Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC, FA Cup 2023-24 SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Chelsea FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 4–5 | L |
| 13 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Real Madrid CF | A | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Apr | Everton FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Manchester United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 30 Mar | Burnley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Mar | Leicester City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester City FC
| Antoine Semenyo | 3 G | 2 A |
| Erling Haaland | 3 G | 1 A |
Chelsea FC
| Pedro Neto | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Manchester City FC have kicked off against Chelsea FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Chelsea FC have won 663 goals from 412 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester City FC that had 439 games and scored 1028 goals.
- 15' It looks surprising Manchester City FC does not make any changes. Cole Palmer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Nicolas Jackson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Raheem Sterling has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Etihad Stadium. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Poor challenge from Moises Caicedo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. John Stones is replaced by Ruben Dias on 46 minute.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' It’s gonna be a card for Julian Alvarez.
- 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' Jack Grealish makes way for Jeremy Doku at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester City FC.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' The crowd applauds Noni Madueke as he leaves the pitch. Mykhailo Mudryk steps in for Chelsea FC.
- 80' Chelsea FC make a change. Malo Gusto trudges off to be replaced by Axel Disasi on 80 minutes.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Dorde Petrovic is booked for Chelsea FC — card on 83.
- 84' GOAL! Bernardo Silva scores on 84. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin De Bruyne is booked for Manchester City FC — card on 87.
- 88' Enzo Fernandez was booked on 88.
- 89' A change in the Manchester City FC ranks — Julian Alvarez exits the field as Oscar Bobb enters on 89.
- Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 20
- 2
-
5
John Stones ↓ Ruben Dias 46'
- 17
- 47
-
10
Jack Grealish ↓ Jeremy Doku 66'
- 25
- 18
- 16
-
19
Julian Alvarez ↓ Oscar Bobb 89'
Bench
- 8
- 31
- 21
- 27
-
3
Ruben Dias ↑ 46'
-
11
Jeremy Doku ↑ 66'
- 24
- 82
-
52
Oscar Bobb ↑ 89'
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Chelsea FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 6
-
3
Cucurella ↓ Ben Chilwell 89'
- 8
- 23
- 28
- 20
-
27
Malo Gusto ↓ Axel Disasi 80'
- 25
-
11
Noni Madueke ↓ Mykhailo Mudryk 79'
- 15
Bench
-
21
Ben Chilwell ↑ 89'
-
7
Raheem Sterling ↑ 89'
- 13
-
2
Axel Disasi ↑ 80'
-
10
Mykhailo Mudryk ↑ 79'
- 17
- 5
- 36
- 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
2024-04-20
Manchester City FC
1–0
Chelsea FC
W
2024-04-17
Manchester City FC
4–5
Real Madrid CF
L
2024-04-13
Manchester City FC
5–1
Luton Town FC
W
2024-04-09
Real Madrid CF
3–3
Manchester City FC
D
2024-04-06
Crystal Palace FC
2–4
Manchester City FC
W
2024-04-03
Manchester City FC
4–1
Aston Villa FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Chelsea FC
46%
Manchester City FC or Chelsea FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.