With no title chances, teams seek a spot in the 2022/2023 Champions League
In a little while, at 15:45 (Brasília time,) at Old Trafford, Manchester United welcomes Chelsea for an early round of the Premier League. The Blues are in a better situation than the Red Devils, but both teams enter the field looking for a spot in the Champions League.
Manchester United are coming off two hard defeats in the Premier League. The first, a 4-0 rout against Liverpool, and the second, 3-1 against Arsenal, a direct competitor for the spot. While Chelsea beat West Ham in the last round with a late goal scored by Pulisic.
(3.25) Manchester United v Chelsea (2.20); hunches and predictions
Both teams score: Due to the need to win and the good technical power of the teams, the game must be open, with a high number of scoring opportunities. With that, this will be one of the most targeted guesses in the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores at any time: Even in a less-than-expected season, CR7 continues to be very important. 7 of the last 8 goals scored by United were by the Portuguese, who has a good chance of scoring again.
For Manchester United to have more cards: Technically inferior and in a worse moment, United must have less possession of the ball, commit more fouls and consequently with greater potential for cards. So this could be another good possibility.
Manchester United vs Chelsea match history
.190 games: United’s 78 wins, Chelsea’s 58 draws and 54 wins
. Chelsea 1×1 United – Premier League – 11/28/21
. Chelsea 0x0 United – Premier League – 02/28/21
. United 0x0 Chelsea – Premier League – 10/24/20
Manchester United and Chelsea Premier League stats 2021/22
United
. Average of 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded
. 7/34 games without conceding a goal
. Average of 13.8 shots and 5.3 corners
. 52.5% ball possession
. Average of 2.2 impediments
. Average of 10.4 fouls and 2.0 yellow cards
. 2 red
. Top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo with 16 goals
Chelsea
. Average of 2.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded
. 15/32 games without conceding a goal
. Average of 15.0 shots and 6.3 corners
. 61.2% ball possession
. Average of 1.8 impediments
. Average of 10.7 fouls and 1.6 yellow cards
. 1 red
. Scorer: Mason Mount with 10 goals
