The Premier League season is winding down, and we have a pivotal showdown between Chelsea and Man United on Saturday, April 18, with the match starting at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.
According to PrizePicks Team Picks, Chelsea is slightly favored at home, returning a 2x payout if they secure a victory.
Below, we’ll discuss our Chelsea vs. Man United Premier League prediction and picks for Saturday’s EPL match at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea vs. Man United Prediction, Picks for Premier League - Saturday, April 18
Entering Saturday’s contest, Chelsea is sitting at No. 6 in the Premier League table, putting them four points behind Liverpool and only one point ahead of both Brentford and Everton. Chelsea needs to secure a spot in the top five to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.
The form isn’t ideal for Chelsea, as they’ve gone 1-0-5 across their last six games in all competitions. The lone victory in that span came against Port Vale (a League One club) in the FA Cup.
If the EPL season were to end right now, Man United would finish No. 3 in the standings, as they’re currently nine points behind Man City and tied with Aston Villa with 55 total points this season.
Following a hot start under interim manager Michael Carrick, United has been inconsistent recently, going 1-1-2 over their last four outings. Manchester United fell to Leeds United in their most recent Premier League bout, 2-1, on April 13.
Currently, Man United carries a 1.28x payout to finish in the top four of the EPL, while Chelsea has a 1.42x payout to remain in the top six, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Chelsea vs. Man United Spread, Total Goals, Payouts – Saturday, April 18
Chelsea enters Saturday’s match as home favorites, returning a 2x payout ($100 entry pays out $227) on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
Winner Payout: Man United – 3.03x | Tie – 3.44x | Chelsea – 2x
Spread: Chelsea -1.5 (3.57x Payout)
Total Goals: 3.5 (Over – 2.27x)
Both Teams to Score: Yes 1.44x | No 2.56x
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Chelsea vs. Man United Prediction on Total Goals for Premier League – 4/18/26
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Chelsea vs. Man United prediction on total goals for Saturday, April 18. Check out more of our soccer picks and predictions on Playbook.
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- Over their 16 home matches against Premier League opponents this season, Chelsea had fewer than 4 total goals scored in 12 of 16 games.
- When playing away from Old Trafford, Man United has seen fewer than 4 total goals scored in nine of the 16 matches against EPL foes this season.
- Since the start of 2026, both these clubs have had more than 4 total goals scored in only five of the 13 matches.
- There have been fewer than 4 total goals scored in each of the last three head-to-head meetings.
- Man United is fifth in xG conceded (41.0), while Chelsea is ninth in xG conceded (44.1), per FotMob.
- Both teams look to dominate possession, as Chelsea is third in average possession (58.4%) and Man United is sixth in average possession (53.1%) in the Premier League.
Chelsea vs. Man United Projected Lineups for Saturday, April 18
Here are the projected Chelsea vs. Man United lineups for today's Premier League match. Lineups are not official.
Chelsea Lineup vs. Man United: Projected 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defense: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto
- Midfield: Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Estevao
- Forwards: Joao Pedro
Man United Lineup vs. Chelsea: Projected 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens
- Defense: Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot
- Midfield: Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo
- Forwards: Bryan Mbuemo
Chelsea vs. Man United Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 4/18/26
Here are two Chelsea vs. Man United picks to target on players for Saturday, April 18. Player picks via PrizePicks are headlined by Casemiro and Joao Pedro.
Man United MF Casemiro vs. Chelsea Projection
Casemiro Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Shots (Goblin), 0.5 Shots on Target (Demon), 0.5 Goals (Demon), 45.5 Passes Attempted
- Casemiro has taken at least 1 shot in 16 of his last 20 EPL outings.
- The experienced midfielder also has at least 1 shot on target in six of his last nine appearances in the Premier League.
- Although Casemiro isn’t known for his goal-scoring prowess, he’s put the ball in the back of the net in three of his last four EPL matches.
- Casemiro sees plenty of the ball, attempting 56 or more passes in five of his last eight games in the Premier League.
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Chelsea F Joao Pedro vs. Man United Projection
Joao Pedro Projections via PrizePicks: 2.5 Shots, 0.5 Shots on Target (Goblin), 0.5 Goals (Demon)
- Joao Pedro has delivered 3 or more shots in six of his last seven EPL contests.
- During that same seven-game span, Pedro has tallied at least 1 shot on target in five of those matches.
- Pedro leads Chelsea in scoring in Premier League competition, totaling 14 goals this season.
- Plus, Pedro is second on Chelsea in xG per 90 minutes (0.51).
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