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Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sun 28 Feb 2021 · 16:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Y 50' Fred
Ben Chilwell 62' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FCPremier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Manchester United FC H 0–0 D
23 Feb Club Atlético de Madrid A 1–0 W
20 Feb Southampton FC A 1–1 D
15 Feb Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W
11 Feb Barnsley FC A 1–0 W
07 Feb Sheffield United FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Manchester United FC
#17 Position #10
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
39% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Chelsea FC launch into their encounter with Manchester United FC.
  • 5' Chelsea FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' The 28-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Anthony Martial is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Callum Hudson-Odoi makes way for Reece James at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 50' The referee has no hesitation. Fred is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andreas Christensen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
  • 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Chilwell on 62.
  • 65' Christian Pulisic gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Olivier Giroud and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 78' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 78 minute. Hakim Ziyech leaves to be changed by Timo Werner.
  • 79' Harry Maguire has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Mason Greenwood as he leaves the pitch. Anthony Martial steps in for Manchester United FC.
  • 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 94% + Under — clean sheet likely 87%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC24% Draw47% Manchester United FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes13% 0% No87%
Avg goals/match: 0.81
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 52%
48%
± 1.5 21%
79%
± 2.5 6%
94%
± 3.5 1%
99%
± 4.5 0%
100%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Manchester United FC
76%
Chelsea FC or Manchester United FC
53%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC7% Draw78% Manchester United FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
20.6%
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
5%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 0
1.6%
2 – 1
1.2%
0 – 3
0.8%
2 – 2
0.5%
1 – 3
0.4%
3 – 0
0.2%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% 98%
-1 2% 12% 86%
-0.5 14% 86%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 23% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
60%
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
74%

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