Based on last 50 matches in "England. Premier League", up to 01/05/2023
To build a prediction for the Chelsea - Manchester City match, scheduled for 5 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Chelsea have played 50 matches, in which they won 25 of them, drew 14 times and lost 11 matches. Manchester City, having played 50 matches, won 37 times, drew 9 matches and lost 4 defeats. In the league, Chelsea average 1.7 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Manchester City average 2.6 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 8 November 2022 at Manchester City's ground, where the home side came out on top.
A match between two strong teams. Chelsea will not let Manchester City get close to the goal, but they will also try to create chances themselves. It will be a difficult game for both teams; I believe there will be few goals!
Two goals from the Citizens are quite expected and realistic in the upcoming clash. The title race is in full swing, and Manchester City need to reduce the gap to Arsenal. I think they will give it 100 percent, and they are quite capable of scoring twice against Chelsea.
Chelsea are in crisis; City are not. Before the World Cup break, Chelsea drew with Nottingham, while City drew with Everton, but in Everton's case one can say that the Toffees managed to snatch a point: with an xG of 0.09, they managed to score once and concede once, despite the opponent's 1.79, whe... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Manchester City scores over 2 goals in 15 out of 23 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)3.04
Manchester City wins by more than 1 goal in 26 out of 47 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.55
Manchester City wins awayby more than 1 goal in 6 out of 11 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.55
Manchester City does not concedeaway in 10 out of 18 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.535
In 15 out of last 20 home matches involving Chelsea, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.44
Chelsea does not lose at home in 10 out of 11 last matches.
1X2.304
Chelsea concedes under 2 goals in 40 out of 50 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.245
In 6 out of last 8 home matches, Chelsea scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.245
Chelsea concedes under 2 goalsat home from Manchester City in 9 out of 11 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.245
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Chelsea, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2.1
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including goalkeeper Эдуар Менди. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - defender Рубен Диас. Several more Manchester City players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Пол Тирни (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 355 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 13 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100).