Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction – English Premier League Picks 8/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction for this English Premier League game on Sunday, August 18th at Stamford Bridge. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-Chelsea’s recent form and recent player performance 

-Manchester City United’s recent form and recent play performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Chelsea and Manchester City.

These two teams faced off heading into the season and Man City was able to secure the 4-2 victory. 

Chelsea Betting Preview

Chelsea has some question marks heading into this game and this early season game will tell them a lot. Chelsea played a tough schedule heading into the season and they were inconsistent in the games. Chelsea in the last game faced off against Inter and they played to a 1-1 draw. Chelsea had 55 percent of the possession and eight shots on target, but it wasn’t enough. Chelsea is pretty healthy heading into this game, but they are going to be missing their captain Reece James who is dealing with a hamstring injury but is also suspended. Malo Gustro is expected to start in his place here. 

Manchester City Betting Preview

Manchester City is looking for their fifth straight Premier League title, and they are favorites going into this season. Manchester City’s last game came for the FA Community Shield and they were able to beat Manchester United on penalty kicks. The defense for Man City gave up a goal in the 82nd minute and they looked to be in some trouble. In the 89th minute though Bernando Silva scored a goal and they ended up coming out on top in penalty kicks. Manchester City is dealing with an injury here to Oscar Bobb who is going to be out for at least a couple of months with a fibula injury. Manchester City should have confidence heading into this game and they just need to find a way to get the offense going early. 

Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction

The last time these two teams faced off, a couple of weeks ago, Manchester City dominated the game, winning 4-2, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Chelsea’s defense is going to show its holes early, and Manchester City will have at least two goals scored by halftime. They aren’t going to look back in the second half, and they will cruise here. Back Manchester City -1.5 to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Manchester City -1.5