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Manchester United vs Chelsea: prediction for the English Premier League match
The Red Devils welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford on Thursday, April 28. Which team will get the upper hand in this game? Here's our prediction.
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Manchester United
EnglandManchester United confidently won their Champions League group, but in the last 16 the team was knocked out by the Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. The Red Devils also didn't fare well in the FA Cup, as they lost on penalties to Championship residents Middlesbrough.
In the Premier League, Ralf Rangnick's men are occupying the 6th line in the standings with 54 points from 34 games (15 wins and nine draws). After a victory over Norwich City (3:2), Man United suffered two defeats in a row, to Liverpool (0:4) and Arsenal (1:3). The Red Devils have a good attacking record - they have registered 53 goals this season.
The hosts will be without Fred, Shaw, Pogba, Cavani, and Greenwood.
Chelsea
EnglandChelsea made it a bit further in the Champions League than their hosts. The reigning European champions defeated LOSC Lille in the first round of the playoffs, but then lost to Real Madrid in the quarterfinals (5:4 on aggregate).
The Blues have recently reached the second cup final of the season. Chelsea lost the League Cup on penalties to Liverpool in January, and they will have a chance for revenge in the FA Cup final.
After 32 games, Thomas Tuchel's side is in 3rd position in the Premier League standings. The Blues recorded 19 victories and eight draws, which brought them 65 points. In the last game, the team beat West Ham in the London derby (1:0).
Rudiger, Kovacic, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, and Barkley have been ruled out of this game.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:2
The last 3 head-to-head games ended in draws.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 games between the clubs.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The teams are on equal footing, but the visitors have been more successful this season. Both sides are extremely motivated to get a win today, and both have experienced and skilled performers. In 2 of the last 4 meetings, both clubs scored goals, and we expect a similar result in this match.
Our prediction — both to score
Each club deserves to win, but both are noticably tired at the end of the season. We suggest betting on a draw - such result could satisfy both opponents. Moreover, the last three matches between the clubs were tied.
Second bet — draw
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