosm of their season as a whole as they have been inconsistent.

In the last five Premier League games, they have won two, lost two and drawn one, though sandwiched in between those matches was the dramatic FA Cup victory against Liverpool.

In their last game, United thought they had claimed all three points with a dramatic, late goal from Mason Mount versus Brentford. However, the home side scored an equaliser in the 96th minute.

Team News

Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Levi Colwill, Carney Chukwuemeka, Robert Sanchez and Trevoh Chalobah.

Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell might be passed fit, though they will be assessed closer to the game.

Man Utd received two defensive blows this week after both Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof were ruled out for a month. They join Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw on the sidelines.

Amad Diallo is available for selection again after serving a suspension.

Key player - Chelsea

21 yrs - AM (R), F (C) - Chelsea
95 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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1846
Played matches
25
13
8
Shots P90
3.22
Shots On target P90
1.41
Successful passing %
84%
Final third passes P90
23.55

Key player - Man Utd

29 yrs - AM (C) - Man Utd
87
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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2520
Played matches
28
4
6
Shots P90
2.64
Shots On target P90
1.07
Successful passing %
79%
Final third passes P90
26.07

Scoreline Prediction

Confidence isn't exactly flowing for either side so the most likely outcome here is a draw.

Chelsea 2-2 Man Utd

For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

FAQs

What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 20:15 on the 4th of April, 2024.

What was the score the last time Chelsea played Man Utd? At the beginning of December, Man Utd beat Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford thanks to a double from Scott McTominay.

What is Chelsea's next match? After Man Utd, Chelsea face Sheffield Utd.

What is Man Utd's next match? After Chelsea, Man Utd face Liverpool.

Who is Chelsea's top scorer? Cole Palmer has scored 13 goals in the Premier League this season.

Who is Man Utd's top scorer? Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund have all scored seven Premier League goals this season.

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