Chelsea vs Manchester United Predictions - April 18, 2026

Even though Chelsea will be at Stamford Bridge, it is not going to be an easy contest for them. They lack rhythm. The Red Devils, with a slight change in strategy, can get back to winning ways here. Manchester United are likely to come out on top to secure three points against the Blues 

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Date: Saturday, 18^th April 2026

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

A key contest in the hunt for Champions League football takes place under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, as Chelsea do battle with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Following their 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford in September, the Red Devils are looking to complete the top-flight double over the Blues for just the second time after the 2019-20 season.

Head-to-head:

• Chelsea have won 20 of the 67 Premier League meetings between the two teams.

• Manchester United also recorded 20 victories.

• The remaining 27 clashes ended in draws.

• Manchester United are winless in their last two matches.

• Chelsea have only secured one win in their last five attempts.

• Only one of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

• Eight of their last nine encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Chelsea in the league: L-W-L-L-L

• Chelsea in all competitions: L-L-L-W-L

• Man United in the league: W-L-W-D-L

• Man United in all competitions: W-L-W-D-L

Team News:

• Chelsea are not going to have Jamie Gittens, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James and Levi Colwill in action. They are injured and might return to action during late April or May 2026. Filip Jorgensen is likely to sit out due to his fitness issues.

• Kobbie Mainoo, Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Light are not going to be in action for Manchester United. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are suspended.

Player(s) to watch:

• João Pedro will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side return to winning ways. In 32 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 14 goals and has five assists to his name. Even though the Brazilian forward is not in his best form at the moment, he will play a crucial role for Chelsea.

• Bruno Fernandes continues to perform well for the Red Devils despite not scoring any goals. He secured an important assist in the previous fixture. The Portuguese midfielder now has eight goals and 17 assists in 29 Premier League appearances for Manchester United this season. He will only be looking to add more to his tally.