Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: FA Cup
· Final Head to head
Last 9 meetings
0 - 3
Manchester City
1 - 1
Chelsea
3 - 1
Chelsea
0 - 2
Manchester City
4 - 2
Chelsea
1 - 0
Chelsea
1 - 1
Chelsea
4 - 4
Manchester City
1 - 0
Chelsea
Top scorers
FA Cup
Pedro Neto
Chelsea
4goals
Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal
4goals
A. Semenyo
Manchester City
3goals
E. Riis
Bristol City
3goals
J. Strand Larsen
Wolves
3goals
L. Reed
Mansfield Town
3goals
T. Shade
Burton Albion
3goals
H. Barnes
Newcastle
3goals
J. Makama
Norwich
3goals
E. Haaland
Manchester City
3goals
Recent form
2 - 0
Manchester United
W
1 - 1
Chelsea
D
0 - 2
Tottenham
L
0 - 2
Chelsea
W
5 - 1
Bournemouth
W
3 - 0
Chelsea
L
2 - 2
Hull City
D
6 - 3
Leeds
W
2 - 1
Chelsea
L
4 - 3
Brighton
W
0 - 1
Brighton
L
2 - 2
Brighton
D
2 - 1
Manchester City
L
5 - 1
AEK Athens FC
W
3 - 2
Ipswich
W
2 - 4
Paris Saint Germain
L
0 - 3
Manchester City
W
5 - 3
Sunderland
W
5 - 0
Norwich
W
0 - 1
Manchester City
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 2.5 Chelsea · 1.8 Manchester City
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Team comparison
Season numbers
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Chelsea
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Chelsea vs Manchester City: preview and prediction
Chelsea host Manchester City in the England FA Cup (Final) on Saturday, 16th May 2026 at 15:00 at Wembley Stadium, London.
Chelsea are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-W-L-D-W). Manchester City have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-L-D-L).
In the last 9 meetings, Chelsea won 0, Manchester City won 6 and 3 ended level. These games average 3.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.
Our goal model expects about 2.5 goals for Chelsea and 1.8 for Manchester City. It gives Chelsea the edge (53% home win, 19% draw, 28% away win), 80% for over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.
Our pick was Away Win at odds of 1.75. We also like Under 3.5.
Chelsea vs Manchester City FAQs
What is the best prediction for Chelsea vs Manchester City?
Our top tip is Away Win: Away Win (1.75 odds).
Who will win Chelsea vs Manchester City?
Chelsea are favourites: our model gives Chelsea 53%, the draw 19% and Manchester City 28%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 76% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4.3 goals in total, with a 80% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Chelsea vs Manchester City?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 16th May 2026 at 15:00 at Wembley Stadium, London.
Who is the referee?
D. England is in charge of this game.