Man Utd vs Chelsea betting: Claim a BetMGM free bet offer

Manchester United clash with Chelsea on Wednesday evening, with the Red Devils the betting outsiders for this Premier League encounter. They were roundly outplayed at St James’ Park last weekend, while their opponents returned to winning ways after securing a 3-2 victory over Brighton. 

It’s an intriguing encounter between two inconsistent teams, with bookmaker BetMGM providing new customers with the chance to enjoy a free bet offer that ties in with the match. £40 in free bets are available when you sign up and place a £10 bet on the game at Old Trafford, with this being split into 4 x £10 free bets.

Readers of The Independent can take advantage of this welcome offer, with this article outlining the steps that need to be taken. Beyond the BetMGM free bets, there are lots of other benefits to being a customer of this bookmaker including BetMGM Rewards where you can be receive credits if you choose to use if you use the bookmaker regularly.

How to Claim Your Free Bet Offer at BetMGM

You don’t need to enter a BetMGM bonus code in order to enjoy this welcome package, with new customers needing to sign up through this article. It takes a few minutes to become a verified customer and you should then select the Sports Welcome Offer.

The offer itself should be visible on your Claimed Offers and you will need to make a deposit of at least £10 into your betting account. You can use any of the available payment methods in order to make the transfer so that you have a funded balance. 

Now you can go ahead and place your qualifying bet on the Manchester United vs Chelsea match. You should stake at least £10 on a selection that has betting odds of evens (2.0) or bigger. That includes the full-time result market where both teams and the draw are available at odds well above that threshold. 

When the Premier League clash ends, your qualifying bet will be settled as a winner or a loser. Either way, BetMGM will award you with £40 worth of free bets which are broken down as follows:

1 x £10 Free Bet Builder – which needs to be placed at odds of 3/1 (4.0) or bigger.

1 x £10 Football Free Bet – which needs to be placed at evens (2.0) or bigger.

1 x £10 Horse Racing Free Bet - singles + upwards with minimum odds of 1/1 (2.0).

1 x Free £10 Acca – minimum three selection and minimum odds of evens (2.0).

When placing the above free bets, you need to select Free Bets via the checkbox on the bet slip after selecting your qualifying markets. There is a seven-day period with which you can use the free bets after they have been credited.

For those unfamiliar with BetMGM, they are a huge American betting brand now that's recently entered the UK market. Working in tandem with prominent operator LeoVegas means that they are both regulated and licensed by the Gambling Commission, making them a safe and secure bookmaker in the process. 

There are over 300 betting markets available for the Manchester United v Chelsea match, with customers able to choose from a wide range of options including Total Goals, Double Chance, Both Teams to Score, Correct Score and Draw No Bet. 

The Premier League odds make Chelsea slight favourites for this meeting of two sides that had ambitions of being in the top four race at the start of the season. 

The Blues are currently five points behind United, who have won five of their last seven matches in the top flight and won this fixture 4-1 the last time Chelsea came to Old Trafford.

But United's poor showing at Newcastle, coupled with some recent strong performances from Mauricio Pochettino's team, has tilted the balance of the game in Chelsea's favour, according to bookmakers.

It's set to be a fascinating encounter and one that can be enjoyed in conjunction with BetMGM's welcome offer.

Remember to bet responsibly

Gambling can be addictive and football betting can quickly become compulsive if great care is not taken. As such, new BetMGM customers are advised to make use of their responsible gambling tools such as:

• Deposit limits - users have the ability to limit the amount they can deposit
• Reality checks - set up notifications to prompt you to be mindful of how long you've been active
• Time outs - users can self impose a cooling off period if they're concerned about their betting habits

All betting sites regulated by the UK Gambling Commission must give users the option to self-exclude and BetMGM are no different.

The self exclusion tool should be utilised the moment a customer realises their gambling has become problematic. Should you wish to seek help for gambling-related harm, there are several UK charities and institutions you can turn to for support, advice and information:

Matthew Glazier is a seasoned veteran of the online betting industry, having cut his teeth at Sporting Index before a spell at Betfair. He was also Head of Marketing at bet365 for several years. Matthew provides betting and gaming advice for The Independent.