FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 31 of the 69 previous games, with the hosts winning just 20.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 23 SepMan. Utd.2 - 0ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sun 05 AugChelsea1 - 1Man. Utd.SHLD
2006/2007Sat 19 MayChelsea1 - 0Man. Utd.FAC
2006/2007Wed 09 MayChelsea0 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 26 NovMan. Utd.1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2005/2006Sat 29 AprChelsea3 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sun 06 NovMan. Utd.1 - 0ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 3.

Man. Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Red Devils, and 2 goals against.

Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 78 points from their 35 games. Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 81 points from the 35 games played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea63218411
Man. Utd.63308412

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Red Devils to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Man. Utd. take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Unbeaten in the last 51 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Man. Utd. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.