Chelsea will try to pile on the misery against rival Manchester United on Sunday when the teams square off in an English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea (9-2-1) leads the Premier League as one of the best teams on both ends, while United (5-2-5) has been abysmal on defense and sits in the eighth spot. Both teams come in off Tuesday victories in the Champions League, with the Blues routing Juventus 4-0 and Man U easing past Villareal 2-0. Chelsea is unbeaten in its past 10 matches in all competitions, while the Red Devils have won just one of their past seven Premier League matches.
Kickoff from London is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Chelsea is the -170 favorite (risk $170 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Chelsea vs. Manchester United odds. Man U is the +500 underdog, a draw is priced at +300 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Manchester United vs. Chelsea picks or English Premier League predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the Chelsea vs. Manchester United matchup from every angle and locked in his coveted Premier League picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the EPL odds and betting lines for Manchester U vs. Chelsea:
- Chelsea vs. Man U: Chelsea -0.5 (-170)
- Chelsea vs. Man U over-under: 2.5 goals
- Chelsea vs. Man U money line: Chelsea -170, Man U +500, Draw +300
- CHL: Edouard Mendy leads the EPL with a 93.8 save percentage
- MAN U: Bruno Fernandes leads the league in shot-creating actions (55)
Why you should back Chelsea
The Blues have dominated both in attack and on the defensive end, scoring 30 goals, second-most in the Premier League, and conceding a league-low four. The team has allowed 17 goals in 31 league matches since Thomas Tuchel took over, allowing more than one goal just twice and posting 19 clean sheets. Thiago Silva is still a stalwart in the middle of the back line at age 37, and Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta are among the defensive stars. Opponents have gotten off just 114 shots, with 34 on target, both second-fewest in the Premier League.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been one of the best in the EPL since joining the team before last season, posting 23 clean sheets in 42 matches. Rudiger, Chalobah and Rudiger have been among the unlikely goal-scorers in recent games, but now the Blues attack is at full strength. Star striker Romelu Lukaku (three league goals) is back from injury, and so are dangerous forwards Christian Pulisic (two goals) and Timo Werner (one). They face a Man U back line that has conceded 21 goals, third-most in the EPL, and now will be missing most of its key pieces.
Why you should back Man U
The Red Devils will be motivated to play hard for caretaker manager Michael Carrick. He is one of the most decorated players of all-time and a longtime captain of Man U. Ralf Rangnick is expected to take over as interim manager for the ensuing games. The former mentor of top managers like Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp reached an agreement with the team this week. The Man U attack is still one of the most dangerous in the league, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood, who all have four league goals. Greenwood could miss out with COVID, but Marcus Rashford (two goals) and Jadon Sancho are capable replacements.
Manchester United has scored 20 goals, tied for fifth-most in the Premier League but is minus-1 in goal differential. The defense has been a liability this season, and top central pairing Harry Maguire (red card suspension) and Raphael Varane (injury) are out. Luke Shaw is recovering from a possible concussion, so Carrick is likely to hold back and defend hoping for success with his elite counter-attackers. Goalkeeper David de Gea has been one of the few bright spots for Man U, making numerous big saves and posting two clean sheets behind the leaky back line.
How to make EPL and Chelsea vs. Man U picks
Green has analyzed the Manchester United vs. Chelsea match from all sides, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He also released two confident best bets and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his Premier League picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Chelsea vs. Manchester United in Sunday's English Premier League matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Manchester United vs. Chelsea match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $36,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
