Manchester United and Chelsea go head to head in a fascinating Big Six clash in the Premier League on Wednesday, with both teams looking to record a morale-boosting win.
Chelsea games have been full of goals lately, and bookmaker Betfred offers odds at 1.62 for over 2.5 goals at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the odds are at 2.63 for over 3.5 goals to be scored in the big match-up.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: December 5th, 12:00 P.M. (EST)
United heads into a clash following a disappointing week. A 3-3 draw against Galatasaray left the team in trouble in the Champions League, and a 1-0 defeat versus Newcastle United was a harsh dose of reality for Erik ten Hag’s men. The Red Devils recently climbed to the top of the Premier League form table by beating a few so-called lesser sides, but they were completely outplayed by an injury-hit Newcastle squad.
With there being talks in the media of player unrest happening behind the scenes, ten Hag finds himself in an uncomfortable position. However, a positive result against Chelsea would again ease some of the pressure he’s under. This has been a kind fixture for United, as the team has gone on an 11-game unbeaten run against Chelsea since being defeated 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in 2017.
Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino have their own reasons to prove that things are on the right track. Pochettino has found life tough following his return to the Premier League, but there have been some encouraging signs in recent weeks. The Blues gave Manchester City a proper battle in a 4-4 draw and have registered a pair of wins from their last four league outings.
It’s been a struggle at times, but Chelsea fans can’t complain about the lack of entertainment. There have been 23 goals scored in Chelsea’s last four Premier League games. Nicolas Jackson has notched four of his team’s 12 goals during the stretch. The Senegalese striker has proved himself to be a handful for any defender, and United’s unbeaten run in this fixture will definitely be under a big threat if Jackson is in the mood on Wednesday.
To secure a positive result, the Chelsea defense also needs to step up. Pochettino has seen his side go seven straight league games without a clean sheet, conceding 16 goals in total. Only eight Premier League teams have allowed more goals than Chelsea (22) this season, and sitting among teams like Luton Town and Bournemouth is a bad look for the Blues.
