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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' Welcome to Old Trafford that hosts another battle between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 11' Mata puts Manchester United FC on the lead.
  • 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gonzalo Higuain made 515 appearances and scored 59 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke Shaw is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
  • 41' Andreas Christensen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcos Alonso makes it 1-1.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ander Herrera.
  • 48' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 52' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
  • 53' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mateo Kovacic.
  • 58' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kepa Arrizabalaga, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 65' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Antonio Rudiger is withdrawn and Andreas Christensen gets his opportunity.
  • 70' Willian has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 71' Marcos Rojo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eric Bailly on 71 minute.
  • 76' Mateo Kovacic makes way for Ruben Loftus-Cheek at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcos Rojo on 80.
  • 81' Manchester United FC make a change. Mata trudges off to be replaced by Scott McTominay on 81 minutes.
  • 84' Pedro is replacing Willian for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ashley Young on 89 minutes.
  • 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.