Manchester City vs Chelsea Premier League Prediction Match Details
The last game of this Saturday’s Premier League will see a blockbuster, with defending champions Manchester City welcoming Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium. Will Enzo Maresca upset Pep Guardiola on his return to the Etihad? Check our match prediction and pick below.
Manchester City Preview & Form
Last weekend, Manchester City looked to have turned the table around by reminding their fans what they are capable of doing as they swept relegation-threatened Ipswich Town aside to a 6-0 victory at Portman Road. The result extended the Citizens’ unbeaten streak in the Premier League to five games in a row, winning three and drawing two. However, their midweek Champions League game ended in a disappointing night for Pep Guardiola’s men as they squandered their second-half two-goal lead to end the night in a 4-2 loss against PSG. The result against the Ligue 1 side further highlights City’s defensive problems this campaign, having conceded in seven of their 11 matches across all competitions. Despite their poor performance this season, Pep Guardiola’s men are in great shape for a top-four finish this season, as they sit fifth in the league standings with 38 points, two points behind their opponent Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola’s men, since suffering their second home loss in the Manchester Derby game, have managed to remain unbeaten in the last two games. Each of their last three home league games has ended with both teams finding the back of the net.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea will travel to Manchester with huge confidence after ending their five-league match winless run with a commanding 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton on Monday night. Earlier, the Blues were looking like one of the contenders to lift the Premier League 2024-25 title but now find themselves battling for a top-four finish. Enzo Maresca’s men will be desperate to avoid a defeat at Etihad Stadium, knowing fully well that a defeat will see them drop out of the top-four zone. Currently, they sit fourth in the league standings with 38 points, four points behind second place and third place, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. The Blues’ defense has looked shattered, having kept only one clean sheet in the last nine league matches.
Enzo Maresca’s men have struggled in their recent road games, having gone three away games without a win, drawing two and losing once. They have conceded goals in seven of their last nine league games while over 2.5 goals have been scored in eight of the last 11 league games.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1) Ederson (GK); Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Chelsea (4-2-3-1) Sanchez (GK); James, Adarabioyo, Chablobah, Cucurella; Sancho, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Jackson
Manchester City vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City
- Manchester City 4-2 Chelsea
- Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
- Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, Chelsea has struggled in their past seven visits to the Etihad, failing to secure a single victory. However, given Manchester City’s defensive problems this season, we predict that both teams will score in the match.
