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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

3
8
7
Chelsea FC 18 games · Avg 2.6 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

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
39% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

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' Chris Smalling is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
  • 15' The referee has no hesitation. Nemanja Matic is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 15.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Romelu Lukaku made 411 appearances and scored 160 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Ashley Young gets a Yellow card.
  • 26' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 31' Ander Herrera is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Magnificent from Paul Pogba! That is 34 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 50' Manchester United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Willian is hanging Pedro on the field on 58 minute.
  • 60' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Antonio Rudiger will be fuming at that decision.
  • 65' N'Golo Kante has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
  • 71' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Mateo Kovacic has done his job and it is now time for Ross Barkley to step up.
  • 73' Manchester United FC make a change. Romelu Lukaku trudges off to be replaced by Alexis Sanchez on 73 minutes.
  • 76' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Mata exits the field as Andreas Pereira enters on 76.
  • 81' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 82' The whistle greets Azpilicueta as he departs to be replaced by Davide Zappacosta.
  • 87' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Marcus Rashford exits the field as Scott McTominay enters on 90.
  • Manchester United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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.