Date: Saturday 25th January, 2025
Time: 17.30 GMT
Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Odds: Manchester City 17/20* – Draw 3/1* – Chelsea 5/2*
Just a few weeks ago, Chelsea would have been the hot favourites for this one. But Enzo Maresca’s team have struggled in recent matches, and Pep Guardiola’s champions have found their feet after an uncharacteristically difficult patch.
With Foden, Haaland, and De Bruyne back to their best, it could be a tough afternoon for Chelsea, who have found the Etihad a particularly difficult place to visit.
So, with a place in the top four to play for and Champions League qualification at stake, join us as we look ahead to this crucial EPL fixture between Man City and Chelsea and learn how to bet on the match at talkSPORT BET.
Manchester City v Chelsea Predictions & Betting Tips
- Man City have improved significantly since the turn of the year, and they’ve scored 15 goals in their past five matches. They’re unbeaten in their previous five EPL matches, and we have them as favourites to beat Chelsea in this match. You might also back them to win with a +1.5 handicap to boost your potential payout.
- Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Wolves was their first win in five, following a disappointing run of league form. We don’t expect Chelsea to win this one, but we think they will score, given the attacking talent at their disposal. Given that City practically always score at home, the both teams to score wager is a good option here.
- In this battle of the billionaires, two local lads are most likely to capture the attention. Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are on fire right now, so back either of them to find the back of the net in this Etihad Stadium clash.
This Fixture in History
Manchester City and Chelsea have met 55 times in the Premier League era. Chelsea have the upper hand, with 27 wins to Man City’s 19. There have only been nine PL draws, but two of them have come in the previous five meetings, including that brilliant 4-4 game at Stamford Bridge in November 2023.
Chelsea haven’t beaten Manchester City for almost four years. The Blues’ last win came in the UEFA Champions League in 2021 when they won 1-0 en route to the final. They last beat City in the EPL in the same month, securing a 2-1 win at the Etihad.
In fact, City’s unbeaten run against Chelsea has extended to ten matches in all competitions, a record that the Blues will want to put right. But given the recent upturn in form for Guardiola’s men, we expect City to win again in Manchester in this clash.
Manchester City Man to Watch: Phil Foden
Perhaps due to his summer exploits with England, Phil Foden endured a tough start to the Premier League season. But he is back to his best at the start of 2025, highlighted by an incredible display at Portman Road last weekend, where he found the net twice in City’s emphatic 6-0 victory.
Erling Haaland also looks as hungry as ever and keen to show everyone his worth after signing that nine-year contract, so expect a tough afternoon for Chelsea’s defenders as they plot to keep Foden and Haaland quiet.
Chelsea Man to Watch: Cole Palmer
Returning to the Etihad Stadium, Cole Palmer will be keen to show Pep that he should never have moved him on. Palmer has 36 goals in 55 EPL appearances for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City, and he has established himself as the Blues’ main man.
With 14 league goals and six assists, Palmer is one of the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking players, but he will need to be at his best if he’s to help the Blues to their first victory over City in four years.
How to Bet on Manchester City v Chelsea at talkSPORT BET
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Manchester City v Chelsea Betting Markets
Below are some of the betting options available to you at talkSPORT BET for this fixture:
- Match betting: Back Man City or Chelsea to win this match. You can also bet on the draw. This is the most straightforward way to bet on this EPL fixture.
- Total goals: Bet on the total number of goals you think will be scored in the match, over or under a specific number. Might we see a repeat of that 4-4 classic this time around?
- Both teams to score: If you can’t pick a winner, back both teams to find the net at the Etihad.
- Correct score: Another option is to predict exactly how you think this one will finish with a correct score wager.
You can also use our Bet Builder tool to put together your own wager ahead of this EPL match. This is a great way to use your research and bet on things like cautions, corners, and goal scorers.
FAQs about Man City v Chelsea Predictions
Man City are the favourites to win this match at 17/20*. If you think Chelsea will win, you can back the Blues at 5/2*.
Given City’s recent dominance over Chelsea and the form of these two teams, we recommend backing City to win by at least 1.5+ goals.
*Odds correct at the time of writing.
