Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
- Assistant 1 Marc Perry
- Assistant 2 Nicholas Hopton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | FC Kobenhavn | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Everton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Manchester City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 31 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Manchester City FC | Chelsea FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #17 |
| 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
Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts). Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Etihad Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC.
- 5' Chelsea FC have won 654 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Axel Disasi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 420 appearances.
- 30' Manchester City FC are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Chelsea FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a card for Moises Caicedo.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Chelsea FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Raheem Sterling on 42.
- 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 409 games and scored 654 goals.
- 52' A quiet spell here at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' The 32-year-old Ederson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' The referee shows Chelsea FC player a card on 60.
- 63' It’s gonna be a card for Dorde Petrovic.
- 64' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Raheem Sterling has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Nkunku to step up.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jeremy Doku, as he is very good at scoring at Etihad Stadium with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
- 71' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Cole Palmer is withdrawn and Trevoh Chalobah gets his opportunity.
- 76' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester City FC in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' A tactical swap from Chelsea FC — Cesare Casadei on, Nicolas Jackson off on 82 minutes.
- 83' Rodri doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 85' A moment of madness from Bernardo Silva on 85 minutes earns him a card. Manchester City FC will be frustrated.
- 90' 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.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 6
- 31
- 2
- 17
- 47
- 25
- 16
- 3
- 9
-
19
Julian Alvarez ↓ Bernardo Silva 64'
- 11
Bench
- 8
-
20
Bernardo Silva ↑ 64'
- 5
- 21
- 18
- 27
- 82
- 52
- 76
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Chelsea FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 7
- 2
- 8
- 23
- 28
-
20
Cole Palmer ↓ Trevoh Chalobah 71'
- 27
- 25
- 26
- 15
Bench
- 13
-
14
Trevoh Chalobah ↑ 71'
-
18
Christopher Nkunku ↑ 64'
- 10
- 11
-
31
Cesare Casadei ↑ 82'
- 53
- 42
Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 5 |
| Erling Haaland | 4 |
| Julian Alvarez | 4 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 4 |
| Phil Foden | 3 |
| Raheem Sterling | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Rodri | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Chelsea FC
54%
Manchester City FC or Chelsea FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.7%
1 – 0
18.1%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.1%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 25% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

