Chelsea vs Manchester City predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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As Chelsea prepares to host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 12, 2026, both teams face contrasting trajectories in recent form. Chelsea has struggled significantly, managing to secure victory in just 1 of their last 5 matches. Their performances have been marked by an inability to convert possession into goals, highlighting potential gaps in attacking cohesion.

In contrast, Manchester City has won 2 of their last 5 fixtures, showcasing a more consistent form, although not without its own challenges. City’s tactical prowess relies on their dynamic midfield and sharp counter-attacks, which have proven effective against teams that leave space open in defense. The away side will look to exploit any defensive frailties Chelsea may present, leveraging their attacking depth.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.03 for a home win and 2.15 for an away victory, reflecting a slight edge towards Manchester City, in line with the model’s prediction of a 43.7% likelihood of an away win against Chelsea’s 32.4% chance. As the match approaches, both teams will seek to capitalize on the opportunity, making for an intriguing contest with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Chelsea
31.2%
Draw
24.5%
Man City
44.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English Premier League Manchester City: 12.27%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 3.1 4.03 2.15
betsson 3.05 3.95 2.18
MarathonBet 3.15 3.99 2.24 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3 3.6 2.15
Pinnacle 3.07 4.12 2.16

Latest Results

04.04.26 Chelsea – Port Vale – 7:0
21.03.26 Everton – Chelsea – 3:0
17.03.26 Chelsea – Paris Saint-Germain – 0:3
14.03.26 Chelsea – Newcastle United – 0:1
11.03.26 Paris Saint-Germain – Chelsea – 5:2
04.04.26 Manchester City – Liverpool FC – 4:0
22.03.26 Arsenal FC – Manchester City – 0:2
17.03.26 Manchester City – Real Madrid – 1:2
14.03.26 West Ham United – Manchester City – 1:1
11.03.26 Real Madrid – Manchester City – 3:0

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 0.
  • Chelsea is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Man City has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Man City could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chelsea won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 17:34. (average 0.9:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chelsea won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 8:13. (average 1:1.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.01.26 Manchester City – Chelsea – 1:1
    25.01.25 Manchester City – Chelsea – 3:1
    18.08.24 Chelsea – Manchester City – 0:2
    03.08.24 Manchester City – Chelsea – 4:2
    20.04.24 Manchester City – Chelsea – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Arsenal 31 21 7 3 61:22 39 70
    2 Manchester City 30 18 7 5 60:28 32 61
    3 Manchester Utd 31 15 10 6 56:43 13 55
    4 Aston Villa 31 16 6 9 42:37 5 54
    5 Liverpool 31 14 7 10 50:42 8 49
    6 Chelsea 31 13 9 9 53:38 15 48
    7 Brentford 31 13 7 11 46:42 4 46
    8 Everton 31 13 7 11 37:35 2 46
    9 Fulham 31 13 5 13 43:44 -1 44
    10 Brighton 31 11 10 10 41:37 4 43
    11 Sunderland 31 11 10 10 32:36 -4 43
    12 Newcastle 31 12 6 13 44:45 -1 42
    13 Bournemouth 31 9 15 7 46:48 -2 42
    14 Crystal Palace 30 10 9 11 33:35 -2 39
    15 Leeds 31 7 12 12 37:48 -11 33
    16 Nottingham 31 8 8 15 31:43 -12 32
    17 Tottenham 31 7 9 15 40:50 -10 30
    18 West Ham 31 7 8 16 36:57 -21 29
    19 Burnley 31 4 8 19 33:61 -28 20
    20 Wolves 31 3 8 20 24:54 -30 17

    English Premier League Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 1.1 (86.97%)

    2. Manchester City: 7.8 (12.27%)

    3. Manchester United: 192 (0.5%)

    4. Aston Villa: 580.2 (0.16%)

    5. Liverpool: 980.2 (0.1%)

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