Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Assistant 1 Dan Cook
- Assistant 2 Ian Hussin
8 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Everton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | Liverpool FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Newcastle United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Chelsea FC | Manchester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC face off against Manchester City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Manchester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' It’s gonna be a card for Estevao.
- 17' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 22' Chelsea FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Manchester City FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' It’s high time Pep Guardiola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Antoine Semenyo.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' Cole Palmer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 18 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' What a moment for Nico O'Reilly! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Cucurella on 54 minutes.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marc Guehi makes it 0-2.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' Nico O'Reilly makes way for Rayan Ait Nouri at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester City FC.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Alejandro Garnacho. He replaces Estevao on 67 minute.
- 68' GOAL! Jeremy Doku scores on 68.
- 73' Chelsea FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 76' Manchester City FC ring the changes. Jeremy Doku has done his job and it is now time for Savio to step up.
- 81' The whistle greets Bernardo Silva as he departs to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic.
- 82' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Moises Caicedo is replaced by Dario Essugo.
- 87' Manchester City FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 88' The crowd applauds Malo Gusto as he leaves the pitch. Josh Acheampong steps in for Chelsea FC.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Dario Essugo is booked for Chelsea FC — card on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 7
-
20
Joao Pedro ↓ Liam Delap 81'
- 29
- 1
- 10
-
27
Malo Gusto ↓ Josh Acheampong 88'
-
25
Moises Caicedo ↓ Dario Essugo 82'
-
17
Andrey Santos ↓ Romeo Lavia 67'
- 21
-
41
Estevao ↓ Alejandro Garnacho 67'
Bench
- 4
-
9
Liam Delap ↑ 81'
-
14
Dario Essugo ↑ 82'
-
45
Romeo Lavia ↑ 67'
- 28
-
49
Alejandro Garnacho ↑ 67'
- 19
- 38
-
34
Josh Acheampong ↑ 88'
Coach
Liam Rosenior
Manchester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 42
-
20
Bernardo Silva ↓ Mateo Kovacic 81'
- 16
- 25
- 27
- 9
-
11
Jeremy Doku ↓ Savio 76'
- 15
-
10
Rayan Cherki ↓ Phil Foden 76'
-
33
Nico O'Reilly ↓ Rayan Ait Nouri 64'
- 45
Bench
- 4
- 6
-
8
Mateo Kovacic ↑ 81'
-
47
Phil Foden ↑ 76'
-
21
Rayan Ait Nouri ↑ 64'
- 7
-
26
Savio ↑ 76'
- 1
- 14
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 5 |
| Julian Alvarez | 4 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Raheem Sterling | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Phil Foden | 3 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Manchester City FC Form
2026-04-12
Chelsea FC
0–3
Manchester City FC
W
2026-04-04
Manchester City FC
4–0
Liverpool FC
W
2026-03-17
Manchester City FC
1–2
Real Madrid CF
L
2026-03-14
West Ham United FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
2026-03-11
Real Madrid CF
3–0
Manchester City FC
L
2026-03-07
Newcastle United FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.56
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + Manchester City FC or Draw 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Manchester City FC
79%
Chelsea FC or Manchester City FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.8%
0 – 1
19.5%
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2%
2 – 2
1.8%
0 – 4
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 14% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 26% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.