The capital’s giants, under Maresca’s leadership in 2025, finished fourth in the Premier League and won both the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the team entered the new calendar year with a different head coach, Rosenior.
He started off well (excluding a defeat in the League Cup semifinals), but the spring brought a string of domestic losses and elimination from the Champions League after back-to-back defeats to PSG. After the international break, they cruised past Port Vale in the cup, netting seven unanswered goals. But in the last round, against Manchester City, Chelsea failed to respond to the three goals they conceded!
The top club from Old Trafford finished only fifteenth last season and then lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final. However, Ruben Amorim was sacked only in January—and, notably, the team was immediately knocked out of the cup. Under Carrick, who arrived until summer, United quickly improved in the Premier League, climbing to third place. On the other hand, point losses began in March. On Monday, they lost 1-2 to Leeds at home.
Rosenior’s men average 1.66 goals scored and concede 1.28. United are a bit more prolific: 1.78 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Chelsea vs Manchester United
In the last five encounters, both clubs have two wins each—all secured on their home grounds.
The Londoners are seen as slight favorites since they’re playing at home. But both clubs are extremely inconsistent, so it’s worth considering a bet on “over 2.5 total goals” (odds – 1.60).
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Key Stats and Trends
Chelsea have lost six of their last nine matches
63% of Chelsea’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average of 2.94 goals per game
Manchester United have won just one of their last four matches
75% of Manchester United’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average of 3.19 goals per game
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Probable Starting Lineups
Chelsea play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Sanchez – Cucurella, Hato, Fofana, Gusto – Caicedo, Lavia – Neto, Fernandez, Palmer – Joao Pedro. Chalobah, Colwill, and Gittens are injured; it’s not certain that Enzo Fernandez will be fit to return either.
Manchester United also line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 (probable lineup): Lammens – Shaw, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot – Mainoo, Casemiro – Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo – Mbeumo. Only Dorgu is unavailable.
