Manchester City host Chelsea on Sunday, 4th January, Matchday 20 of the Premier League. The match kicks off at 17:30 GMT at Etihad Stadium.
City won four and drew one of their last five League matches. This puts them second on the table with 41 points. Chelsea had three draws, one win, and one loss in the same period and are currently in 5th spot with 30 points.
In their last 10 head-to-head matches, two games ended in a draw, and Manchester City won all remaining eight fixtures.
If you are interested in betting on this match, we give you the Manchester City vs Chelsea betting odds and common markets below.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Betting Odds
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Please note that the odds are accurate as of the publishing time of the article. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing a bet.
1X2 Odds
| Manchester City (1) | X | Chelsea (2) |
| 3/5 | 16/5 | 16/5 |
In the 1X2 football betting market, you can back one out of three possible results:
- 1: Home win (Manchester City)
- X: Draw
- 2: Away win (Chelsea)
Let’s take a look at the Manchester City vs Chelsea betting odds in the 1X2 market: Manchester City has 3/5 odds for a win, Chelsea has 16/5 odds, and a draw also has 16/5 odds. In fractional odds, the denominator indicates the bet amount, and the numerator is the expected return. So, for every £5 you bet on City, you’ll receive £3 in profit if they win. Similarly, you win £16 for every £5 for correctly predicting a draw or Chelsea’s win. Your stake (betting amount) is also returned if your bet is successful.
If a bet returns low profit, it is said to have “short” odds. Teams with short odds are considered the favourites in a fixture, but their bets pay less as their chance of winning is higher. On the other hand, bets that yield high profit have “long” odds, and such teams are considered the underdogs.
Upon simplifying, bets on City pay £0.6 per pound while bets on Chelsea pay £3.2. So, Manchester City can be considered the stronger team in this fixture. However, bettors should not underestimate Chelsea. They won the Europa Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup last season. They have also lifted the Premier League trophy twice in the last 10 years.
Consider the injuries and suspensions for both teams before deciding which way to bet. You can also lower your risk by betting on relatively safer markets like Double Chance or Draw No Bet.
Double Chance
| Manchester City or Draw | Manchester City or Chelsea | Draw or Chelsea |
| 1/5 | 2/11 | 13/12 |
Since both teams are strong, a Double Chance bet is a better alternative to 1X2. This market increases your chances of winning by covering two outcomes in a single bet:
- City or Draw (1X): This bet loses if Chelsea wins.
- City or Chelsea (12): It loses in the case of a draw.
- Draw or Chelsea (X2): It loses if Manchester City wins.
This market reduces your risk, but the tradeoff is that your potential profit is lower as your chance of winning is higher. Choose Double Chance over 1X2 if you are unsure which team to back.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Manchester City (-0.75) | Chelsea (+0.75) |
| 20/27 | 20/21 |
| Manchester City (+0.5) | Chelsea (-0.5) |
| 1/5 | 16/5 |
| Manchester City (-1.75) | Chelsea (+1.75) |
| 2/1 | 5/14 |
You can award an advantage to your chosen team by giving them a positive handicap. This means a fixed number of points (chosen by you) will be added to their final goal total, and subtracted from the other team.
For example, you choose to back Chelsea with a +1 handicap. A final score of 1–0 will be adjusted as 0-1, meaning bets on Chelsea win even though they lost.
However, be careful when selecting the handicap, as the outcome of the bet depends on the goal margin.
Here are some popular handicaps for this fixture:
- Manchester City (-0.75) / Chelsea (+0.75): Chelsea gets a one-goal advantage here. This means bets on Chelsea win if they win, draw, or lose by one goal. For example, a final score of 2–1 will be calculated as 1.25-1.75, giving a win to bets on the Blues.
- Manchester City (+0.5) / Chelsea (-0.5): Bets on City win if the match ends in a draw.
- Manchester City (-1.75) / Chelsea (+1.75): This is a big advantage for the Blues as they get a three-goal lead here. If they lose by three goals, like 3–0, the handicap-adjusted score will be read as 1.25–1.75, meaning their bet still wins. City will need to win by a four-goal margin to overcome the gap.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)
| Yes | No |
| 6/11 | 13/10 |
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is a relatively safer bet for cautious bettors as it considers only one aspect of the game: whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match. Here’s how you can pick:
- BTTS Yes: This means both teams will score at least once. If the score is at least 1–1 or higher, BTTS Yes bets win.
- BTTS No: Either or both teams will fail to score. This means there will be a zero in the score, like 1–0, 0–0, 2–0, or 0–1.
When considering Manchester City vs Chelsea odds in the BTTS market, look at both teams’ clean sheets. A clean sheet means the opposition team was unable to score even a single goal against them. This indicates a strong defense and a higher win probability for BTTS No bets.
Manchester City kept four clean sheets in their last 10 matches, while the Blues kept three. Use this data to lower your risk.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 3.5 | Under 3.5 |
| 6/5 | 5/8 |
Predict whether the total goals scored in this match will be over or under your chosen number. For this fixture, the betting line is set at 3.5 goals. So, if the final score looks like 3–1, the combined total becomes four, and Over 3.5 bets win.
Here’s how you can pick:
- Over 3.5 Goals: Any total of four or above wins in this bet. So, scores like 3–1, 3–2, or 2–2 win.
- Under 3.5 Goals: Any total under three, like 2–0, 0–0, 2–0, 1–1, wins in this bet.
City averaged 2.4 goals per match in their last 10 games, and Chelsea averaged 1.6. This brings their combined goal total to 4.0, which is above the 3.5 betting line. Use this data when looking at the Manchester City vs Chelsea odds in this market.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Manchester City vs Chelsea Odds |
| 0–0 | 20/1 |
| 1–0 | 9/1 |
| 1–1 | 15/2 |
| 0–1 | 17/1 |
| 2–0 | 17/2 |
| 0–2 | 30/1 |
| 2–2 | 13/1 |
| 2–1 | 7/1 |
| 1–2 | 13/1 |
In the Correct Score market, bettors need to predict the exact final score. The Manchester City vs Chelsea odds in the correct score market are long because it’s difficult to make a precise prediction. Lower your risk by betting only small amounts here.
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