The match between Chelsea and Manchester United will take place in the English Premier League 2024-2025 on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 14:00 UTC. The venue for the match is Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, England. The Chelsea vs Man UTD match will be one of the last games of this championship season. The result of the game could be important in determining the final position of the teams in the standings and their prospects for next season, which bettors should take into account in their predictions.
Statistics of previous matches
The match on May 18 will see two of the strongest English teams face each other. Chelsea Football Club, founded in 1905 (stadium: Stamford Bridge), has the following players in its lineup:
- Filip Jørgensen (goalkeeper);
- Malo Gusto, Trevo Chaloba, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella (defenders);
- Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer (midfielders);
- Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, Mykhailo Mudryk (forwards)
Manchester United FC, founded in 1878 (as Newton Heath LYR), also boasts a strong lineup. Andre Onana plays in goal. The team’s defenders are Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw. The midfielders are Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, and the forwards are Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, and Marcus Rashford.
The lineups are not yet confirmed and may change closer to the match date due to injuries, suspensions, and tactical decisions by the coaching staff.
Comparative statistics from the previous 5 matches of the teams in the Premier League, which may be useful for Chelsea vs Manchester prediction and a more accurate bet, but it is important to consider the tips from betting experts:
| Date | Owner | Guest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2024 | Man Utd | Chelsea | 1:1 |
| April 4, 2024 | Chelsea | Manchester United | 4:3 |
| December 6, 2023 | Man United | Chelsea | 2:1 |
| May 25, 2023 | Man Utd | Chelsea | 4:1 |
| October 22, 2022 | Chelsea | Manchester United | 1:1 |
Summary table of the last 5 matches:
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals scored | Goals conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| Man United | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 |
Looking at the table, it becomes clear that in the last five matches EPL Manchester United was the winner twice, Chelsea won once, and two matches ended in a draw. Manchester United also scored more goals in these games.
Premier League standings
The current English Premier League table, which is important to review before making predictions:
| Team position | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Goals scored | Goals conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool (1) | 35 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 81 | 35 | 82 |
| Arsenal (2) | 35 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 64 | 31 | 67 |
| Manchester City (3) | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 67 | 43 | 65 |
| Newcastle United (4) | 35 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 66 | 45 | 63 |
| Chelsea (5) | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 62 | 41 | 63 |
| Aston Villa (6) | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 56 | 49 | 63 |
| Nottingham Forest (7) | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 54 | 42 | 61 |
| Brentford (8) | 36 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 63 | 53 | 55 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion (9) | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 59 | 56 | 55 |
| Bournemouth (10) | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 55 | 43 | 53 |
| Fulham (11) | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 51 | 50 | 51 |
| Crystal Palace (12) | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 44 | 48 | 46 |
| Everton (13) | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 44 | 42 |
| Wolverhampton (14) | 36 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 51 | 64 | 41 |
| Man United (15) | 35 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 42 | 51 | 39 |
Chelsea is among the top five contenders for the championship title, but the situation may change.
Predictions and betting odds
At the moment, a week before the football match, bookmakers are offering the following indicative odds for betting:
- for a Chelsea win: 2.10-2.50;
- for a draw: 3.30-3.70;
- Manchester United to win: 2.80-3.20.
The lower bet odds on Chelsea winning indicate that prediction of the bookmakers consider them slight favorites in their home match, given their current league position and recent form.
The bet odds for a Manchester United win are higher, reflecting their lower position in the league at the moment, although their potential and history of head-to-head matches could make them a dangerous opponent.
These odds for the Chelsea vs Man Utd match are preliminary and may change significantly under the influence of the following factors:
- the teams’ recent results – a series of wins or losses;
- public opinion and betting activity;
- a large volume of bets on one of the outcomes may lead to odds adjustments.
Experts recommend keeping an eye on updates to Chelsea vs Manchester prediction odds closer to the match date. This will help you find the most favorable offers.