Chelsea desperately hopes to avoid letting Champions League football slip away when they host Manchester United on Saturday.
The Blues have taken just five points from their last seven matches, and another defeat to the Red Devils could see them drop seven points adrift of fifth-place Liverpool.
My Chelsea vs. Manchester United predictions and free EPL picks Saturday, April 18 explain why there’s value in betting on that to happen.
Premier League predictions for Chelsea vs Man United
My Chelsea vs Man United best bet: Manchester United moneyline (+200 at Sports Interaction)
All signs point to Kobbie Mainoo being available for Manchester United, which is why I love them at this price.
Chelsea have lost five consecutive matches vs. top-flight opposition, failing to score in the last four. The return of Enzo Fernandez is a boost, but not enough to get a result.
The Red Devils looked listless against Leeds with Manuel Ugarte in midfield, but Mainoo’s return gives them a conduit between defense and attack led by the in-form Bruno Fernandes.
The Blues have lost three straight at Stamford Bridge, and their struggles in front of goal make this price a tremendous value.
Chelsea vs Man United same-game parlay (SGP)
Manchester United moneyline
Casemiro 1+ shot on target
Both teams to score Yes
I do expect Chelsea to find a goal here. Man United lacks depth at CB coming into this match, with the suspensions of both Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez causing selection headaches.
Enzo leads all Chelsea players in chances created from open play, and his playmaking ability will be gladly welcomed back.
Chelsea have allowed the fourth-most set-piece goals of any club in the Premier League, and only Arsenal has more set-piece goals than the 16 scored by Man United. Casemiro has been a key part of that, and is a big reason why he’s got a shot on target in four of his last five matches.
Chelsea vs Man United odds
Chelsea vs Man United live odds
Chelsea vs Man United opening odds
- Moneyline: Chelsea +130 | Man United +245
- Draw: +223
- Over/Under: Over 3.5 (-103) | Under 3.5 (-113)
How to watch Chelsea vs Man United
| Location | Stamford Bridge, London, England |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock |
| Weather | Cloudy |
 Recent EPL form |
L-L-W-L-L |
 Recent EPL form |
L-D-W-L-W |
Chelsea vs Man United key injuries
Chelsea: RB Reece James (Out), CV Trevoh Chalobah (Doubtful), CB Levi Colwill (Out).
Man United: CB Harry Maguire (Out), CB Lisandro Martinez (Out), CB Matthijs de Ligt (Out), CM Kobbie Mainoo (Questionable), LB Patrick Dorgu (Doubtful).
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