Manchester City vs Chelsea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

Manchester City

W W W W D

1st place in English Premier League

1-0

21/05/2023 11:00

Chelsea

L W D L L

12th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Chelsea on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manchester City vs Chelsea preview before placing your bet.

Manchester City will face Chelsea in English Premier League on May 21, 2023 at 11:00.
Manchester City are currently 1st with 89 points after 38 matches.
Chelsea sit 12th with 44 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.22.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-05-21

Manchester City vs Chelsea - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Chelsea

2023-05-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	89	38	28	5	5	94	33	61
02 Arsenal	84	38	26	6	6	88	43	45
03 Manchester United	75	38	23	6	9	58	43	15
04 Newcastle United	71	38	19	14	5	68	33	35
05 Liverpool	67	38	19	10	9	75	47	28
06 Brighton Hove Albion	62	38	18	8	12	72	53	19
07 Aston Villa	61	38	18	7	13	51	46	5
08 Tottenham Hotspur	60	38	18	6	14	70	63	7
09 Brentford	59	38	15	14	9	58	46	12
10 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	55	53	2
11 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	40	49	-9
12 Chelsea	44	38	11	11	16	38	47	-9
13 Wolves	41	38	11	8	19	31	58	-27
14 West Ham United	40	38	11	7	20	42	55	-13
15 AFC Bournemouth	39	38	11	6	21	37	71	-34
16 Nottingham Forest	38	38	9	11	18	38	68	-30
17 Everton	36	38	8	12	18	34	57	-23
18 Leicester City	34	38	9	7	22	51	68	-17
19 Leeds United	31	38	7	10	21	48	78	-30
20 Southampton	25	38	6	7	25	36	73	-37

Head To Head

08/01/2023 12:30

Manchester City

4 - 0

Chelsea

ENG FAC

05/01/2023 16:00

Chelsea

0 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

09/11/2022 16:00

Manchester City

2 - 0

Chelsea

ENG LC

15/01/2022 08:30

Manchester City

1 - 0

Chelsea

ENG PR

25/09/2021 07:30

Chelsea

0 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

29/05/2021 15:00

Manchester City

0 - 1

Chelsea

UEFA CL

Manchester City

50%

Draw

Chelsea

50%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

17/05/2023 15:00

Manchester City 4 - 0 Real Madrid

UEFA CL

14/05/2023 09:00

Everton 0 - 3 Manchester City

ENG PR

09/05/2023 15:00

Real Madrid 1 - 1 Manchester City

UEFA CL

06/05/2023 10:00

Manchester City 2 - 1 Leeds United

ENG PR

03/05/2023 15:00

Manchester City 3 - 0 West Ham United

ENG PR

30/04/2023 09:00

Fulham 1 - 2 Manchester City

ENG PR

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Chelsea

13/05/2023 10:00

Chelsea 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

06/05/2023 10:00

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 3 Chelsea

ENG PR

02/05/2023 15:00

Arsenal 3 - 1 Chelsea

ENG PR

26/04/2023 14:45

Chelsea 0 - 2 Brentford

ENG PR

18/04/2023 15:00

Chelsea 0 - 2 Real Madrid

UEFA CL

15/04/2023 10:00

Chelsea 1 - 2 Brighton Hove Albion

ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Manchester City

Chelsea

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

26 (68%)12 (32%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

17 (45%)21 (55%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Chelsea

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

/Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Chelsea

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

15.79 avg / game

Blocked

153 total

Avg. 4.37

Chelsea

Total shots

12.68 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 3.82

Manchester City Pass Chelsea

Total passes

24799

Avg. 653 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

20693

Avg. 545 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

Played games

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.26

6.29

239

Corners

209

5.50

16.11

612

Throw-ins

723

19.03

1.39

Offsides

1.95

1.66

GK saves

119

3.13

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.16

2.13

0.03

0.08

9.13

347

Fouls

397

10.45

12.21

464

Tackles

716

18.84

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How We Build the Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester City vs Chelsea on 21 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manchester City vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Manchester City and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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