Manchester City will be looking to move above their guests Chelsea with a win at the Etihad in Saturday's late kick-off in the Premier League, and we're bringing you our predictions for the big game.
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Man City vs Chelsea prediction: Possible goal-fest on the cards?
Key Stats
- Four of Chelsea's last six matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Man City have scored 24 goals in their last six matches across all competitions.
- Chelsea have scored 10 goals in their last three fixtures.
- The hosts have only lost one of their last six matches and the visitors are unbeaten in their last four games.
Correct score prediction: Man City 2-2 Chelsea
We've backed this game to end in a 2-2 draw as both teams have proven tough to beat of late and have plenty of goals in their side. City have scored at least two goals in each of their last six outings, while Chelsea have scored two or more goals in their last three games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The odds favour the hosts
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Man City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8%, but we can see Chelsea coming away with a share of the spoils this weekend.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Man City lead
Saturday's hosts have secured three wins and two draws from their last five competitive games against Chelsea in league and cup, claiming a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge back in August.
England Premier League 18/08/24
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Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
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England FA Cup 20/04/24
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England Premier League 17/02/24
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England League 1 16/01/24
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Man City preview: Smashed Ipswich
Manchester City put in one of their best displays of the season last weekend as they thrashed Ipswich 6-0 in their own backyard.
Phil Foden opened the scoring and ended up with a brace, while Erling Haaland also registered a goal in a resounding victory. However, as so often has been the case of late for the Citizens, they followed that result up with a 4-2 defeat in the Champions League at PSG, despite taking a two-goal lead.
Rodri and Oscar Bobb are joined on the sidelines by Dutch defender Nathan Ake, so the trio will not be available for selection this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Kovacic, Foden, Nunes, Haaland & Doku
England Premier League 12/04/25
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Crystal Palace
2
Man City
5
England Premier League 06/04/25
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Man Utd
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 02/04/25
W
Leicester
0
Man City
2
England FA Cup 30/03/25
W
Bournemouth
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 15/03/25
D
Brighton
2
Man City
2
Chelsea preview: Defeated Wolves
Chelsea weren't in action in midweek and will be hoping to use that to their advantage this weekend by exposing any tired legs the opposition might have.
The Londoners didn't have things all their own way last time out against Wolves where the pair went in at the break level at one goal apiece. However, second-half strikes from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke sealed the victory for the home side, taking Chelsea onto 40 points.
Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Omari Kellyman and Romeo Lavia could all miss the trip to the Etihad this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Chalobah, James, Dewsbury-Hall, Palmer, Caicedo, Neto, Madueke & Jackson
England Premier League 13/04/25
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Ipswich
2
Chelsea
2
UEFA Conference League 10/04/25
W
Legia Warsaw
0
Chelsea
3
England Premier League 06/04/25
D
Brentford
0
Chelsea
0
England Premier League 03/04/25
W
Tottenham
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 16/03/25
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Arsenal
1
Chelsea
0
Player to watch – Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer has starred once again for Chelsea this season, proving that his debut campaign with the club was no fluke.
The former Man City midfielder top scores for Chelsea in the Premier League this season with 14 goals and leads the way creatively with six assists.
Will Palmer return to haunt his former employers?
We're backing Palmer to put in another excellent display this weekend against his former club, one that could help Chelsea upset the odds.