Manchester City and Chelsea face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The game takes place at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 04/01/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Manchester City vs Chelsea, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Manchester City vs Chelsea
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Manchester City preview
Manchester City comes into the match having played 19 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.16 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Manchester City's attack has scored 62 goals during this period. Out of this total, 43 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 2.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.21.
The offense system of Manchester City is led by Erling Haaland as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 19 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Cherki, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
Chelsea preview
On the other hand, Chelsea comes into the match having played 19 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.58 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Chelsea's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 1.68 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.93.
The offense system of Chelsea is led by João Pedro as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reece James, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.11 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.21.
Head to head: Manchester City vs Chelsea
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.16 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.67 |
| Away | D W W W L |
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 89% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.16 | 3.44 | 2.9 |
| Scored | 2.26 | 2.78 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.67 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 56% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 11% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 79% | 89% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.95 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1 | 1.22 |
Chelsea
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W D |
1.58 |
| Home | D L W D W |
1.5 |
| Away | D D L W W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 40% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.6 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.68 | 1.5 | 1.89 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.1 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 60% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 40% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 79% | 80% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.76 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.2 | 1.23 |
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