History of the Chelsea v Manchester United fixture
Chelsea prepare to entertain Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 32 of the 74 previous games, with the Blues winning just 23.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Manchester United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Blues in a Champions League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sun 18 Sep | Man. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 08 May | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 12 Apr | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Champions League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 06 Apr | Chelsea | 0-1 | Man. Utd. | Champions League |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 08 Aug | Chelsea | 1 - 3 | Man. Utd. | Charity Shield |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Apr | Man. Utd. | 1 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chelsea have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Blues, with 5 goals against.
Manchester United's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Red Devils, and 6 goals against.
Chelsea's total of 42 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Manchester United's total of 54 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| Manchester United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Chelsea are starting to turn Stamford Bridge into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 6 matches. |
| Manchester United | 13 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 15 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here