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Manchester City vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 12:30
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Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
10
3
1
27
7
20
33
2
9
1
4
32
16
16
28
3
▲
8
3
3
20
14
6
27
4
▼
7
3
4
25
15
10
24
5
▲
6
5
3
18
11
7
23
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Chelsea
4/6 (67%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
2.00
PPG
1.67
2.67
Avg Goals Scored
2.00
1.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
67%
BTTS %
50%
67%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
2.01
Avg xG
1.61
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
1.54
xG [Total: 2.68]
1.14
1
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
2
7
Corners [Total: 11]
5
1
Offsides [Total: 3]
2
8
Fouls [Total: 19]
11
6
Shots on Goal [Total: 11]
5
In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester City will take on Chelsea as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 20 and will take place on 2026-01-04 at 2026-01-04 in the famous Etihad Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester City, and the visiting side, Chelsea. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-04
Time: 17:30
Location: Etihad Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Manchester City vs Chelsea Football 4 Jan, 2026 12:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 8 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Manchester City have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Goal Fest Potential
Both teams in high-scoring form — Over 2.5 goals likely with offensive firepower on display
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Manchester City vs Chelsea, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Manchester City(13 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H10/10100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 10 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Chelsea
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Chelsea
- UnbeatenH2H8/1080%Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 8 10 matches vs Chelsea
- High ScoringH2H8/1080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Chelsea
- League Top ScorerLeague7/775%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.71 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Manchester City score 2.71 goals/match at home (+93% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Manchester City concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent16/16100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High ScoringRecent16/16100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent16/16100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- High xG PerformanceRecent30/30100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Premier League matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent13/1681%Manchester City efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 13 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
Chelsea(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Chelsea score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+52% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Chelsea rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Manchester City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague4/757%Manchester City score well (2.71/match) but have strong defense at home (0.86 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 57% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Manchester City(6 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Chelsea
- High ScoringH2H8/1080%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Chelsea
- League Top ScorerLeague7/775%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.71 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Manchester City score 2.71 goals/match at home (+93% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent16/16100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent16/16100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
Chelsea(3 trends)
- Few GoalsH2H8/1080%Chelsea scored 0-1 goals in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Manchester City
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Chelsea score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+52% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Chelsea rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
Both teams average 4.8 combined goals per match • Offensive trends outweigh defensive stats
🛡️ Double Chance
Manchester City(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H8/1080%Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 8 10 matches vs Chelsea
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Manchester City concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Manchester City(5 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H10/10100%Manchester City scored 1+ goals in their last 10 10 matches vs Chelsea
- League Top ScorerLeague7/775%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring at home (2.71 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Manchester City score 2.71 goals/match at home (+93% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Manchester City concede only 0.86 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent16/16100%Manchester City rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 16 of their last 16 Premier League (Home) matches
Chelsea(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Chelsea score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+52% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Chelsea rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.81)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Chelsea(3 trends)
- Many CardsH2H8/1080%Chelsea receive 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Manchester City
- High Card MatchesLeague14/1490%Chelsea average 2.4 cards/match in all matches (+29% above league avg 1.9) — rank #4 in league
- Many CardsRecent13/1587%Chelsea receive 2+ cards in 13 of their last 15 Premier League (Away) matches
Manchester City disciplined play balances Chelsea aggression — • H2H average: 3.6 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 7.3 (+51% above league)
- Many CornersLeague7/785%Manchester City average 7.3 corners/match at home (+51% above league avg 4.8)
Chelsea(1 trends) — avg 5.3 (+2% above league)
- Few CornersH2H9/1090%Chelsea win 4 or fewer corners in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches vs Manchester City
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Manchester City vs Chelsea
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Chelsea is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: Chelsea is stronger in the first half (13 vs 5).
🔄 Second Half: Manchester City is stronger in the second half (14 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: Manchester City is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 2).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⏰ First Half: Chelsea is stronger in the first half (13 vs 5).
🔄 Second Half: Manchester City is stronger in the second half (14 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: Manchester City is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 2).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Manchester City
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.21
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Chelsea
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.07
Pressure
0.07
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Manchester City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Chelsea - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
1
✈️ Chelsea - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
2
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
2
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
10
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Chelsea often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Chelsea scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Chelsea is stronger in the first half (13 vs 5)
- First Half Result: Consider Chelsea to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Manchester City shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 7 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Manchester City winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Manchester City excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 2 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Manchester City scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.281
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.033
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.038
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Chelsea):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Head-to-head statistics for Sun 4 Jan, 2026 @ 12:30 Premier League
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester City and away matches for Chelsea
Number of goals
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Chelsea
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
0%
0
100%
10
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1X2
1X2
Manchester City
Chelsea
1
70%
7
60%
6
X
0%
0
20%
2
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Manchester City
Chelsea
12
100%
10
80%
8
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
30%
3
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Manchester City
Chelsea
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
40%
4
30%
3
Total Corners
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Chelsea
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Chelsea
HT 1 - FT 1
60%
6
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Chelsea
xG
1.86
1.74
xGa
1
1.1
Number of goals
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Chelsea
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Manchester City
Chelsea
1
60%
6
40%
4
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Manchester City
Chelsea
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
40%
4
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Manchester City
Chelsea
0-1
40%
4
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4
Number of goals
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Chelsea
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Manchester City
Chelsea
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
40%
4
10%
1
Double Chance
Double Chance
Manchester City
Chelsea
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
60%
6
90%
9
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Manchester City
Chelsea
0-1
50%
5
50%
5
2-3
40%
4
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Chelsea
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Manchester City
Chelsea
Played:
10
Wins
7
7
Draws
2
2
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
18
1.8
Goals
0.9
9
9
0.9
Goals Conceded
1.8
18
13
1.3
Yellow Cards
2.3
23
0
Red Cards
0
5
0.5
Clean Sheets
0
58
5.8
Corners
2.8
28
101
10.1
Fouls
10.2
102
17
1.7
Offsides
2.8
28
159
15.9
Shots
9.7
97
51
5.1
Shots on Goal
3.8
38
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.7 | 19 | 1.9 | 13 | 2.3 | 32 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.9 | 6 | 1.4 | 10 | 1.1 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 10 | 2.3 | 16 | 1.9 | 26 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 |
| Corners | 7.3 | 51 | 3.9 | 27 | 5.6 | 78 |
| Fouls | 9.6 | 67 | 9.4 | 66 | 9.5 | 133 |
| Offsides | 0.9 | 6 | 1.3 | 9 | 1.1 | 15 |
| Shots | 15.1 | 106 | 12.4 | 87 | 13.8 | 193 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.4 | 45 | 3.6 | 25 | 5 | 70 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 10 | 2.1 | 15 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 7 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 12 | 2.4 | 17 | 2.1 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 49 | 4.7 | 33 | 5.9 | 82 |
| Fouls | 11 | 77 | 11.1 | 78 | 11.1 | 155 |
| Offsides | 1.6 | 11 | 2.1 | 15 | 1.9 | 26 |
| Shots | 14.7 | 103 | 12.9 | 90 | 13.8 | 193 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.3 | 37 | 5 | 35 | 5.1 | 72 |
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