Match preview

Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) host Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 31 October, kick-off 12:30.

Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12). Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in April 2026, finished Chelsea 0–1 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 1.7 goals for Chelsea and 1.8 for Man Utd, making Chelsea 36% to win, the draw 23% and Man Utd 41%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 69%.