Chelsea vs MU Prediction, Duel Potentially Draw

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – A duel that has the potential to be a draw is likely to occur when Chelsea and Manchester United (MU) meet in the Premier League continuation, Friday (5/4/2024) early morning starting at 02.15 WIB.

These two top English clubs are both in decline. The Red Devils, MU's nickname, are currently still in sixth place in the standings with a collection of 48 points. Meanwhile, Chelsea slumped to 12th with 40 points.

In their last match, MU only achieved a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford, while Chelsea also only drew 2-2 at home to Burnley. These two teams are also having difficulty showing stable performance.

It is completely understandable that both teams will play insistent to get maximum points. MU will try to perform optimally in order to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Chelsea will also be very motivated to continue to improve their position in the standings.

For MU, the match at Stamford Bridge Stadium will be the 30th match of the season. However, for Chelsea it will be the 29th match.

Chelsea continue to be without a number of injured players, including the likes of Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Christopher Nkunku. Levi Colwill is close to returning from a toe injury.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be out for at least a month with a calf injury. Victor Lindelof will also be out for at least a month.

In this match Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino will use a 4-2-3-1 formation. He will feature Nicolas Jackson as the sole striker in the front row.

This striker from Senegal will be supported by the trio of Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudrick and Raheem Sterling. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez duet in the middle row.

Meanwhile, the back row will be entrusted to Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Marc Cucurela. The goalkeeper position will be filled by Djordje Petrovic.

Meanwhile, MU coach Erik ten Hag will also play a 4-2-3-1 formation. Rasmus Hojlund will be the sole striker.

This Danish striker will be supported by the trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. The duo of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo will work together in the middle row.

In the back line the Dutch coach will field Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane. and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. They will guard goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Chelsea could only manage a draw against 10-man Burnley on Saturday, and remain 11th.
The Blues unbeaten in five league matches.

MU also claimed a point at the weekend, perhaps they should not have been beaten by Brentford for 90 minutes. Aston Villa and Tottenham's wins at the weekend mean United are now 11 points within the race for the top four.

MU was on the winning side when the two met in December 2023, but a draw seems more likely this time.

Predicted line-up:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Djordje Petrovic
Back: Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurela
Middle: Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez
Forwards: Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudrick, Raheem Sterling
Front: Nicolas Jackson
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino

Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Back: Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Middle: Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo
Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford
Front: Rasmus Hojlund
Coach: Erik ten Hag