Man City vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h

Manchester City has a tough task ahead as they try to bounce back from their disappointment in the Champions League. They’re heading to Wembley to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.

Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a tough loss to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, crushing their dreams of winning a double treble. Now, they need to shake off that disappointment and focus on the FA Cup.

Chelsea, on the other hand, are returning to Wembley for the first time since their defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. They’ve been a bit up and down lately, but they’ve managed to avoid defeat against City in their previous encounters this season.

Keep an eye on Cole Palmer from City, though. He’s been in top form lately, and he’ll be eager to prove himself against his former team.

Game Details

When and Where

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is happening at 5:15 pm BST on Saturday, April 20, 2024. It’s all set to take place at Wembley Stadium in London.

How to Watch

If you’re tuning in on TV, you can catch the game on BBC One starting at 4:45 pm. For those preferring online streaming, BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer offer live streaming services, and they’re both free with a subscription.

Team Updates

Manchester City

For City, most of their players are ready for the game, with only John Stones having some limitations, playing just 10 minutes in the last match against Madrid. Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne came off upon request, as confirmed by Guardiola.

Chelsea

Chelsea might see the return of Enzo Fernandez and Axel Disasi for the upcoming game. They were absent during Monday’s victory against Everton with a score of 6-0. However, several players including Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku, Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Levi Colwill are expected to be sidelined.

Prediction

Chelsea might have been relieved seeing City go to penalties recently, but it’s tough to bet against Guardiola bouncing back after a cup defeat. The prediction favors Manchester City with a score of 2-1.

Head-to-Head History

• Chelsea Wins: 74
• Draws: 41
• Manchester City Wins: 65

Latest Odds

• Manchester City to Win: 11/20
• Chelsea to Win: 19/4
  (Odds via Be365 and subject to change.)