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Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Thu 28 Apr 2022 · 18:45 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FCPremier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Tim Wood
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Mike Dean

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Chelsea FC H 1–1 D
23 Apr Arsenal FC A 1–3 L
19 Apr Liverpool FC A 0–4 L
16 Apr Norwich City FC H 3–2 W
09 Apr Everton FC A 0–1 L
02 Apr Leicester City FC H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Manchester United FC A 1–1 D
24 Apr West Ham United FC H 1–0 W
20 Apr Arsenal FC H 2–4 L
17 Apr Crystal Palace FC H 2–0 W
12 Apr Real Madrid CF A 3–2 W
09 Apr Southampton FC A 6–0 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' What a night it is going to be! Manchester United FC welcome Chelsea FC for this crunch clash at Old Trafford.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Cristiano Ronaldo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Azpilicueta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
  • 35' The 27-year-old Kai Havertz has been sensational this season — 6 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 45.
  • 50' England international Reece James has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' Magnificent from Marcos Alonso! That is 26 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 62' Cristiano Ronaldo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the forward.
  • 67' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 70' Romelu Lukaku is replacing Kai Havertz for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 71' Romelu Lukaku has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kai Havertz on 71 minute.
  • 76' 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.
  • 79' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Nemanja Matic has done his job and it is now time for Phil Jones to step up.
  • 82' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 82 minute. N'Golo Kante leaves to be changed by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
  • 87' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' Alejandro Garnacho gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Anthony Elanga and will look to change the dynamic.
  • It finishes all square. Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.54 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 83% + Chelsea FC or Draw 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC25% Draw38% Chelsea FC37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 72%
28%
± 1.5 41%
59%
± 2.5 17%
83%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Chelsea FC
75%
Manchester United FC or Chelsea FC
62%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC13% Draw64% Chelsea FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.7%
0 – 1
19.5%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.3%
2 – 2
1.5%
1 – 3
1.5%
3 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 1% 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% 95%
-1 5% 15% 80%
-0.5 20% 80%
+0.5 62% 38%
+1 62% 25% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 10% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
58%

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