Match events
- 34'VARVAR: Matheus CunhaGoal cancelled
HT 0-0
- Goal: Morgan RogersAssist: Romeo Lavia50'
- 58'Substitution: Carlos BalebaOff: Kobbie Mainoo
- 59'Yellow card: Lisandro MartínezFoul
- VAR: Wesley FofanaPenalty confirmedVAR61'
- 63'Red card: Lisandro Martínez
- Penalty goal: Cole Palmer (pen)64'
- 65'Yellow card: Harry MaguireFoul
- 66'Substitution: Mason MountOff: Matheus Cunha
- 66'Substitution: Ayden HeavenOff: Andrey Santos
- 70'Yellow card: Kobbie MainooFoul
- VAR: Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira GonçalvesGoal cancelledVAR71'
- Substitution: Marco PalestraOff: Pep Chavarria74'
- 77'Substitution: Amad DialloOff: Joshua Zirkzee
- 81'Yellow card: Bryan MbeumoNot Retreating
- 86'Yellow card: Joshua ZirkzeeFoul
- Substitution: Moises CaicedoOff: Danny Welbeck87'
- Substitution: Valentin BarcoOff: Pedro Neto87'
- Substitution: Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira GonçalvesOff: Malo Gusto87'
- Yellow card: Mike PendersTime Wasting90+3'
- Substitution: Cole PalmerOff: Geovany Quenda90+7'
Our verdict
Chelsea or draw
Bet365 1.22
✓ This tip was correct · final score 2-0
Win probability
Match statistics
- 59%Possession41%
- 2.65Expected goals (xG)1.19
- 18Total shots12
- 9Shots on target5
- 6Shots off target4
- 3Blocked shots3
- 13Shots inside the box7
- 8Corners7
- 3Offsides2
- 8Fouls20
- 1Yellow cards4
- 0Red cards1
- 3Goalkeeper saves7
- 541Passes379
- 478Accurate passes293
Line-ups
Chelsea
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 39M. PendersG
- 34Joshua Kofi AcheampongD
- 3W. FofanaD
- 6L. ColwillD
- 2M. PalestraD
- 45R. LaviaM
- 25M. CaicedoM
- 41EstêvãoM
- 10C. PalmerM
- 17M. RogersM
- 7Pedro NetoF
Substitutes
- 18D. WelbeckF
- 22E. EmeghaF
- 23Geovany Tcherno QuendaM
- 32M. Nicoll-JazuliM
- 4V. BarcoM
- 29Pep ChavarríaD
- 27M. GustoD
- 28T. Sharman-LoweG
- 37O. SubuloyeD
Coach: Xabi Alonso
Manchester United
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1S. LammensG
- 15L. YoroD
- 5H. MaguireD
- 6Lisandro MartínezD
- 2Diogo DalotD
- 17Andrey SantosM
- 20C. BalebaM
- 16A. DialloM
- 8Bruno FernandesM
- 10Matheus CunhaM
- 19B. MbeumoF
Substitutes
- 12K. DarlowG
- 4M. de LigtD
- 26A. HeavenD
- 3N. MazraouiD
- 37K. MainooM
- 7M. MountM
- 18Y. TielemansM
- 31S. LaceyF
- 11J. ZirkzeeF
Coach: M. Carrick
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.92 – 1.24Half time / full time result. 1 = Chelsea, X = draw, 2 = Manchester United.
Asian handicap applied to Chelsea.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstPremier League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | WWWWL |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | WLWWW |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 | WDLDW |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 8 | Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | WWWDL |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 | DWWDW |
| 10 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | DDLDL |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 | LDDLD |
| 12 | Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 | WLLWL |
| 13 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | DWWLD |
| 16 | Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 | WLLWW |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 | LLDDD |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 | LLLWD |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 6 | LDLLL |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5 | |
| 5 | 9 | 5 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Chelsea | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 4 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 3 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 0.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 2 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 4 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 2/2 | 4/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/2 | 2/4 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/2 | 1/4 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/2 | 2/4 |
Match preview
Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League (Regular Season - 9) at Stamford Bridge, London, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 13:30 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Chelsea favourites, giving Chelsea a 53% chance of winning, 23% for the draw and 24% for Manchester United. Our tip is: Chelsea or draw.
Chelsea have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L). Manchester United have taken 1 points from their last 4 games (0W 1D 3L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 61% chance of over 2.5 and a 61% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Premier League
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 13:30 WAT
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge, London
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Chelsea vs Manchester United?
Chelsea vs Manchester United kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 13:30 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Chelsea vs Manchester United in?
The match is in the England Premier League.
Where are Chelsea and Manchester United in the table?
Chelsea are 4th and Manchester United are 17th in the Premier League.
Who will win Chelsea vs Manchester United?
Our prediction is Chelsea or draw. Win probabilities: Chelsea 53%, draw 23%, Manchester United 24%.
Will both teams score in Chelsea vs Manchester United?
We estimate a 61% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Chelsea vs Manchester United?
We estimate a 61% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

