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The pre-season features a match between two of the Premier League's biggest teams this weekend as Chelsea take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in a high-profile friendly encounter at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday. Both teams have built formidable squads and will look to prove their mettle this weekend.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Preview
Chelsea finished in sixth place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The Blues eased past Club America by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Manchester City, on the other hand, won the Premier League title last season and have been in impressive form over the past year. The Cityzens suffered a defeat on penalties against Barcelona in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea have a good historical record against Manchester City and have won 71 out of the 178 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Manchester City's 41 victories.
- Chelsea are winless in their last nine matches against Manchester City in all competitions, with their previous such victory coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League final in May 2021.
- Manchester City have suffered defeat in their last four matches in all competitions and have lost all three of their matches during their preseason campaign, conceding a total of nine goals during this period.
- Chelsea have experienced a mixed preseason campaign so far and have picked up one victory, one defeat, and one draw in their three matches so far.
Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction
Manchester City have been surprisingly ineffective during their preseason campaign and will need to work on their defense ahead of this game. James McAtee and Oscar Bobb have seized the initiative over the past month and will look to make the most of their opportunity this weekend.
Chelsea are in the midst of yet another transition and have plenty of work to do ahead of the new season. Manchester City are currently in better shape and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea
Manchester City vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Jack Grealish to score - Yes
