Manchester City vs Chelsea Predicted lineup, Betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Modified at :April 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Wembley is set to host a high-stakes encounter

Manchester City advanced to the semi-finals after beating Newcastle United in the previous round. This win marked a historic achievement, as the team progressed to their sixth consecutive FA Cup semi-final, a milestone unprecedented in English football. City’s chances of a second consecutive treble were shattered in the quarter-final of the Champions League, when Real Madrid beat them in the second leg in penalties.

Chelsea reached the semi-final of the competition after a 4-2 victory over Championship side Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s recent form mirrors that of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, with four victories and two draws in their last six matches. Chelsea are coming into this match after a commanding 6-0 triumph over Everton, highlighted by Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul.

Kick-Off:

Saturday; 20 April 2024, 04:15 PM GMT (09:45 PM IST)

Location: Wembley Stadium

Form

Manchester City (all competitions): W-W-D-W-L

Chelsea (all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Player to Watch

Haaland’s influence has been fundamental in driving the club’s aspirations to seize the ultimate prize in English football. With five goal contributions in the competition, he will look to add more to his tally and avoid another elimination after being eliminated from the Champions League. He is recognized for his rapid pace, physical power, adept positioning, and clinical finishing abilities within the penalty area.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Palmer has emerged as a vital component of the Blues’ squad this season, demonstrating his capacity to lead the team to success. With 12 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, he showcases not only his scoring efficiency but also his knack for setting up opportunities for his fellow players. He is now the top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Haaland. Former City man’s contributions have made him a player to watch in the coming years.

Match facts:

Manchester City are unbeaten in their last eight meetings against Chelsea in all competitions.
Chelsea have been eliminated in five of their last seven meetings against City in the FA Cup.
This is Chelsea’s 27th appearance in the FA Cup semi-finals, third most in competition’s history.

Manchester City vs Chelsea: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Manchester City to score 3+ goals – 11/8 with SkyBet
Tip 2: Cole Palmer to open the scoring – 8/1 with Bet365
Tip 3: Both teams to score – 16/25 with BetUK

Injury & team news

With Kyle Walker returning from injury in the second leg of the Champions League, there is no fresh injury concern for Manchester City.

Chelsea have been grappling with numerous injury concerns throughout this season, with Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, and Lesley Ugochukwu unavailable for this game. Additionally, Levi Colwill’s participation remains uncertain due to injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 177

Manchester City – 65

Chelsea – 71

Draws – 41

Predicted Lineup

Man City predicted lineup (3-2-4-1):

Ederson; Stones, Akanji, Dias; Lewis, Rodri; Silva, Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Petrovic; Gusto, Silva, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson

Match prediction for Manchester City vs Chelsea

Manchester City appears to have hit their stride this season and could be hitting their peak just at the right moment, as they often do. While Chelsea have pushed City to the edge in two encounters this season, this upcoming match is far from a guaranteed win for the Sky Blues. However, Pep Guardiola’s team is currently performing at a superior level compared to Chelsea, suggesting they will prevail against the London side at Wembley.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea

Telecast

India – Sony Sports, SonyLiv

UK – BBC, ITV

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Supersport

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