Manchester United resume their quest to secure Champions League qualification when they hit the road to face Chelsea in an English Premier League match on Thursday at Stamford Bridge in London. With nine matches remaining in the EPL season, Erik ten Hag's men are toiling in sixth place in the EPL table with 48 points. They trail fourth-place Aston Villa by 11 points for a spot in next season's Champions League but have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Chelsea sit 12th in the table with 40 points.
Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. The Blues are the -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) in the latest Chelsea vs. Manchester United odds, with the Red Devils the +270 underdogs. A draw is priced at +320, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before you lock in your Manchester United vs. Chelsea picks or Premier League predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert 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. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05) among others. Green also has been solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 19-10 (+7.58).
Now, Green has broken down Chelsea vs. Manchester United from every angle and revealed his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Manchester United vs. Chelsea:
- Chelsea vs. Manchester United money line: Chelsea -125, Man United +270, Draw +320
- Chelsea vs. Manchester United over/under: 3.5 goals
- Chelsea vs. Manchester United spread: Chelsea -0.5 (-125), Man United +0.5 (-110)
- CHE: Cole Palmer is tied for sixth in the EPL in assists (eight).
- MUN: Bruno Fernandes ranks 25th in the league in passes (1,511).
- Chelsea vs. Manchester United picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Chelsea
The Blues will face a Manchester United side that will be without two key defenders. Both Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have been ruled out for at least a month because of injuries, the club said Tuesday. Martinez suffered a calf strain during practice, while Lindelof hurt a hamstring in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford. Their absences further weaken a Red Devils defense that allows 17.2 shots per game this season, third-most in the league.
That bodes well for Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who enters the game on a roll. The 21-year-old playmaker scored a brace in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Burnley on Saturday. That gave Palmer 21 goal contributions (13 goals and eight assists) in a breakthrough debut season with the Blues. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Manchester United
The Red Devils have a capable playmaker in Bruno Fernandes. The 29-year-old midfielder from Portugal ranks 21st in the EPL this season in assists (six) and 25th in passes (1,511). He leads the club in both categories.
In addition, Manchester United have dominated the head-to-head series against Chelsea recently. The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last seven games against Chelsea, winning the last two matches and drawing the previous five. The Blues also have not beaten Manchester United in a Premier League home game since 2017. See which team to pick here.
How to make Chelsea vs. Manchester United picks
Green has broken down the Premier League match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two other best bets, including one that would pay plus money. He's sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester United vs. Chelsea on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Chelsea vs. Manchester United have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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