A heavyweight clash is set for the Premier League this weekend, as direct rivals for a Champions League spot collide. But, will a home win for the champions be a winning Man City vs. Chelsea pick?
Pep Guardiola’s side come into this round after rediscovering their form in recent weeks. In fact, the champions produced their best display of the season last weekend when smashing six against Ipswich at Portman Road.
Chelsea’s indifferent run of form has seen them drop to fourth in the standings, but they ended a four-game winless run with a comfortable 3-1 win over Wolves last Monday.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | -110 |
| Draw | +313 |
| Chelsea | +269 |
City Unbeaten in 7 Against Blues
| Total | Man City | Chelsea | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 63 | 28 | 27 | 8 |
| Premier League Games | 49 | 18 | 24 | 7 |
| Goals | 168 | 84 | 84 |
Man City have a positive recent record against Chelsea, avoiding defeat in each of the last seven league meetings between the sides. Over that period, the champions have recorded five wins. Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 trips to the Etihad.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -116
Man City vs. Chelsea Key Stats
- Man City have recorded three wins from their last four matches. Over that period, they have scored 14 goals, which is as many as they had scored in their previous eleven.
- The champions have suffered defeats in their last three league matches following a European midweek fixture.
Man City Team News
City’s squad will be boosted by the winter arrivals of Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov. However, Nathan Ake and Rodri both remain out due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland
Chelsea Team News
Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill will both be back in contention to start on Saturday. However, Wesley Fofana, Enzo Fernandez, and Benoit Badiashille all remain out with respective injuries.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK); Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Nicolas Jackson
Man City vs. Chelsea Pick
An important weekend in the race for Champions League soccer also sees Bournemouth take on Nottingham Forest. However, the odds will be stacked against the Blues when making a Man City vs. Chelsea pick.
The champions looked back to their dominant best last weekend, and their excellent head-to-head record against the Blues make them the standout selection on Saturday.
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