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Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 5

FA Cup · 2018-19
Mon 18 Feb 2019 · 19:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Anthony Taylor

Head-to-Head

4
8
7
Chelsea FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Manchester United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Manchester United FC H 0–2 L
14 Feb Malmo FF A 2–1 W
10 Feb Manchester City FC A 0–6 L
02 Feb Huddersfield Town AFC H 5–0 W
30 Jan AFC Bournemouth A 0–4 L
27 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Chelsea FC A 2–0 W
12 Feb Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–2 L
09 Feb Fulham FC A 3–0 W
03 Feb Leicester City FC A 1–0 W
29 Jan Burnley FC H 2–2 D
25 Jan Arsenal FC A 3–1 W

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
37% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between chelsea fc and manchester united fc is underway.
  • 5' chelsea fc are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against manchester united fc's shape.
  • 10' The 35-year-old Eden Hazard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' The referee has no hesitation. Nemanja Matic is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 15.
  • 20' Azpilicueta is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for manchester united fc so far.
  • 21' The referee calls foul for Ashley Young. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 26' chelsea fc is showing some good football. However, chelsea fc are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 31' What a moment for Ander Herrera! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 36' chelsea fc currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 45' Against the run of play, Paul Pogba has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Nilsson-Lindelof, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both chelsea fc and manchester united fc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 58' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Pedro has done his job and it is now time for Willian to step up.
  • 60' A moment of madness from Antonio Rudiger on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
  • 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for N'Golo Kante.
  • 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both chelsea fc and manchester united fc are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 71 minute. Mateo Kovacic leaves to be changed by Ross Barkley.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Alexis Sanchez on, Romelu Lukaku off on 73 minutes.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Andreas Pereira on, Mata off on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Azpilicueta as he leaves the pitch. Davide Zappacosta steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 87' It looks like no one’s ball. manchester united fc is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 90' Scott McTominay is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Rashford at the 90 minute mark.
  • 0-2 the final result. chelsea fc will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC or Manchester United FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC31% Draw29% Manchester United FC40%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Manchester United FC
69%
Chelsea FC or Manchester United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC23% Draw47% Manchester United FC30%
Actual: Manchester United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.