Manchester United v Chelsea Betting Tips [3 November 2024]

On the back of contrasting League Cup fortunes, Manchester United and Chelsea will renew their rivalry at Old Trafford this Sunday. Former Red Devil Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead the team again against the Blues, perhaps for the final time as interim manager. Read on for the stats and our prediction of the match.

Manchester United, a team in transition hope to win back-to-back matches for only the second time this season. Last time out in the Premier League, they were beaten 2-1 by West Ham United.

That left the team 14th in the standings and would pass as Erik ten Hag’s final involvement.

Chelsea changed coaches much earlier and are in a more stable form compared to Manchester United. Enzo Maresca’s side will go into this game seeking to bounce back after a 2-0 loss at Newcastle United in the League Cup.

A win here will ensure they continue putting pressure on fellow top four and title contenders. The Blues are just a point behind Aston Villa in the top four and this will be enough motivation for them to go for a win.

Chelsea edged Manchester United in a seven-goal thriller the last time the two sides faced off. However, on their last two visits to Old Trafford, Chelsea lost.

This fixture has in the recent past been yielding a lot of goals. The last time these teams faced off, seven goals were scored. This is a simmering rivalry and the additional piece of new management will inspire especially the home fans.

There is a breath of fresh air at Old Trafford and United will want to replicate their performance against Leicester City in midweek. Chelsea will not be pushovers though and that’s why we expect a lot of goals. Our prediction for Manchester United v Chelsea is for over 2.5 goals.