Chelsea will be desperate to put an end to their three-game losing streak after a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, despite a more competitive performance than the scoreline suggests. As both Chelsea and Manchester United are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's derby, we predict a 2-2 draw. Chelsea’s recent form has been inconsistent, averaging 1.00 point per game, while defensive issues persist with 2.10 goals conceded per match. Liam Rosenior's men still carry attacking threat, scoring 1.90 per game with a high 4.00 total goals average. However, absences are piling up—Trevor Chalobah, Reece James, and Jamie Gittens are all sidelined, while Enzo Fernandez is again expected to miss out due to an internal suspension, weakening both structure and creativity.
Manchester United travel to London aiming to respond to a 2-1 loss to Leeds but remain in strong overall form, averaging 2.00 points per game. The Red Devils score 1.90 goals per match and have found the net in every game, with an 80% BTTS rate highlighting their attacking consistency but also some defensive vulnerability. Lisandro Martinez is suspended, though Harry Maguire returns to bolster the back line, and fit-again Bryan Mbeumo is pushing for a start, adding further attacking depth. Their xG (1.74) and overall balance suggest a slight edge.
As both sides have been involved in high-scoring, open games, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Over 4.5 yellow cards.
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Chelsea 2 - 2 Manchester United
Chelsea vs Manchester United Betting Tips
- European Handicap: Chelsea +1 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
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View OfferChelsea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwwllllwl | 1.00 |
| Home | dllwl | 0.80 |
| Away | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.00 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.87 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.24 | 1.49 |
Manchester United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwwlwdl | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | wdwld | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 2.16 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.26 | 1.44 |
Chelsea vs Manchester United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Chelsea (33%)
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Manchester United (35%)
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