The Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, pits Chelsea and Manchester United against each other as Chelsea look to build on their higher points total while Manchester United aim to end a difficult run.
Our lean
Moneyline
Chelsea moneyline (-120)
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Chelsea's 4-1-3 record and 13 points exceed Manchester United's 1-4-3 record and 7 points, while the home side also holds the higher season goal count. These differences align with DraftKings moneyline pricing that lists Chelsea as the favorite.
Man Utd outlook
Manchester United enter with a league record of 1-4-3 and 7 points. Their last 5 results newest first read L, L, D, L, D, including a 3-0 loss versus AFC Bournemouth on Oct 25 and a 4-1 loss at Como on Oct 21.
Further results show a 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Oct 18, a 2-0 loss at Atlético Madrid on Oct 13 and a 1-1 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur on Oct 10. The team has scored 10 goals and conceded 13 so far, with Bryan Mbeumo leading in goals with 4 and total shots with 26 while Matheus Cunha tops assists with 2.
These numbers point to limited attacking output and defensive vulnerability that may be tested again in an away setting.
Chelsea outlook
Chelsea sit on a league record of 4-1-3 and 13 points. Their last 5 results newest first read L, L, W, W, L, featuring a 1-1 result at Liverpool on Oct 28 and a 2-0 loss versus Tottenham Hotspur on Oct 24.
Earlier outcomes include a 2-0 win at Everton on Oct 17, a 5-1 win versus AFC Bournemouth on Oct 10 and a 3-0 loss at Brentford on Sep 18. The side has scored 17 goals and conceded 15, with João Pedro on 5 goals and Cole Palmer on 3 assists plus 25 total shots.
The combination of more league points and a higher goal tally suggests greater attacking threat at home.
Key matchup
Chelsea's season goal total of 17 against Manchester United's 13 goals conceded stands out as the area most likely to shape the result, especially with both teams showing recent inconsistencies in results.
Written with AI assistance from ESPN data and checked by a separate automated fact-check against that data. Lines as of Oct 29, 8:40 AM ET from DraftKings; they move — confirm the price before you bet. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. How we write previews
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