Tip #1: Back Both Teams to Score @ 1.72 with William Hill.
Tip #2: Back Manchester United to win @ 2.87 with William Hill
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Chelsea
Chelsea comes in this game, sitting at the 4th spot with 42 points in 23 games, home record W7 D1 L3, scoring 24 goals and conceding 16 in those games. The team had a rough game this Tuesday against Swansea, and only an own goal in the 93rd minute, saved the Blues from an embarrassing loss. Chelsea’s last 3 home games were a loss, a draw and a victory. Three new names came in Chelsea during the January transfer window: Gary Cahill a defender from Bolton for €8.5m, Patrick Bamford an attacker from Nott Forest for €2.0m and Kevin De Bruyne a midfielder from Genk for €8.0m. Good value in the odds for Chelsea’s victory @ 2.50, considering their most recent victory on Stamford Bridge, last season in a match for Premier League.
Manchester United
After City’s most recent loss to Everton, and United’s victory over Stoke City with 2:0, the Red Devils have melted the point difference to the first spot. The team currently has 54 points in 23 games, away record W8 D2 L1, scoring 21 goals and conceding 7. New (old) faces in Manchester United, after the January transfer window are Paul Scholes who came back after retirement, and Frederic Veseli a defender from Manchester City. Most recent visit was in London again, but against Arsenal, a match won with 2:1 by Manchester United. So far the team has a flawless record in their visits against teams from London, victory over QPR & Fulham with 5:0 and 2:0. The first game on Old Trafford this season ended 3:1 in favor of United, but it was Chelsea that played better. United’s odds seems to be good enough @ 2.87 for a victory.
Prediction
Previous meetings between Chelsea and Manchester United on Stamford Bridge:
06/04/2011 UEFA Champions League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:1
01/03/2011 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 2:1
08/11/2009 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:0
21/09/2008 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:1
26/04/2008 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 2:1
09/05/2007 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:0
29/04/2006 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 3:0
12/01/2005 Carling Cup Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:0
15/08/2004 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:0
30/11/2003 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:0
23/08/2002 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 2:2
20/04/2002 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:3
10/02/2001 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:1
03/10/1999 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 5:0
29/12/1998 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:0
28/02/1998 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 0:1
22/02/1997 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:1
21/10/1995 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:4
26/12/1994 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 2:3
11/09/1993 Premier League Chelsea vs. Man Utd 1:0
Overall record for Chelsea W8 D5 L5 since 1993 in all meetings. Things this season seem a bit different as both teams are not in their optimal shape and concede more goals than previous seasons. A loss for Chelsea here would mean trouble in keeping the 4th spot, while United needs to keep close to City in the battle for the title. The draw definitely won’t favor any of these two teams as well. Consider backing ‘Both team to score in this match’ @ 1.72 as Chelsea and United will be looking for the goal from the very first minute.
Based on the current shape of both teams and the odds given for each team, back Manchester United @ 2.87 with William Hill.
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