Chelsea vs Manchester United
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Match details
Match: Manchester United - Chelsea
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 5
Kick-off: September 20 2025, 17:30 BST
Stadium: Old Trafford
Confirmed lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: A. Bayındır
- Defenders: N. Mazraoui, M. de Ligt, H. Maguire
- Midfielders: P. Dorgu, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, L. Shaw
- Forwards: B. Mbeumo, A. Diallo, B. Šeško
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: R. James, T. Chalobah, W. Fofana, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: E. Fernández, M. Caicedo
- Forwards: Estêvão, C. Palmer, Pedro Neto, João Pedro
Match background
Manchester United currently sits 14th in the Premier League with just 4 points, while Chelsea is in 5th with 8 points. This match is crucial for United to gain momentum and climb the table.
Recent form
Manchester United: The Red Devils have struggled recently, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last four matches. They have scored 4 goals but conceded 7, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Chelsea: The Blues are in decent form, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last four. They have shown offensive prowess, scoring 9 goals while conceding only 3, which includes 2 clean sheets.
Head-to-head record
- May 16 2025: Chelsea 1 - 0 Manchester United
- November 3 2024: Manchester United 1 - 1 Chelsea
- April 4 2024: Chelsea 4 - 3 Manchester United
- December 6 2023: Manchester United 2 - 1 Chelsea
- May 25 2023: Manchester United 4 - 1 Chelsea
Prediction
This match could be tightly contested, but Chelsea's better recent form and goal-scoring capability give them the edge. Betting tip: BTTS: Yes.