Expert reveals winner and goalscorer for Manchester United vs Chelsea clash
The predictions for the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea on Saturday has been provided by experts at thepools.com.
A spokesperson said: “With four wins and two defeats from their last six matches in all competitions, United head into Saturday’s clash as form favourites – but only narrow betting favourites.
“United are given a 41.7% chance of winning at Old Trafford, with the visitors calculated to have a 36.4% chance.
“But the venue is the issue. Each of United’s two defeats this season have come at Old Trafford, the second an absolute mullering by Spurs. And Frank Lampard’s men haven’t lost on the road this season.
“While United were winning in Paris on Wednesday night Chelsea were keeping a rare clean sheet at home to Sevilla.
“Prior to that they were shipping three goals at home to Southampton and with Over 2.5 goals produced in three of the last four meetings between these two clubs, Over 2.5 goals scored in all seven United matches this season and Over 2.5 in four of Chelsea’s five games prior to Sevilla, Over 2.5 goals is given a 62% chance of happening.
“Following on from his goal for Germany in the Nations League against Switzerland, Timo Werner scored twice in Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with Southampton last weekend and he has a 16.7% chance of opening the scoring and a 40% chance of scoring at any time in the fixture.”