Manchester United can clinch a top-four spot in the Premier League standings and a spot in next season's Champions League when they host Chelsea on Thursday at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Red Devils enter the match in fourth place in the EPL table, with 69 points, three points ahead of fifth-place Liverpool. United need only one point from their final two matches (they also host Fulham on Sunday) to secure the club's first Champions League appearance since the 2020-21 season. Meanwhile Chelsea are 12th in the table with 43 points.
Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Manchester United as the -150 favorite in the latest Manchester United vs. Chelsea odds, with Chelsea the +380 underdogs. A draw is priced at +290, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Chelsea vs. Manchester United picks or EPL predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. On May 13 he correctly called Manchester United to beat Wolves and for the game to stay Under 3.5 goals.
Green knows that the Red Devils have been outstanding at home this season. Since the opening day loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7, United are unbeaten in 16 league matches at Old Trafford, winning 13. The club's only other defeat at home this season came at the hands of Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Green also has taken into account that the Blues have one of the best defenses in the league. Led by 38-year-old defender Thiago Silva, Chelsea have allowed just 42 goals this season. Only Manchester City (31), Newcastle (32) and Manchester United (41) have given up fewer.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Manchester United vs. Chelsea and he is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two best bets, one of which would pay plus-money, while offering a full breakdown of this Premier League matchup. You need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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