Chelsea vs Manchester United confirmed lineups, formations and substitutes are in, plus match prediction, odds and bet builder ideas in the Premier League.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Stamford Bridge |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Manchester United have been confirmed.
Chelsea Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Mike Penders, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto, Moisés Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Roméo Lavia, Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, Estêvão
Substitutes: Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, Danny Welbeck, Olutayo Subuloye, Geovany Quenda, Valentín Barco, Emmanuel Emegha, Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Pep Chavarría, Malo Gusto
Manchester United Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Senne Lammens, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, Amad Diallo, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo
Substitutes: Joshua Zirkzee, Karl Darlow, Noussair Mazraoui, Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount, Youri Tielemans, Shea Lacey, Ayden Heaven
Chelsea vs Manchester United Immediate Reaction
Chelsea
Chelsea line up in a 3-4-2-1 with Mike Penders in goal and a back three of Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong. Pedro Neto and Marco Palestra operate as wide players in front of the back three, with Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia in central midfield. Cole Palmer and Estêvão support Morgan Rogers, who leads the attack on his own.
Manchester United
Manchester United set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Senne Lammens in goal and a back four of Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez and Diogo Dalot. Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos form the double pivot, with Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha behind Bryan Mbeumo, who starts as the central striker.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Bryan Mbeumo to have over 0.5 shots on target, Bryan Mbeumo to have over 1.5 shots, Andrey Santos to be shown a card, and Matheus Cunha to score at any time.
Chelsea vs Manchester United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Chelsea are favourites at Stamford Bridge.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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