Manchester City and Chelsea will be looking to push forwards with their Champions League football aspirations here, as Enzo Maresca returns to his former employers with Chelsea. City have been showing signs of life again under Pep Guardiola, following a tough spell at the end of 2024 and they will be eager to keep improving. Meanwhile, Chelsea got back to winning ways at Wolves last time out but they are second favourites for this one with most punters and EPL betting apps.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Best Odds
This should be a very good game at the Etihad, between two sides who will look to get the ball down and play.
| Manchester City – 10/11 (-108) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Chelsea – 11/4 (+275) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Manchester City vs Chelsea Analysis
This should be a super contest in East Manchester, with no quarter given.
Manchester City
A rough run of games at the end of 2024 had plenty of onlookers questioning Manchester City but a couple of improved results have certainly lifted the mood at the Etihad. In addition to some significant January signings, something the club haven’t need to do for over 5 years, momentum could be shifting at Manchester City once again. Games such as this are key to their relative success this term, as they chase a top 4 finish and they are the favourites to overcome Chelsea with most punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: John Stones, Rodri, Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb will all miss out here for Manchester City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden, Savio & Haaland.
Chelsea
It is quite hard to judge how Chelsea are faring this season, with a string of poor results coming after an excellent spell, where the blues looked to be the most notable Premier League title challengers to Liverpool. Enzo Maresca’s has a young but supremely talented squad, and he will be looking to nurture them over the next few games, in an attempt to push on for the top 4 and this feels like a huge one for him at the Etihad Stadium.
Team news: Wesley Fofana, Bedoit Badiashile and Enzo Fernandez will miss out here for Chelsea.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Palmer, Sancho, Madueke & Jackson.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction
This should be a fantastic encounter at the Etihad, with both sides desperate to rattle into each other – in what feels like a big game in both seasons. City haven’t hit the heights of the last few years, but they still remain in the race for a top 4 finish, with significant new arrivals pending. Chelsea will play without fear or expectation here though and this could end up as a draw.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 3/1 (+300) – Rhino Bet.
Manchester City vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 5/1 (+500) – Fitzdares
Clean sheets have been a real issue for both sides this season, particularly in big games and this could end up being a hugely entertaining draw.
