Chelsea hope to record their first league victory against Manchester United in more than six years when they visit the Red Devils in a 2023-24 English Premier League matchup on Wednesday. Chelsea (5-4-5) has had four losses and seven draws versus Manchester United (8-0-6) since winning 1-0 at home on Nov. 5, 2017. The Blues are coming off a 3-2 triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, while the Red Devils dropped a 1-0 decision to Newcastle United the previous day.
Kickoff at Old Trafford is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. The Blues are +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest Chelsea vs. Manchester United odds, while the Red Devils are +180 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
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After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+2.75 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+2.42) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Green knows Chelsea posted a four-game unbeaten streak on the road prior to their 4-1 loss to Newcastle United on Nov. 25, drawing against Bournemouth before reeling off victories versus Fulham, Burnley and Tottenham. After failing to convert in his first 30 Premier League matches with the Blues, midfielder Enzo Fernandez ended the lengthy drought with a brace against Brighton on Sunday. Forward Nicolas Jackson has scored a team-high six goals in his first season with Chelsea, while winger Raheem Sterling has recorded five after notching six over 28 matches last campaign - his first with the club.
The expert also is aware that Manchester United cruised to a 4-1 victory in their last home meeting with Chelsea on May 25. Captain Bruno Fernandes converted in that contest and is tied with fellow midfielder Scott McTominay for the team lead in 2023-24 with three goals. The 29-year-old Fernandes also tops the Red Devils with three assists, while forward Marcus Rashford - who also scored in last season's home win against the Blues - has notched two tallies and an assist.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Chelsea vs. Manchester United showdown and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of CONFIDENT best bets and is offering a full breakdown of this 2023-24 English Premier League matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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