Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips (25 January)

Quadruple reigning English champions, Manchester City will lose their crown this season. The Skyblues currently occupy 5th place in the Premier League, 2 points behind 4th place and will therefore have to work hard to participate in the next Champions League. After going through a very difficult period between the end of October and the end of December, they have regained some color in recent weeks. Indeed, Pep Guardiola's men have not lost any of their last 5 league matches, 3 wins and 2 draws. Held to a draw at Brentford 2-2, they then outclassed relegated Ipswich last weekend 0-6. Both results follow Salford's 8-0 FA Cup slap.

 Back at a good level this season, Chelsea aim to return to the Champions League next year. The London team is currently 4th in the Premier League and is 2 steps ahead of its opponent of the day. The Blues have let valuable points slip away recently by playing 5 games without success in the league, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Last Monday, they put an end to this bad patch by taking over low-ranked Wolverhampton 3-1 at home. Still present in the FA Cup, Chelsea are also qualified for the round of 16 of the Conference League after achieving a flawless performance during the 6-win league phase.

For this poster, Manchester City cannot count on midfield captain Rodri, whose absence is greatly felt. In addition, the important defender Aké and the winger absent since the start of the season Bobb are also forced to withdraw while the former Rennais Doku is uncertain. Little seen during the first half of the season, Phil Foden (6 goals and 2 assists in the PL) has found some color in recent weeks. He also scored a double last weekend. Kevin De Bruyne (2 goals and 6 assists in the PL) is also gaining momentum while Erling Haaland is the 2nd top scorer in the championship with 17 goals. This winter, Manchester City signed defenders Khusanov (Lens) and Vitor Reis (Palmeiras) while waiting to sign striker Marmoush (Frankfurt).

Chelsea's squad is reduced by injuries to midfielder Fernandez, important defenders Fofana and Colwill, potential starters Badiashile and Lavia as well as replacement striker Kellyman. Added to this is the suspension for doping of the disappointing Ukrainian winger Mudryk. Scorer on the last day, the interesting winger Madueke (6 goals and 3 assists in PL) is applying to start alongside the influential Palmer (14 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Jackson (9 goals and 4 assists in PL). To complete the offensive quartet, Pedro Neto (1 goal and 2 assists in PL) and Sancho (2 goals and 4 assists in PL) are in the balance. Loaned to Crystal Palace during the first part of the season, defender Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea this winter and was very good against Wolves.

• Summary: Manchester City is going head to head with Chelsea starting on 25 Jan 2025 at 17:30 UTC at Etihad Stadium stadium, Manchester city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: John Brooks
• Manchester City Feedinco Rating: 7.02
• Chelsea Feedinco Rating: 8.4