Chelsea v Manchester United Betting Tips [16 May 2025]

Manchester United will look to bounce back when they travel to Chelsea for their next match in the Premier League. Hosts Chelsea are clinging onto fifth, while United come into the game placed 16th. Below is our prediction for this matchday 37 clash.

Chelsea are coming from a 2-0 loss at Newcastle United, which left a dent on their Champions League hopes. As things stand, the Blues are only hanging in fifth by virtue of goal difference.

They are in stiff competition with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest for a Champions League slot. Enzo Maresca’s side will be happy to return home, where they are unbeaten in nine league outings.

Manchester United suffered yet another defeat in their last league outing, 2-0 at home to West Ham United. The Red Devils have failed to carry their performances in Europe home to the Premier League.

While they are set to play in the Europa League final, Ruben Amorim’s men are languishing in 16th place in the league. They are 24 points behind Chelsea ahead of this match and come here winless in their last seven Premier League matches.

Injuries to key players are also not helping. After the West Ham game, defender Leny Yoro joined an injury list that already has six others. Away from home in the league this season, United have four wins only, two being against relegated sides.

The last time Chelsea hosted a Premier League game, they convincingly dispatched Liverpool. They will be up against another league giant and are targeting a similar result to aid in their push for Europe. Cole Palmer scored two stoppage-time goals to help sink Manchester United 4-3 the last time the Red Devils were at Stamford Bridge.

The visitors have nothing to play for and are likely to field a weakened team on Friday. Our prediction for Chelsea v Manchester United is that Chelsea wins the match.