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' Manchester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chelsea FC backline.
- 10' Manchester City 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.
- 15' 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.
- 20' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nathan Ake suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Chelsea FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' The travelling Chelsea FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester City FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 45' That is a card for Chelsea FC. Moises Caicedo will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Fresh legs for Manchester City FC! Ruben Dias comes on to replace John Stones.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Kevin De Bruyne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' Manchester City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 66' A tactical swap from Manchester City FC — Jeremy Doku on, Jack Grealish off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 79' Mykhailo Mudryk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Noni Madueke on 79 minute.
- 80' The crowd applauds Malo Gusto as he leaves the pitch. Axel Disasi steps in for Chelsea FC.
- 83' It’s gonna be a card for Dorde Petrovic.
- 84' Bernardo Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin De Bruyne argues furiously but the card stands.
- 88' Enzo Fernandez was booked on 88.
- 89' The crowd applauds Julian Alvarez as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Bobb steps in for Manchester City FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Manchester City FC players.
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.