Chelsea vs Manchester United Tips & Preview - Struggling backlines to offer up goals

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Last updated: Thu 16 Apr 2026 14:40

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Chelsea have lost five of their last six matches; home form is shaky.
Man United, winless in three out of four matches, aiming to bounce back.
Both teams prefer scoring second-half goals; expect late-game drama.

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Chelsea are aiming to snap out of a rough patch when they host Manchester United in an English Premier League fixture on Saturday.

The Red Devils have also dipped slightly and are looking to bounce back from a defeat. Both teams will come into this clash desperate for a result and are expected to serve up a thrilling encounter.

Chelsea News

Chelsea come into this clash in the middle of a rough patch, having lost five of their last six matches across all competitions. Liam Rosenior's team fell to a 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City in their previous Premier League fixture.

The Blues have slipped out of the top five, sitting four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, and will be keen to get things back on track. However, their home form has also been unconvincing, having failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions at Stamford Bridge.

Among the problems for Chelsea is a shaky backline, which has ensured their last three matches produced over 1.5 goals after the break. All three fixtures have also offered up more second-half goals.

Manchester United News

Manchester United are also coming off a defeat after falling 2-1 at home to Leeds United. They stopped just short of a comeback after going two goals down, with Casemiro pulling one back in the second half.

That result means Manchester United are now winless in three of their last four Premier League matches, although they remain third in the table. Michael Carrick’s team are also winless in three of their last four away matches.

Manchester United have a knack for leaving things late and have scored at least one second-half goal in three of their last five matches. All three fixtures have also produced more goals after the break.

Head to Head

Manchester United have seven wins while Chelsea have picked up three victories, with eight draws in the last 18 matches. The Red Devils claimed a 2-1 home victory in the reverse fixture back in September.

Verdict

Chelsea v Man Utd

Chelsea and Manchester United have looked unconvincing at the back lately and could be set to play out an open contest. With the Blues' last three matches producing over 1.5 second-half goals, a repeat could be considered.

Both teams have a knack for leaving things late, and the second half could be set to produce more goals. With Manchester United scoring at least one goal after the break in three of their last five matches, a similar pattern could be on the cards.

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