Chelsea will face the challenge of Manchester United at their home ground in this evening's midfield battle in the EPL. As the 'Chels', they are playing at home with the intention of taking the lead, but the 'Red Devils' specialize in quick counter-attacks. Expect the match to be a tight one from the start, with the winner likely to be decided within half-time, and a 1.5 goal half-time winner seems an attractive bet. (Live on Now 621 and 611 at 3.15am on Friday)
Chelsea's lineup is young and energetic. Golpenma, Medilli and Nicolas Jackson are outstanding in the midfield. They have been even more aggressive at home, with wave after wave of attacks that have left their opponents defenseless. In their last five home matches, they have scored seven goals in the first half, taking the lead four times and setting a record, showing a strong attacking spirit. However, their inexperience and fluctuating mentality are also showing. They were both eager to take the lead and fearful of defeat, while their opponents were often able to capitalize on their opportunities. In the first half of five matches, they failed to concede a goal in only two of them, and conceded at least two goals at half-time on four occasions, with mistakes being made frequently.
Meanwhile, United welcomed back striker Helen before the match, and Rashford and Alejandro Canazo have been in fairly consistent form. They knocked out Liverpool in extra time in the last eight of the EFL Cup and drew 1-1 with Binford in the league. However, their defense, despite some injuries, is still resilient. The "Red Devils" specialize in blitzkrieg away from home, breaking records in their last eight away games, six of which were scored in the first half, in an attempt to capitalize on the home team's lack of stability. Looking back at the two recent meetings between the two sides, at least two goals were conceded at halftime, so this match is likely to start with a fierce attack, and the 1.5 goal half-time betting strategy is worth considering.
