Manchester City vs. Chelsea Prediction, Picks and Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for the Manchester City vs. Chelsea Premier League match on January 4, 2026 includes win probabilities and picks for the biggest betting markets. Start your free 3-day trial of Dimers Pro for full access.
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Jan 4, 12:30 PM ET Etihad Stadium
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Jan 4, 12:30 PM ET Etihad Stadium
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Score Summary
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T. Reijnders (42')
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E. Fernandez (90')
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Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Manchester City
    0.0%
  • Draw
    100.0%
  • Chelsea
    0.0%
Win Probability
Match Timeline
90'
Yellow Card
B. Silva (Manchester City) cautioned
90'
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Goal scored for Chelsea by E. Fernandez
1-1
90'
Yellow Card
E. Fernandez (Chelsea) cautioned
81'
Substitution
Substitution for Manchester City: N. Ake replaces R. Dias
79'
Yellow Card
L. Delap (Chelsea) cautioned
79'
Yellow Card
M. Nunes (Manchester City) cautioned
70'
Substitution
Substitution for Manchester City: J. Doku replaces T. Reijnders
62'
Substitution
Substitution for Chelsea: L. Delap replaces Joao Pedro
62'
Substitution
Substitution for Chelsea: J. Hato replaces J. Acheampong
54'
Yellow Card
R. Dias (Manchester City) cautioned
52'
Yellow Card
R. James (Chelsea) cautioned
51'
Substitution
Substitution for Manchester City: A. Khusanov replaces J. Gvardiol
46'
Substitution
Substitution for Chelsea: Andrey Santos replaces Estevao
42'
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Goal scored for Manchester City by T. Reijnders
0-1

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Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Match prediction & analysis

Match overview

  • Teams: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
  • Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
  • Time: 12:30 PM ET
  • Venue: Etihad Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -200, Chelsea +550, draw +400

Dimers' win & correct score probabilities

  • Manchester City: 63.2%
  • Chelsea: 17.7%
  • Draw: 19.1%

These probabilities are generated using Dimers' Premier League data model, which predicts the most likely outcomes for all major betting markets.

Most likely correct score: Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea (9.7%)

Correct score projections are based on expected scoring patterns. A team can have a higher chance of winning overall, even if the single most likely scoreline is a draw or narrow result.

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Who will win Manchester City vs. Chelsea? Prediction & correct score

Manchester City is the most likely winner of this match with a win probability of 63.2%.

The most likely correct score is Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea.

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