Chelsea (5-2-2) travel to face off against Manchester United (3-4-2) on Sunday, November 3rd. This match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester. Chelsea is coming off a win in their previous match, while Manchester United will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Chelsea. The match is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET.

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Chelsea Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Chelsea hosted Newcastle United and picked up a 2-1 win. The money line payout for Chelsea was -129, and the three total goals fell short of the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Chelsea’s attack scored their two goals on just seven shots on goal and 17 total shot attempts. Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson were the two players to score, with each finding the net on their only shot attempt.

Overall, Chelsea finished with seven corner kicks and Pedro Neto finished with an assist. Newcastle’s offense took a total of 11 shots, and Robert Sanchez finished with one save.

Through nine matches, Chelsea sits in 5th place in the EPL, one point behind Nottingham Forest. Overall, Chelsea has a record of 5-2-2, and they have been favored in seven of their nine matches. Their only two matches as an underdog have resulted in losses. On October 27th, Chelsea picked up a win over Newcastle United, and they are 1-1-1 in their last three matches. Following this match, they will be at home on November 10th vs. Arsenal.

Manchester United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Manchester United will be looking to get back on track after falling to West Ham United by a score of 2-1. This match took place on their opponent’s pitch, and even though they lost, they had a higher payout (+118) than West Ham United.

The offensive attack took a total of 18 shots, with five being on target. The Red Devils’ only goal came from Casemiro, who needed just two total shots and two shots on target to find the net. Joshua Zirkzee finished the match with one assist.

On the defensive end, things were a bit busier for Manchester United’s goalkeeper, as he had to make a total of three saves while allowing two goals. West Ham United took a total of 12 shots, and six of their shots were either blocked or intercepted by the Red Devils’ defense.

Through nine matches, Manchester United has a record of 3-4-2, which puts them in 14th place in the EPL. They have been favored in six of their matches, going 3-2-1 in those contests. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 2-3-2. After this match, they will be at home again, taking on Leicester City FC on Sunday, November 10th. In the EPL table, they are three points behind West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth.

Chelsea Offense Breakdown

Chelsea’s offense has been one of the most potent in the EPL this season, as they are averaging 2.1 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the league. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. Cole Palmer is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net six times this season, which is the third-best mark in the EPL. Nicolas Jackson leads the team in shots on goal and is second on the club in goals scored.

Manchester United Offense Breakdown

Manchester United has struggled to score goals this season, ranking 18th in the EPL with 0.9 goals per match. However, they have been able to generate shots on goal, ranking 5th in the league. They have also been able to generate corner kicks, ranking 4th in the league. In fact, they have had more corners than their opponents in 55.6% of their matches. Alejandro Garnacho is the top scorer for Manchester United this season, with 2 goals. He is also 1st on the team and 11th in the EPL in shots on goal. Overall, Manchester United is 9th in the EPL in passing percentage.

Chelsea Defense Breakdown

Chelsea’s defense has been solid this season, as they are currently 10th in the EPL in goals allowed per match (1.2). They are also 14th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. Keeper Robert Sánchez is 7th in the EPL in clean sheets (2) and 3rd in saves (36). Over their last five matches, they have given up six goals, including two to Liverpool and two to Brighton & Hove Albion. They did have a clean sheet against West Ham United back on September 21st.

Manchester United Defense Breakdown

Manchester United’s defense is currently 7th in the EPL, allowing 1.2 goals per match. They are also 11th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. André Onana has started eight matches and has four clean sheets, which is tied for the most in the EPL. Overall, Manchester United has given up six goals over their last five matches, including two to West Ham United, who is 11th in scoring.

Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction

Looking at the projections for this EPL matchup between Chelsea and Manchester United, we are going with Chelsea to pull out the win at +160. Our projections have Chelsea’s João Félix as the top projected goal scorer in the match, and we also have Chelsea as the better offensive team. Coming into the match, Chelsea is 2nd in goals scored and 2nd in shooting percentage. Our prediction is that Chelsea wins by a score of 2-1.

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