Sunday , 16 August 2026

Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Sun 28 Apr 2019 · 15:30 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Stephen Child
  • Referee Martin Atkinson

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Chelsea FC H 1–1 D
24 Apr Manchester City FC H 0–2 L
21 Apr Everton FC A 0–4 L
16 Apr FC Barcelona A 0–3 L
13 Apr West Ham United FC H 2–1 W
10 Apr FC Barcelona H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
22 Apr Burnley FC H 2–2 D
18 Apr SK Slavia Praha H 4–3 W
14 Apr Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
11 Apr SK Slavia Praha A 1–0 W
08 Apr West Ham United FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Chelsea FC
#10 Position #17
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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Manchester United FC gets underway.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chelsea FC's shape.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Mata makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 16' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 21' Kepa Arrizabalaga is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester United FC so far.
  • 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 43' The Spain Marcos Alonso breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 1-1!
  • 43' Ander Herrera catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 43.
  • 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Willian on 52 minutes.
  • 53' Controversy at the stadium! Mateo Kovacic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 58' Ashley Young, a England left-back, has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' Antonio Rudiger makes way for Andreas Christensen at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 70' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 71' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcos Rojo is hanging Eric Bailly on the field on 71 minute.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Mateo Kovacic as he leaves the pitch. Ruben Loftus-Cheek steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 80' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
  • 81' Manchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott McTominay is hanging Mata on the field on 81 minute.
  • 84' A tactical swap from Chelsea FCPedro on, Willian off on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Ashley Young has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.62 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC33% Draw42% Chelsea FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Chelsea FC
67%
Manchester United FC or Chelsea FC
58%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC17% Draw70% Chelsea FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.9%
1 – 0
17.9%
0 – 1
14.8%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 1
3.4%
1 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 1
0.7%
0 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 22% 71%
-0.5 29% 71%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 18% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
60%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
54%

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