Competition: Premier League
Date: Thursday, 5th January 2023
Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are not on their level this season. They are far away from their season goal with seven points fewer than the top four spots. After the World Cup, Chelsea won four points from two matches. Still, last weekend, Chelsea unexpectedly played only 1-1 on the road against Nottingham Forest. Actually, the home side had the better chances, so Chelsea could easily stay empty-handed.
Chelsea are scoring goals regularly at the home stadium. They scored at least one goal in nine of ten games at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester City's main goal for the season was to win another Premier League title. Still, Arsenal is seven points above them, so Pep Guardiola's team should treat every next game as the final. In the previous soccer tips prediction match, Manchester City played 1-1 at home against Everton. They had 74% ball possession and 16 shots on the goal, but that was not enough to win all three points.
Manchester City have some problems in defense since World Cup finished. In three games, they allowed four goals. On the other hand, with Erling Haaland in the squad, Manchester City can score against any team.
Both teams to score - yes should be the best bet for this tie.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Head to Head (H2H) stats
Chelsea Team News
After a draw against Nottingham Forest, Chelsea's head coach Graham Potter admitted his team's performance wasn't good enough. Potter said the problem is that team is not creating enough goalscoring opportunities.
Also, Chelsea have many injury problems with tips free. They will be without Armando Broja, Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, N'Golo Kante, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the game against Manchester City.
Last matches of Chelsea
Chelsea lineup
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City are not on their level since the World Cup ended. Also, in neither of those games, Pep Guardiola didn't start with Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo. The head coach explained he didn't like body language from some players since the World Cup finished the best premium soccer tips. Also, Guardiola suggested that soon Manchester City could start with two strikers after Julian Alvarez played fantastic at the World Cup.
Last matches of Manchester City
Manchester City lineup
3 Reasons why this game should see both teams scoring
Chelsea scored at least one goal in nine of ten games at Stamford Bridge this season
Manchester City allowed four goals since the World Cup break
Manchester City scored 44 Premier League goals this season
Main prediction Chelsea - Manchester City
Both Teams to Score
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