Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction

On August 18, 2024, Chelsea will host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London, England, for an eagerly anticipated Premier League clash. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM local time, with Anthony Taylor officiating as the referee.

Team Form and Head-to-Head

Chelsea comes into this match on a solid run, having won all their last five games. They have been scoring at an impressive rate, averaging 2.8 goals per match while conceding only 0.8. In their most recent game on May 19, 2024, Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.

Manchester City, currently 10th in the league, has also been in good form, winning four of their last five matches. In their previous match against Manchester United on May 25, 2024, they lost only once, with a score of 1-2. Like Chelsea, Manchester City has been prolific in front of goal, averaging 3.0 goals per match while conceding just 0.8 goals.

In recent head-to-head encounters, Manchester City has had the upper hand, winning three of the last five meetings, with two matches ending in a draw. Chelsea has yet to manage to secure a win in these recent encounters, averaging 1.0 goals per match compared to Manchester City's 2.2 goals. Their last meeting on April 20, 2024, saw Manchester City win 1-0 at home.

Chelsea vs Manchester City Key Points

• Manchester City haven't lost in their last 23 matches in Premier League

• Over 1.5 goals have been scored in the last 17 matches of Chelsea in Premier League

• At least 1 goal has been scored by Manchester City in their last 13 matches

• At least 2 goals have been scored by Chelsea in their last 9 home matches 

• Manchester City have won their last 9 matches in Premier League

Our Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction

Our prediction for Chelsea vs Manchester City, Premier League is: Over 2.5 Goals