- In the quest for Champions League qualification, Manchester United (63), Chelsea (63), and Leicester (62) all find themselves within a single point on the Premier League table.
- All three teams are in action Sunday, with the winner between Man U (+130) and Leicester (+205) clinching a spot.
- Chelsea (-115) take on Wolverhampton (+310) needing a win or a Leicester loss to secure their spot.
LONDON, U.K. – The final matchday of the 2020 Premier League season is shaping up to be a monumental day in terms of European qualification.
With the final two spots in the Champions League still up for grabs, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Leicester City all have a fair shot at making the European competition.
The Premier League table currently sits as such, with all teams having only one match to go.
Premier League Table
- Liverpool - 96
- Manchester City - 78
- Manchester United - 63
- Chelsea - 63
- Leicester City - 62
- Wolverhampton - 59
- Tottenham - 58
With Liverpool having already handily won the league and Manchester City irreplaceably in second, the final two spots for Champions League qualification are still to be determined based upon Sunday’s results.
Soccer bettors will enjoy a full slate of action with inherent motivation as these teams jostle to decide their European destinations.
Manchester United and Leicester will have the benefit of controlling their own destiny as the two clubs face off Sunday.
Premier League – 7/26/20
- Leicester City +205
- Manchester United +130
- Draw +250
- Over/Under 2.5
Chelsea also is in action as they cling on to their 63 points, desperate for a win to solidify their place.
Premier League – 7/26/20
- Chelsea -115
- Wolverhampton +315
- Draw +285
- Over/Under 2.5
These matches have huge implications on the race to avoid a fifth-place finish for these three clubs.
In order to understand the magnitude of the situation and how much is on the line Sunday, here are the five different possible scenarios that could arise from the final matchday.
Manchester United WIN
If Man U is able to get the win then they will clinch their spot in the Champions League with 66 points on the table and knock Leicester into fifth. Regardless of Chelsea’s result, they will finish fourth, with at least 63 points to Leicester’s 62.
3. Manchester United 66
4. Chelsea 63 (minimum)
5. Leicester 62
Leicester WIN, Chelsea WIN or DRAW
If Leicester can defeat the Red Devils then they will clinch their spot in the Champions League at 65 points. This will then leave Man U with 63, where they will be tied with Chelsea. If Chelsea goes on to win or even draw their match they will push Man U into fifth and out of the Champions League.
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3. Leicester 65
4. Chelsea 66 (win) or 64 (draw)
5. Manchester United 63
Leicester WIN, Chelsea LOSS
If Leicester win but Chelsea fails to secure any points against Wolves, then there will be a tie in fourth at 63 points. The tie will then be decided by goal differential, which goes to Man U by a large margin.
3. Leicester 65
4. Manchester United 63
5. Chelsea 63
Manchester United/Leicester DRAW, Chelsea WIN or DRAW
If the match ends in a draw, then Man U will clinch one of the two spots with 64 points. Leicester will then be tied with Chelsea at 63, who will then be able to win a spot if they can tie or win in their match.
3. Manchester United 64
4. Chelsea 66 (win) 64 (draw)
5. Leicester 63
Manchester United/Leicester DRAW, Chelsea LOSS
The final possible outcomes see a draw awarding a point each to Man U and Leicester while Chelsea loses against Wolverhampton. This puts Man U through on a one-point lead and ties Leicester in fourth, who gets the nod over Chelsea on goal differential.
3. Manchester United 64
4. Leicester 63
5. Chelsea 63
Manchester United have been extremely dominant as of late behind the foot of new addition Bruno Fernando.
However, Leicester’s Jamie Vardy has been tough to keep off the score sheet over the entire second half of the season, and will not accept defeat without giving his absolute all for the Foxes.
Both teams will have inherent motivation to get a result on Sunday, so expect some intricate tactics and late fireworks if the teams are still close towards the end.
Online sports bettors looking to cash-in on the action should focus on the teams in must-win situations.
Regardless of team affiliations, seeing how these spots wrap up on the final matchday will be prime entertainment and drama for anyone who tunes in.
Jimmy Reinman honed his skills across various mediums including print, radio, and broadcast before bringing his arsenal of knowledge to the team here at USAOnlineSportsbooks in 2020. When he’s not writing, you can find him in a state of focused stress on any College Football Saturday, or maniacally constructing NBA parlays on a cool spring evening.
