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FA Cup | Sat 16 May, 15:00

Chelsea v Manchester City Stats

Data last updated: Tue 09 Jun 2026, 04:24 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Chelsea face Manchester City in FA Cup on Sat 16 May, 15:00. Given Chelsea's defensive instability and City's 13-match unbeaten streak in this fixture, a comfortable victory with multiple goals for the machine-like Citizens looks highly probable at Wembley.

BT4Y match pick · price watch

Manchester City to Win & Over 1

  • At 1/1, Chelsea Win implies roughly 50%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 43%.
  • City's defensive record is elite, conceding just two goals in five matches while Chelsea struggle to keep clean sheets recently.
  • Chelsea have the cleaner defensive sample at 0.6 conceded per match, which helps the Chelsea Win angle more than a raw possession edge.
Price warning

Manchester City to Win & Over 1 is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 50% while the model sits nearer 43% (-7 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Over 2.5 Goals shows a +22.2 pts edge at 1.8.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The 43% for Chelsea Win sits against roughly 50% implied by the current price. Chelsea have the cleaner defensive sample at 0.6 conceded per match, which helps the Chelsea Win angle more than a raw possession edge. City's defensive record is elite, conceding just two goals in five matches while Chelsea struggle to keep clean sheets recently.

Model chance vs price43% model chance against roughly 50% implied
Negative
Chelsea have the cleaner defensive sample at 0.6 conceded per.Visible data support
Positive
City's defensive record is elite, conceding just two goals.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Chelsea Win is the preferred angle because city's defensive record is elite, conceding just two goals in five matches while Chelsea struggle to keep clean sheets recently. Chelsea have the cleaner defensive sample at 0.6 conceded per match, which helps the Chelsea Win angle more than a raw possession edge. Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Key Data Signals

Chelsea Win evidence

City's defensive record is elite, conceding just two goals in five matches while Chelsea struggle to keep clean.

Chelsea have the cleaner defensive sample at 0.6 conceded per match, which helps the Chelsea Win angle more than a raw possession edge.

What To Watch In The Data

Chelsea Win notes

    Corners, cards and shots

    Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

    Chelsea5.6
    Avg corners for
    Manchester City7.4
    Chelsea10.6
    Avg total corners
    Manchester City10.8
    Chelsea1.8
    Avg yellow cards
    Manchester City0.6
    Chelsea18.4
    Avg shots
    Manchester City19.6
    Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetUK guide price · Model 69% vs implied 58% · edge +11.2 pts
    1.73
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    Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
    2
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    Over 4.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 47%
    1.8
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    Over 9.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.

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    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Chelsea4.2
    Avg goals scored
    Manchester City4.2
    Chelsea0.6
    Avg goals conceded
    Manchester City0.6
    Chelsea40%
    BTTS rate
    Manchester City60%
    Chelsea80%
    Over 2.5 goals
    Manchester City80%
    Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 56% · edge +22.2 pts
    1.8
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 58%
    2.75
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 88%
    1.22
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
    1.75
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    BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
    2
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%
    2
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickChelsea to WinBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 21% · edge +21.9 pts
    4.75
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
    1.8
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    Chelsea Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    3.1
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
    1.75
    Check odds @ 1.75
    Chelsea to Win is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Chelsea

    WWWWW
    Last 55W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 105W 0D 0L
    26 Apr 2026H Leeds1-0
    04 Apr 2026H Port Vale7-0
    07 Mar 2026A Wrexham4-2
    13 Feb 2026A Hull City4-0
    10 Jan 2026A Charlton5-1

    Manchester City

    WWWWW
    Last 55W 0D 0L
    Last 5 record
    Last 105W 0D 0L
    25 Apr 2026H Southampton2-1
    04 Apr 2026H Liverpool4-0
    07 Mar 2026A Newcastle3-1
    14 Feb 2026H Salford City2-0
    10 Jan 2026H Exeter City10-1
    Market aligned with main pickChelsea to WinBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 21% · edge +21.9 pts
    4.75
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    Chelsea Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    3.1
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    Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 73%
    1.62
    Check odds @ 1.62
    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    0Chelsea wins
    3Draws
    7Manchester City wins
    12 Apr 2026Chelsea v Manchester City0-3
    04 Jan 2026Manchester City v Chelsea1-1
    25 Jan 2025Manchester City v Chelsea3-1
    18 Aug 2024Chelsea v Manchester City0-2
    03 Aug 2024Manchester City v Chelsea4-2
    20 Apr 2024Manchester City v Chelsea1-0
    Market aligned with main pickChelsea to WinBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 21% · edge +21.9 pts
    4.75
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
    1.8
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    BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
    1.75
    Check odds @ 1.75
    The head-to-head sample gives context for Chelsea to Win, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    FA Cup

    Chelsea6
    Played
    Manchester City6
    Chelsea3.5
    Avg goals for
    Manchester City3.7
    Chelsea0.7
    Avg goals against
    Manchester City0.5
    Chelsea3
    Clean sheets
    Manchester City3
    Market aligned with main pickChelsea to WinBet365 guide price · Model 43% vs implied 21% · edge +21.9 pts
    4.75
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    Chelsea Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 54%
    3.1
    Check odds @ 3.1
    Season data supports Chelsea to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    80%Chelsea Over 2.5
    80%Manchester City Over 2.5
    3.3H2H avg goals
    The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Chelsea sit at 80% and Manchester City sit at 80% with the H2H average at 3.3 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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