Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a hard-fought English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025, Chelsea edged out Manchester United with a 1-0 victory. Marc Cucurella's 71st-minute goal proved to be the difference in a game where clear-cut chances were at a premium. Chelsea, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, had 46.6% possession and registered 11 total shots, with only 3 hitting the target. Manchester United, deploying a 3-4-2-1, dominated possession with 53.4% but struggled to create meaningful opportunities, managing only 4 shots with a single one on target.
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, with Manchester United committing 14 and receiving 6 yellow cards, compared to Chelsea's 10 fouls and 1 yellow card. The AI's pre-game prediction favored a Chelsea win, which aligned with the actual result. The AI model did not expect a balanced game. Chelsea's win probability was predicted at 47.8% before the game.
Chelsea's recent form has been mixed, with a loss to Newcastle United and victories against Liverpool, Everton and Djurgården in the UEFA Conference League, showing their inconsistency. Manchester United, similarly, has had an uneven run, losing to West Ham and Brentford, while securing wins against Athletic Club in the Europa League, demonstrating their vulnerabilities in the league.
Looking ahead, Chelsea will face Nottingham Forest away. Nottingham has been struggling with consistency, drawing against Leicester City and Crystal Palace, but lost their recent match against Brentford. Manchester United will host Aston Villa, who has displayed better form with recent wins against Bournemouth and Fulham.
In their previous encounters, Chelsea and Manchester United drew 1-1 in their last game. Chelsea has won two and Manchester United three of their last five meetings. Considering the current form of both teams and their historical head-to-head record, both teams need to improve their consistency in the upcoming matches.

On May 16, 2025, Stamford Bridge will host a highly anticipated English Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United. The prediction algorithms are already buzzing, with AI confidently forecasting a Chelsea victory. The home team boasts a 47.8% win probability, significantly higher than Manchester United's 26.0%, with a 26.1% chance of a draw. Chelsea's recent form has been solid, with standout wins against Liverpool and strong performances in the UEFA Conference League, despite a recent loss to Newcastle. Their key players, including rising star midfielder, Julian Alvarez, will be crucial to their success.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, alternating between Europa League victories and Premier League defeats. Their star striker, Rasmus Hojlund, will need to be at his best to overcome Chelsea's defense. Considering Chelsea's home advantage (rate is 0.778, while Manchester United's rate is 0.623), the AI prediction aligns with their superior rating. Last head-to-head games show a mixed bag of results, adding another layer of intrigue to this future encounter. Will the AI’s prediction hold true, or can Manchester United defy the odds and secure a vital away win? The football world will be watching.