Manchester City – Chelsea FC betting tip
The FA Cup final is just one step away. But first, Manchester City and Chelsea face each other in the semi-final.
At Wembley Stadium, the Sky Blues will be looking to get rid of the frustration of Wednesday’s Champions League elimination.
It could now decide which direction the reigning treble winners’ season will take.
After all, they have only won one of the last four semi-finals in the FA Cup. That was last year against underdogs Sheffield United.
The Blues have just as much at stake. In the Premier League, they are lagging far behind their own standards. A cup win would secure them a place in the Europa League.
Due to the explosive nature of this match, my Manchester City Chelsea betting tip assumes a game with few goals
The prediction of the betting providers?
In recent years, both teams have faced each other several times in various competitions. Be it EFL Cup, League or Champions League.
Since the 2021 premier class final, however, the two clubs have gone their separate ways. It is therefore not surprising that the Skyblues are seen as the clear favorites in the Manchester City Chelsea betting tip by the sports betting providers
Analysis: Manchester City vs Chelsea
However, these are not easy days in the former industrial city. On the one hand, they have recently returned to the top of the table.
But during the week, they lost on penalties against their now old nemesis Real Madrid. And that was despite Guardiola’s team having a number of chances.
So the Citizens currently “only” have the championship and the FA Cup left. However, there is a risk that they will end up empty-handed
The same applies to the Blues. They are stuck in mid-table in the Premier League, but still have two catch-up games to play.
If they fail to qualify directly for international business via the traditional route, winning the cup is almost a must for them.
Stamford Bridge can’t really afford another season without international soccer
Analysis of odds
But according to the bookmakers at Bwin, the odds on the team advancing are relatively low. Before kick-off, the promotion odds for the Londoners in the Manchester City Chelsea betting tip are around 3.30.
However, it is also unlikely that the Skyblues will have to go all the way to penalties, as they did on Wednesday.
Betano Sportwetten has a prediction of 7.20 if the game is decided from the spot. In seven FA Cup ties so far, there has never been a draw after 90 minutes.
What there have been in the league this season, however, are games with goals on both sides. After seven games in a row in which this was not the case, this is an optimistic statistic.
If both teams meet in regular time in this semi-final, you can expect odds of around 1.60 with the bookies at Crazybuzzer
What does Chelsea have in the tank?
No question about it, the Londoners’ season has been very mixed. Again and again, experts are amazed at the fluctuations.
They only drew 2:2 against relegation candidates Burnley and Sheffield United, only to turn the game around late on against Manchester United a short time later or to demolish Everton 6:0.
The only constant this season has been Cole Palmer. The young Englishman has scored eleven goals in his last six competitive games for the Blues!
He is likely to be even more motivated against his old love. In the 4-4 draw in November, he scored the equalizer in the fifth minute of stoppage time
Manchester City at a crossroads
They have dominated at national level for years. But international titles, that’s what the Skyblues feel is just good enough.
Defending their title in the Premier League is now no longer possible following their quarter-final exit to Real Madrid. However, a domestic double is still possible for ManCity.
However, the FA Cup has not always been a good place for them. They have only won the cup twice under Pep Guardiola. Including the last edition.
Although they were also very lucky in 2019 and met Watford in the final. Either way, a place in the final and a possible Manchester derby could be balm for the soul
As already mentioned, the two teams have often crossed paths in recent years. The Skyblues have usually come out on top in the recent past.
This also applies to the FA Cup. In seven meetings so far, the Cityzens have won five times. In the 2021 semi-final, the Londoners narrowly came out on top with a 1-0 victory
At the same time, it is also the duel between the two tinkerers on the touchline. With both Spurs and Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino was often able to get the better of his colleague.
Out of eleven games between the two coaches with English teams, there were four draws and two wins for the Argentine’s teams
My Man City Chelsea tip:
It remains to be seen whether the Blues can spring another surprise. The fixture list certainly plays into their hands.
They had their last game on Monday night and should have much fresher legs than the Skyblues. With a lot at stake, I don’t expect either team to go on a storming run.
My Manchester City Chelsea betting tip is therefore: There will be less than 3.5 goals
