Manchester United (10-17-9) and Chelsea (18-9-9) will face off today at 3:15 p.m. EDT at Stamford Bridge in London.
Chelsea is favored at a -275 price, with the over/under set at 3.5 (+110o / -150u) goals.
Let's get into my Man U vs. Chelsea prediction.
Man U vs. Chelsea Odds, Prediction
| Man U Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -150 | 3.5 125o / -160u | +600 |
| Chelsea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 3.5 125o / -160u | -235 |
Man U vs. Chelsea spread: Chelsea -1.5 (-111 ), Man U +1.5 (-128)
Man U vs. Chelsea over/under: 3.5 (+110o / -150u)
Man U vs. Chelsea moneyline: Man U +700, Chelsea -275
Man U vs. Chelsea best bet:Chelsea Win & Under 3.5 (+120)
Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United is wrapping up one of its toughest seasons in recent memory. Safe from relegation but languishing in 16th place, the Red Devils are fully focused on the Europa League Final on May 21 as their only chance to bring some joy to their fans and "salvage" a dreadful Premier League campaign.
Ruben Amorim initially seemed like the answer to United's footballing woes. However, he quickly found a team that struggles to flow, defends poorly, and lacks firepower in attack. Right now, United's best weapon is playing at Old Trafford in front of their home crowd.
Unfortunately for them, that advantage is off the table today, so the market has Manchester United as the underdogs for this game.
Chelsea Prediction
The 2-0 loss to Newcastle was a tough blow for the Blues, but Enzo Maresca's side doesn't have time to dwell on it if they want to secure a Champions League spot. The race for a top-five finish in the Premier League is heating up, and it looks like we'll be watching multiple games simultaneously on Matchday 38 to see how it all unfolds.
With 63 points, Chelsea is currently in fifth place but it has a key advantage in this matchup—the fortress that is Stamford Bridge. So far this year, Maresca's side is unbeaten at home in the Premier League. Their last home loss was a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on December 26. Since then, Chelsea has racked up seven wins and two draws at the Bridge, scoring 17 goals and conceding just seven.
Man U vs. Chelsea Pick
While soccer derby matches can be tough to analyze given their unpredictable nature, it's hard not to see Chelsea coming away with all three points after 90 minutes.
The Red Devils have been sluggish all Premier League season, often running out of ideas quickly. It doesn't matter if Manchester United takes an early lead — sooner or later, their opponents tend to find the back of the net once or twice to flip the script.
On the other hand, Chelsea has averaged 1.88 goals per match in their last nine home games, making the Total Goals line an interesting betting angle for today's clash.
Man U vs. Chelsea Pick: Chelsea Win & Under 3.5 Total Goals (+120) — DraftKings
