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Man City vs Chelsea predictions, odds, betting tips & team news

Man City host Chelsea in a Premier League showdown on Saturday, January 25th, at 5:30pm (UK time). Just one place and two points separate the pair in the top-flight table and with both in search of securing Champions League football next season, there is plenty to play for at the Etihad. Check out our best bets which include an 8/1 Bet Builder. 

Kevin De Bruyne to Score or Assist (5/4 with Sky Bet)

The match result looks a little tricky to predict. Instead, I’ve opted for a player-prop bet involving Kevin De Bruyne, who often loves playing against Chelsea.

De Bruyne has provided four assists in his last three top-flight games, including two against Ipswich last time out. The Belgian also has five Premier League goals against former side Chelsea, only netting more against Arsenal in the competition (8).

Moises Caicedo 2+ Fouls Won & Phil Foden to Score (8/1 with Paddy Power)

Only Cole Palmer (44) has been fouled more times for Chelsea in the Premier League this season than Moises Caicedo (32). This bet has landed in all of his last six matches across all competitions for Enzo Maresca’s men. His fouls won figures in that period read 2,2,2,2,2,2, and with that in mind, he looks a massive price at 7/4 as a single.

Phil Foden has scored in each of his last three Premier League games for Manchester City, netting five goals in total. He’s never scored in four consecutive league appearances before, but I’m backing him to do so against Chelsea, who have only won one of their last five in the league and have failed to keep a clean sheet in all of those.

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How both teams go into Man City vs Chelsea

Chelsea appeared poised to challenge Liverpool for this season’s Premier League title, but their momentum has faltered significantly. After a promising five-game winning streak, the Blues went five games without a win, losing two and drawing three. Chelsea got back to winning ways on Monday with a 3-1 win over Wolves, but will face a much stiffer test as they travel to Manchester on Saturday.

In a similar downturn, defending champions Manchester City are all but out the title race and find themselves 12 points behind Liverpool having played one game fewer. Domestically, City have improved and are five unbeaten since Boxing Day (W3 D2), but they will have been disappointed to throw away a two-goal lead to PSG on Wednesday as they suffered a 4-2 defeat in Paris.

Man City team news

Rodri continues to be unavailable for Manchester City, who are also missing Oscar Bobb. Ruben Dias picked up a knock midweek and his availability is uncertain. Nathan Ake is a confirmed absentee, while Jeremy Doku is a doubt.

Chelsea team news

Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are unavailable, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall along with Omari Kellyman are also still out. Mykhailo Mudryk is currently sidelined due to an FA suspension.

Man City vs Chelsea head-to-head

Since their victory in the 2021 Champions League final, Chelsea have not managed to defeat Manchester City across ten encounters, resulting in eight losses and two draws.

Man City vs Chelsea H2H
Date Score Competition
18 Aug 2024 Chelsea 0-2 Man City Stamford Bridge
20 Apr 2024 Man City 1-0 Chelsea Etihad Stadium
17 Feb 2024 Man City 1-1 Chelsea Etihad Stadium
12 Nov 2023 Chelsea 4-4 Man City Stamford Bridge
21 May 2023 Man City 1-0 Chelsea Etihad Stadium

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