Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup

Prediction published on 15/02/2019, 16:15  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 15/02/2019 at 17:15 in FA Cup Predictions

Chelsea begin a big week with an FA Cup tie against Manchester United on Monday followed by the Carabao Cup Final against Manchester City on Sunday. Both these teams have had setbacks in the past week or so and this is a fascinating game, even though both teams are likely to leave out key players. Chelsea's boss Maurizio Sarri needs a big week if he's to keep his job. Chelsea steadied the ship a little bit with a win at Malmo in the Europa League, but losses in ttwo key games this week would put his job in real jeopardy. They have won their last five games at home but the highest placed team they defeated were Tottenham. 

Manchester United lost their first game under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer when being beaten 2-0 by PSG. They will be without Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial for this game after both were injured in their Champions League match. The two sides drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge in October with Chelsea scoring a 96th minute equalizer. This is a repeat of last season's final and United have just one draw from their last five FA Cup ties against Chelsea. This is the tie of the round and a bet on over 2.5 goals to be scored is the one to go for.