Chelsea vs Manchester City Preview and Prediction

Chelsea will host Premier League defending champions Manchester City in the Premier League opening weekend at Stamford Bridge on 18th August, 2024.

This is the first match of the season for both teams so they don’t have any points yet. As per the current Premier League Table, Chelsea is 10th while Manchester City is 13th.

Chelsea boast an impressive home record winning all their last 3 games at home. Further they have not lost in any of their last 6 games in all competitions.

Manchester City on the other hand won their 4th Premier League title in a row last season and have won all their 2 away games this season. Further they have only lost in 1 of their last 6 games.

In their last 6 head-to-head encounters, Manchester City has won in 4 while 2 have ended in a draw.

We predict:

Manchester City to Win

Reason for tip

Chelsea has not won in any of their last 9 head-to-head encounters with Manchester City where City won 7 and 2 ended in a draw. Worth mentioning Chelsea are under new management while City are still under Pep Guardiola.

Double Chances Manchester City or Draw

Reason for tip

Their last 9 head-to-head encounters ended with Manchester City winning or draw.

Over 2.5 Total Match Goals

Reason for tip

Chelsea have scored 2 or more goals in thejr last 8 Premier League home games while Manchester City has scored 1 or more goals against Chelsea in their last 11 league games.