Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
by Ian John | in FA Cup Prediction
FA Cup Holders Manchester City take on Chelsea in the first of this weekend’s two FA Cup semi-finals. City head into the game top of the Premier League but have drawn both their games against Chelsea this season. The first was a memorable 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge which was followed up with a 1-1 draw at the Etihad in February. This first semi-final looks delicately poised as a result. The winner will face either Manchester United or Coventry City in the final.Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
The Best Betting Odds for Manchester City v Chelsea Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.06 | 10 | 251 |
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5.25 | 4.22 | 1.5 |
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5.25 | 4.22 | 1.5 |
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1.57 | 4.34 | 5.4 |
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Who will win the Manchester City vs Chelsea Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Manchester City and Chelsea of FA Cup on 4/20/24 :
- There is a probability of 44.49% ⭐ for Manchester City to win this match against Chelsea ⚽ with odds of 5.25 found at 1xbet.
- Bet365 ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 10 which implies a probability of 38.7%.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Chelsea to win the match are about 251 at Bet365. That means a probability of 16.81%.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Form
Manchester City and Chelsea Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Apr 2024 - Champions League
13 Apr 2024 - Premier League
9 Apr 2024 - Champions League
6 Apr 2024 - Premier League
3 Apr 2024 - Premier League
31 Mar 2024 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Apr 2024 - Premier League
7 Apr 2024 - Premier League
4 Apr 2024 - Premier League
30 Mar 2024 - Premier League
17 Mar 2024 - FA Cup
11 Mar 2024 - Premier League
Manchester City against Chelsea : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 Feb 2024 - Premier League
12 Nov 2023 - Premier League
21 May 2023 - Premier League
8 Jan 2023 - FA Cup
5 Jan 2023 - Premier League
9 Nov 2022 - Carabao Cup
Manchester City - Chelsea: Form Analysis
Manchester City’s defeat on penalties to Real Madrid in the week was hardly the ideal preparation for this game. Despite that, Pep Guardiola’s team have been in superb form in the FA Cup this season. Huddersfield were dispatched 5-0 in the Third Round, Spurs then beaten 1-0 in the Fourth, before City thumped Luton Town 6-2 in the Fifth Round, Erling Haaland netting five in that game. A quarter-final against Newcastle United lay in wait at the Etihad where City once again came through with a 2-0 victory. Discounting their penalty defeat to Real Madrid (which came after two draws), Manchester City remain unbeaten since a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa back on December 6th, a run of 33 games in all competitions. While still technically undefeated, City have conceded a goal in each their last five games.
Mauricio Pochettino is enjoying his best run of form as Chelsea manager. After what has been a desperately poor Premier League season, the Blues now lie ninth in the table but could move up to seventh ahead of Manchester United, if they win their game in hand. Chelsea have been much better in domestic cup football. Their sole defeat in the last dozen games was a 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final. In the FA Cup, Chelsea beat Preston North End 4-0 in the Third Round before being taken to a replay by Aston Villa in the Fourth. The London outfit would earn a superb 3-1 away win in that replay after a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. Two top Championship teams were then dispatched in the Fifth Round and Quarter-finals. Leeds were eliminated first 3-2, and then Leicester followed suit after they were beaten 4-2.
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Manchester City against Chelsea Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
E. Haaland
R. Sanchez
DefenderW. Fofana
R. James
L. Colwill
B. Chilwell
M. Gusto
T. Silva
MidfielderL. Ugochukwu
R. Lavia
E. Fernandez
C. Chukwuemeka
ForwardC. Nkunku
R. Sterling
Manchester City & Chelsea Squad Analysis
Manchester City have four potential injury concerns ahead of the semi-final with Chelsea. A trio of stars were forced off against Real Madrid due to injuries. Erling Haaland was substituted at the end of full time and soon after Kevin De Bruyne and Manuel Akanji followed. All three are a doubt for the semi-final, with Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol also believed to be nursing a slight knock, though he will likely be fit for the game. If Haaland and De Bruyne do miss out, then there will be added pressure on City ace Phil Foden who has arguably been their most consistent performer this season.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is still contending with a lengthy injury list at Stamford Bridge. Long-term absentees Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Lesle Ugochukwu and Reece James are ruled out, while the game also comes a little too soon for Christopher Nkunku and Levi Colwill. Four other players will also be monitored in the lead up to the game including Axel Disasi and Enzo Fernandez, who both have knocks but should be fit. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been ill with a virus, and winger Raheem Sterling has had a bout of food poisoning during the week. Both are expected to be declared fit to play.
Manchester City - Chelsea Key Points
- Manchester City have seen both teams score in 21 of their 32 league matches (66%).
- Both teams have found the net in six of Manchester City’s last eight games and 12 of Chelsea’s last 14.
- Chelsea have seen 21 of their 31 games ending with both teams getting on the scoreboard (68%).
- Both games between Manchester City and Chelsea have finished as a score draw this season.
- Man City have allowed eight goals in their last five games while Chelsea have given up two or more goals in seven of their last eight fixtures.
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Our Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction
Manchester City vs Chelsea - Other Interesting Predictions
Full Time Result - Draw
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Manchester City vs Chelsea match : Frequently asked questions
Michael Oliver will be the official in charge of the Manchester City v Chelsea semi-final.
Dan Cook and Stuart Burt will be his assistant referees on the day, with Darren England on fourth official duties.
David Coote will be on VAR duties assisted by Stuart Attwell and Sian Massey-Ellis.
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