8 May 2021 at 16:30

Referee: A. Taylor

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester City7wins
3draws10 meetings
Chelsea0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 51.8%Draw 29.0%Away 23.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.903.404.20
Max1.953.554.38
Over 2.5: 45.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Manchester City · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market50.3%27.5%22.3%
Public market49.7%27.8%22.5%

Manchester City vs Chelsea — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Chelsea
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (52%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester CityHalf-time:10Chelsea
16Shots12
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/04/26Chelsea0–3Manchester City3.10/3.80/2.15
04/01/26Manchester City1–1Chelsea1.63/4.71/4.57
25/01/25Manchester City3–1Chelsea2.03/4.03/3.30
18/08/24Chelsea0–2Manchester City4.10/3.94/1.82
17/02/24Manchester City1–1Chelsea1.32/5.57/8.12
12/11/23Chelsea4–4Manchester City4.91/3.73/1.72
21/05/23Manchester City1–0Chelsea1.25/6.13/11.38
05/01/23Chelsea0–1Manchester City5.20/4.03/1.66
15/01/22Manchester City1–0Chelsea1.68/3.85/5.15
25/09/21Chelsea0–1Manchester City2.66/3.23/2.76

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Away Record: Chelsea

W 666D 308L 282
Over 2.551
Goals scored2154

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by R. Sterling 44′, H. Ziyech 63′, Marcos Alonso 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 48% possession while Chelsea held 52%. Manchester City had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Chelsea. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Chelsea made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Callum Hudson-Odoi 81′).

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Chelsea — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Chelsea
Kick Off
R. Sterling

assist: S. Agüero

44′
45+3′
A. ChristensenK. Zouma
Half Time
63′
H. Ziyech

assist: Azpilicueta

68′
N. KantéJorginho
S. AgüeroP. Foden
70′
Ferran Torresİ. Gündoğan
71′
76′
H. ZiyechC. Hudson-Odoi
B. MendyO. Zinchenko
80′
VAR
81′Penalty confirmed
90+2′
Marcos Alonso

assist: T. Werner

Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 48% possession against Chelsea's 52%. Manchester City registered 16 shots (4 on target) while Chelsea managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 12–10.

4Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots12
6Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox7
12Fouls10
6Corner Kicks2
1Offsides5
48%Ball Possession52%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
537Total passes580
489Passes accurate523
91%Passes %90%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Chelsea show 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester City

WWWLDL

Chelsea

LWLLLL

Manchester City vs Chelsea Head to Head Results

Manchester City and Chelsea have met 2 times — Manchester City won 1, Chelsea won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (4 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–3 in 2026.

1

Manchester City

1

Drawn

0

Chelsea

Goals: 4Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (2)

12 Apr 2026Chelsea0 – 3Manchester City
4 Jan 2026Manchester City1 – 1Chelsea
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026