Chelsea vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Chelsea are hosting Manchester City in the Stamford Bridge, London on the 25th of September 2021, Saturday at 17:00 IST. The European champions are facing their next real test after Tottenham last week in the form of a rampaging Manchester City who were held to a shocking draw against Southampton last week.

Chelsea Form and Team News

Chelsea along with Manchester City and Liverpool have conceded the least number of goals so far with just one goal, also like City, Chelsea have also starting to lit up the league with goals from everywhere. They have won four games while drawing an intense game against Liverpool. They were down and out at the halfway stage of the season last time around and boy did they make amends later on, they won almost everything on the way and eventually ended up defeating favorites Manchester City to the European title midway through this year. The League form is something that they can start revisiting from here on and start winning more often here to win the title eventually. Chelsea’s recent form has been staggering as they are yet to lose in the last ten matches. Chelsea have just one way to go and that is skywards, they are starting to look unstoppable by all standards. 

Tuchel came into the side when they were in total shambles after the failed Lampard experiment and how he converted the same unit into a winning machine is a matter of absolute managerial masterclass from the German. He made some tweaks to combinations and players started to believe in themselves before unleashing their fullest in the game. They have a talented and lethal bunch of youngsters in the squad which augurs well for the team in the future as well. Lukaku has been a splendid addition to the blues and he is looking the part as well which is the most important part. 

Manchester City Form and Team News

Man City have hit the third-most goals so far and conceded the least goals as well, but still they find themselves in the fifth position due to a loss at the hands of Tottenham in the first game and a goal-less draw against Southampton in the last game. They were one of the best clubs in the world last season and as it has been for many seasons now, but even the league titles speak for themselves, the hunt for a European championship is still happening, and they faltered in the final last time around. They finished the league as the number one team, they were so dominant in the league that they were confirmed with the title even before the last three games of the season. This season however with the sort of start that the City team have had to endure, its more than likely the manager will have to turn the tables around for a more consistent layer of performances. 

Superstar manager Pep Guardiola has been instrumental in Man City winning multiple league titles in the past few years, but his conundrum of not being able to win the European Championship after the famous Barcelona reign in 2011 is still up for debate, he could’ve buried the conversation had he won the championship last season, but that was not to be. Jack Grealish has brought to the table that creativity they were lacking in the middle of the park whose source earlier used to be only a certain Kevin De Bruyne. Now they have the luxury of playing both in the middle for sustained pressing. 

Odds by Casumo

Manchester City are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 2.70 odds while Chelsea is placed at 2.75. The odds for a draw is 3.25.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Chelsea are favorites to win this tie, they have a settled team and added strength. Manchester City on the other hand have been a tad inconsistent so far and given they are playing against a heavyweight team after a gap, they might be finding it difficult to cope with the blues. Chelsea are playing back to back tough games against quality oppositions which would make it easier for Tuchel and co.

Tip 1: Total goals under 2.5

Manchester City have in the last eight matches across competitions have hadfour matches where the total goal tally was under 2.5 goals. While all three of the last three away games that Manchester City have played too, they have managed to be under the limit in these matches as well. Chelsea also were involved in four of the last sixmatches across competitions which had the total goals to be under 2.5. Playing at home, their last two gamesalso sawChelsea satisfying the above criteria to the fullest. Two of the last three head to head matches between the two sides also had under 2.5 goals in total. So the game between Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday will most likely have a total of under 2.5 goals in it. The odds for Total goals under 2.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.72.

Tip 2: Both teams not to score

Three of the last four matches played by Chelsea across competitions have had both teams not scoring. Playing at home, three of their last four matches also signified the above condition. Playing at home in this tournament, they have had both teams not to score scenarios in four of the last fivegames.Seven of the last ten matches that Manchester City have been part of have had the above condition being satisfied. Playing away, all three of the last three matches involving Manchester City have had both teams not to score. Two of their last three head to head matcheshave also had the above condition satisfied. So it’s most likely both teams might not end up scoring. The odds for Both Teams not to score according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.93.

Conclusion

Chelsea have been a powerhouse in recent years and this season is going to be nothing less, while Manchester City have been consistent but not consistent enough to say nonetheless. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Total goals under 2.5 @ 1.72.
2. Both teams not to score @ 1.93

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