Man Utd vs. Chelsea Prediction, odds and best bets for Premier League week 10

The Erik Ten Hag era in Manchester is officially over. After 2.5 seasons at the club, the Dutch manager was sacked earlier this week, leaving United in 14th place in the Premier League and winless in three Europa League matches.

Man Utd’s management wasted no time in hiring his replacement. Rising star manager Rúben Amorim was announced as the new manager, but he will not be in charge of this weekend’s match. Interim manager and former United legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy will lead the team on Sunday.

In his first Premier League game as manager, Van Nistelrooy faces an uphill battle against Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea found their feet after a slow start to the season. Their only two defeats this season were against Man City and Liverpool, and they might well have secured a point against the Reds in Gameweek 8.

As of now they are a much more organized team than Man Utd. They know the eleven they want to start with and the style they want to play. Players know their role and the atmosphere in the dressing room is good.

However, it can be difficult to play against a team immediately after a coaching change. United will be motivated to start the new era on the right foot. The extra intensity they are likely to play with could give Man Utd the boost they need against a better team.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Manchester United: +155
Draw: +270
Chelsea: +150

Total number of goals:

Above 3.5: +115
Under 3.5: -150

Both teams score:

Yes: -250
No: +185

This is certainly difficult to predict due to the special circumstances surrounding Man Utd’s management.

After watching United all season, it is very difficult to trust them in any match, especially when they are a solid side. It was a vulnerable and error-prone team with a shaky backline.

Offensively, they have struggled to perform, scoring just eight goals in nine games so far. The lack of creativity from stars like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford was extremely disappointing. The duo have one goal and three assists between them in nine Premier League games.

Add to that below-average passing and build-up play from the back, which is shockingly reliant on former top man Christian Eriksen, and you have an offensively challenged team.

Despite the management change, it is difficult to see United creating many chances against Chelsea. There is a good chance that Van Nistelrooy will play a cautious match, as a draw in his first game will probably do him good.

At the other end of the game, Cole Palmer is still on fire and will remain the most important player for Chelsea in this big game. They are very reliant on Palmer for their attacking production and he has provided seven goals and five assists in nine games so far. Considering how the rest of Chelsea’s front line struggles to finish, it will be up to Palmer to not only create the chances, but convert them as well.

Although Chelsea would obviously prefer to get all three points, they will probably settle for a draw. That could give us a low-scoring affair.

Under 3.5 goals at -150 or even under 2.5 goals at +170 are safer bets, but let’s take a risk and go for a draw here.

Choice: Sign +270

The odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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