Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/04/2024
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Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/04/2024

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Chelsea vs Manchester UnitedApril 4, 2024, 3:30 PM ET
Chelsea odds+100
Manchester United odds-235
Draw+309
Over\Under3.5 +100/ -118

Chelsea vs Manchester United. Shape of the Teams

If two teams in the Premier League have become a laughingstock for the rest of Europe – if not globally – it’s these two. 

Under Todd Boehly’s stewardship, Chelsea’s strategy seems a mix of ambition and misdirection. Of the new signings, only Cole Palmer and possibly Malo Gusto could be mentioned as net positives. 

At the same time, Mudryk, Caicedo, Enzo Fernández and Jackson have struggled to justify their hefty price tags, with only Enzo perhaps being somewhat of an exception.

A lack of stability has marked Chelsea’s season, fuelling doubts about Mauricio Pochettino’s future due to the Blues’ twelfth place in the standings, all while the club has yet to find a coherent project.

Although Manchester United’s situation is not as bad as Chelsea’s, their physical conditioning regimen needs serious reconsideration. In a season where the dense fixture list has tested every team, the situation is truly exceptional when it comes to the injury woes of these two teams. 

Chelsea will have to do without Fofana, Lavia, Chilwell, Reece-James, and Nkunku. Additionally, the medical team has yet to determine the status of Chalobah, Colwill, and Gusto.

On the other hand, Manchester United is again without Raphaël Varane due to injury. He joins the lengthy injury list that includes Malacia, Martial, and Shaw, with Jonny Evans’ condition still in question. 

While injuries are part and parcel of soccer, Pep Guardiola revealed that the Citizens focus on mid-week tactical sessions to mitigate risks. Meanwhile, Manchester United insiders claim intensive mid-week physical training at the club, which often leads to injuries. 

Manchester United has found some sort of consistency and has been able to maintain a position near the top six, whereas Chelsea’s doing much worse with eight points less. Still, fans have barely seen any improvement in United’s ranks over the past months, begging the question of Erik ten Hag’s continuity.

Chelsea vs Manchester United Main Match Info

Chelsea vs Manchester United, Prediction, Odds

A major challenge in predicting clashes between Chelsea and Manchester United is understanding which team will be the most dysfunctional. Despite the star-studded rosters and lofty wages, the respective sporting projects are unfinished puzzles, where nobody knows how all the pieces should come together.

Although the game takes place at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s chances of winning seem slim. Manchester United have generally been a little more stable recently, not through new signings but via established figures like Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes.

Young talents like Mainoo and Garnacho are starting to fulfill their potential, which could layers to United’s attack. Erik ten Hag can also count on Mason Mount’s creative spark to help the team. The Chelsea academy graduate scored the opening goal against Brentford, ending in a 1-1 draw. 

Unlike Chelsea, Manchester United can boast some connections that have had enough time to form, especially when it concerns key forward Marcus Rashford. Having such partnerships up front is usually a green flag for authentic chance creation derived from flair. 

Chelsea’s defence has struggled altogether while Manchester United’s hasn’t been a highlight either. However, they have at least several basic principles anchored by the reliable Diogo Dalot.

Chelsea’s main goal source is unclear, which contrasts with Manchester United, who have a promising striker in Højlund. With Chelsea lacking all sorts of basics, a Manchester United victory through the chaos is likely, as they have at least some fundamentals and pillars.

Chelsea vs Manchester United Betting Tip

Manchester United fans often criticized Rasmus Højlund in the beginning. However, these days, his presence or absence could make or break the game for Manchester United. With his knack for posing a constant threat in the box, the Norwegian often ends up on the scoresheet. 

Despite facing criticism for an underwhelming performance against Brentford, Chelsea’s open defence should grant the Scandinavian striker all types of chances. Assuming Scott McTominay plays, he should find space in the box against Chelsea’s disorganized pressing structure.

Given Chelsea’s prolonged dry spell in terms of clean sheets, the theory that Højlund at least scores one goal is more than plausible. His presence in the penalty area, coupled with Chelsea’s defensive woes, makes the likelihood of him scoring quite feasible.

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