Chelsea vs Manchester United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 31, 2026
Matchday 9 of the English Premier League will feature a clash between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 31, 2026. Both sides are only interested in one outcome: victory.
Chelsea vs Manchester United team news and expert analysis
The Stamford Bridge giants finished last season in a disastrous 10th place. Even now, under Xabi Alonso, consistency remains an issue. They drew with Liverpool in the League Cup, but their opponents were better in the penalty shootout. Chelsea have also suffered a number of slip-ups in the Premier League. In their most recent match, they lost 0-2 to Tottenham.
The Old Trafford powerhouse also changed managers midway through last season but, in contrast, improved to finish third. Carrick was eventually appointed on a permanent basis, but the team is disappointing at the moment. They did start their Champions League campaign with a resounding win over Sabah, but then suffered emphatic defeats against Atlético and Como. They also lost to Brighton in the League Cup. In the Premier League, defeats came from the very first matchday, when they were beaten by newcomers Hull. Their latest league outing ended in a 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth.
The London side score an average of 2.13 goals per match but also concede 1.88. Manchester United average 1.25 goals scored and 1.63 conceded.
Previous matches: Chelsea vs Manchester United
Both meetings last season were won by the visitors on this occasion.
There are plenty of questions surrounding Xabi Alonso and his players. However, a team like this must be beaten at home (odds – 1.84).
Chelsea vs Manchester United: key stats and trends
- Chelsea have won three of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 63% of Chelsea matches, with an average total of 4.0 goals per game
- Manchester United are winless in eight consecutive matches
- Both teams have scored in 63% of Manchester United matches, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
Chelsea vs Manchester United: possible starting lineups
Chelsea play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Martinez — Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill — Neto, Henderson, Caicedo, Chavarria — Palmer, Rogers — João Pedro
Manchester United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lammens — Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw — Tielemans, Mainoo — Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Cunha — Mbeumo
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