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. Get Dimers Pro for full access.
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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
  1. 90'
    Yellow Card
    B. Silva (Manchester City) cautioned
  2. 90'
    Soccer ball icon
    Goal scored for Chelsea by E. Fernandez
    1-1
  3. 90'
    Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez (Chelsea) cautioned
  4. 81'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Manchester City: N. Ake replaces R. Dias
  5. 79'
    Yellow Card
    L. Delap (Chelsea) cautioned
  6. 79'
    Yellow Card
    M. Nunes (Manchester City) cautioned
  7. 70'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Manchester City: J. Doku replaces T. Reijnders
  8. 62'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Chelsea: L. Delap replaces Joao Pedro
  9. 62'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Chelsea: J. Hato replaces J. Acheampong
  10. 54'
    Yellow Card
    R. Dias (Manchester City) cautioned
  11. 52'
    Yellow Card
    R. James (Chelsea) cautioned
  12. 51'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Manchester City: A. Khusanov replaces J. Gvardiol
  13. 46'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Chelsea: Andrey Santos replaces Estevao
  14. 42'
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    Goal scored for Manchester City by T. Reijnders
    0-1

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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