Manchester City vs Chelsea Predictions

It is going to be an entertaining contest where Manchester City will steal a win over the Blues at home. Looking at Chelsea’s previous outings at the Etihad Stadium, the Blues are most likely to fall against the Cityzens. You can also add over 2.5 and/or goal-goal too.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Date: Saturday, 25^th January 2025

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

Now prioritizing a top-four finish in the Premier League after seeing their title aspirations quashed earlier in the campaign, Manchester City and Chelsea do battle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.

The two teams lock horns for the first time since the opening day of the season in August last year when the Citizens secured a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Head-to-head:

• Man City have won 19 of the 55 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Chelsea recorded 27 victories.
• The remaining 9 clashes ended in draws.
• Man City are unbeaten in the last 10 games against Chelsea.
• Chelsea failed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches against the Cityzens.
• Man City are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games against Chelsea.
• Chelsea last secured a win in a Premier League away game against Manchester City back in 2021.
• Chelsea have only been able to secure a single clean sheet against the Cityzens in their last 16 Premier League away games.

Form:

• Man City in the league: D-W-W-D-W
• Man City in all competitions: W-W-D-W-L
• Chelsea in the League: L-L-D-D-W
• Chelsea in all competitions: L-D-W-D-W

Team News:

• Manchester City might miss out on the services of Ruben Diaz after he faced discomfort in the UCL match against PSG. Cityzens are already without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
• Chelsea are missing out on Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez due to injuries. There was a slight scare for the Blues when Cole Palmer faced an issue with his ankle but he will be fit to play against the Cityzens.

Player(s) to watch:

• Phil Foden has been one of the most consistent performers for Manchester City. Pep Guardiola knows how to utilize Phil Foden in Man City’s attacking front. In his last couple of Premier League appearances, Phil Foden has two back-to-back braces and has helped Man City secure an easy win over Ipswich Town. But his other brace went in vain after Cityzens were held to a draw by Brentford.
• Cole Palmer has been a great addition to the Blues. Palmer is also the most consistent performer Chelsea have on their squad. He also bagged the England’s Men’s Player of the Year award for the 2023-24 season. From controlling the midfield to scoring the goals, the player can change the wave of the match with his playmaking and goalscoring skills. Enzo Maresca does know how important Palmer is and will surely make use of his skills in the crucial Man City vs Chelsea game.