Man U vs Chelsea

This week's Premier League blockbuster, Manchester United takes on Chelsea at Old Trafford. My prediction is that Man U will draw Chelsea on the 1X2. A quick check at the Singapore Pools website at 10am show that odds are at a relatively high $2.90. Actually, the price has dropped, if you had placed a bet on draw yesterday, it was still at $3. So if you trust my prediction, bet it as ASAP in case the price continue to plunge like the bloody hell STI index during yesterday afternoon


The Blues managed to secure a draw the last time both teams met in the league at Stamford Bridge so it will not be surprising if both sides end the game with a stalemate, again. United are the favourites since they have won their past seven Premier League matches at home. With all the good things about the Red Devils, it might be immense pressure on them and this will do Chelsea a favour

Both teams are desperate to close on the gap with Liverpool who sit at the top of the table. Both sides should attack from the start and their midfields will cancel each other out in the centre. Then, it will be a battle by the touchlines where the wing players will be relied heavily to provide ammunition. It is also going to be interesting to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Ashley Cole against each other again

In a whole, I predict a 1-1 draw. Man U will score first and it is during the first half before Chelsea equalize after the break. The home-draw bet at $13 looks attractive but I rather you not take the risk in case United do not score in the first half. Total goals of 2 is also considerable as the payout is at a high of $3.30. By the way, Jose Mourinho will be at Old Trafford tomorrow to watch his old team play as he prepares his Inter Milan for the Champions League clash with Man U in February