Chelsea vs Man Utd: Prediction, Premier League betting tips & odds

Chelsea vs Manchester Utd predictionsOver 1.5 Chelsea goals - 4/6 (Betfred) Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - 6/5 (Bet365) An eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime as Chelsea and Man Utd kick off the weekend action. The home side have seen their fortunes yo-yo in the league and have moved into the top five after a decent run of results. Alonso’s troops lost their last league game to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge though, and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Liverpool after a penalty shootout at Anfield on Wednesday.United are on a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions and currently lie 16th in the table. Michael Carrick will remain at the helm for Saturday’s trip but there is unrest in the camp. Bruno Fernandes is reportedly set to start for the Red Devils after clear-the-air talks with Carrick, while Cole Palmer returns for the home side after suspension. Joao Pedro and Emiliano Martinez miss out through injury.Read MoreChelsea vs Man Utd oddsChelsea vs Man Utd prediction: Over 1.5 Chelsea goalsIt looks likely there will be goals on the cards this Saturday lunchtime given both sides’ starts to the season. Chelsea have scored 19 home goals in six matches in all competitions. Despite a blank in their last outing at the Bridge vs Spurs, Alonso’s men hammered five past Bournemouth in their previous home game.Joao Pedro will be a big miss, but we will likely get to see another cameo from big Dutch striker Emmanuel Emegha, who is now match fit. Cole Palmer will return from suspension, while Morgan Rogers, who scored midweek against Liverpool, may continue in a more advanced role.Man Utd have shipped seven goals in their last two games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League so far this season.Chelsea vs Man Utd Tip: Chelsea goals over 1.5 - 4/6 (Betfred)Chelsea vs Man Utd prediction: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist While Man Utd have been conceding goals, they have been scoring at the other end. The Red Devils have netted in 66% of matches in all competitions this season and have registered in all their away games in the Premier League since drawing a blank against Hull City on the opening day.Bruno Fernandes is expected to return to the starting lineup to lead Man Utd at the Bridge. Fernandes had been dropped in the wake of some negative comments about the manager and his tactics in the away defeat to Cesc Fabregas’ Como side in the Champions League.Bruno will be eager to put the negativity behind him and spearhead the away side’s fortunes. The Portuguese playmaker has registered four goal involvements in the league so far. He broke the Premier League ‘assists’ record last season.Chelsea vs Man Utd Tip: Bruno Fernandes to score or assist - 6/5 (Bet365) Chelsea vs Man Utd team newsChelsea vs Man Utd predicted lineupsPredicted Chelsea XI: Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Gusto; Henderson, Caicedo, Palmer; Neto, Rogers, EmeghaPredicted Man Utd XI: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Tielemans, Baleba; Mbuemo, Fernandes, Diallo; CunhaRead MoreResponsible gamblingBettors are reminded to always gamble responsibly by using the safer gambling tools available on UK betting sites.We also recommend setting a budget, taking regular breaks, and not chasing losses when gambling.Betting should only be viewed as a source of entertainment, never as a way to generate income.The following services offer free 24/7 support to those who want to talk about their gambling: GambleAwareGamCareGamblers AnonymousNHS gambling support We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. Gambling sites have a number of tools to assist you to stay in control, including deposit limits and time outs. If you think you have a problem, advice and support is available for you now from BeGambleAware or Gamcare.Any offers or odds listed in this article are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Terms & Conditions apply to all offers.