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

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 24 Oct 2020 · 16:30 UTC Old Trafford HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Luke Shaw 39' Y
Y 45' Kai Havertz
Fred 46' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Martin Atkinson
3 games this season 🟨 6.0/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Manchester United FC A 0–0 D
20 Oct Sevilla FC H 0–0 D
17 Oct Southampton FC H 3–3 D
03 Oct Crystal Palace FC H 4–0 W
26 Sep West Bromwich Albion FC A 3–3 D
20 Sep Liverpool FC H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Chelsea FC
#12 Position #10
5 Points 7
5 Played 5
1 / 2 / 2 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 2
8 Scored 10
8 Conceded 12
+0 GD -2
1.00 PPG 1.40
20% Win % 40%

Key Stats

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

Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts). Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester United FC
Bruno Fernandes 3 G 1 A
Bryan Mbeumo 2 G
Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 3 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 3 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 2 G 2 A
Pedro Neto 1 G
Romeo Lavia 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC is underway.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcus Rashford, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 52 goals in the last 41 games.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester United FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
  • 30' Azpilicueta has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 39' Manchester United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Kai Havertz will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fred on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 58' Paul Pogba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Mata on 58 minute.
  • 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! Tammy Abraham comes on to replace Timo Werner.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Chelsea FC — Mason Mount on, Kai Havertz off on 72 minutes.
  • 76' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 76.
  • 81' Christian Pulisic makes way for Hakim Ziyech at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 83' Scott McTominay makes way for Mason Greenwood at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
  • 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mason Mount made 393 appearances and scored 50 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.14 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC46% Draw23% Chelsea FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Chelsea FC
54%
Manchester United FC or Chelsea FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC35% Draw38% Chelsea FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–0 not predicted
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 14% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✗

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