Manchester City vs Chelsea — match preview

Premier LeagueSaturday, 12 December 2026Etihad Stadium

Manchester City

15:00

Kick-off
Chelsea
WWWWL
DLWWL

Last five results, oldest on the left, newest on the right.

Man City at homeChelsea awayFull head-to-head

Card outlook

Card Volatility Rating
  • Man City54.3High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea56.6High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

Combined 111 of 200average 55.5High

In 2025/26, of the 330 matches where both sides had played five or more, the 52 whose two teams averaged 54 or more before kick-off produced 4.5 cards a game, with 4+ cards in two of three (65%); the other 278 averaged 3.9, with 4+ in 56%.

  • Man City

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Chelsea

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Man City41.2Low

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea61.4High

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

Combined 103 of 200average 51.3Medium

  • Man City43.5Medium

    Based on 653 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea48.9Medium

    Based on 653 matches with card data.

Combined 92 of 200average 46.2Medium

Card Volatility Rating scores how card-heavy a team’s Premier League matches have been, 0 to 100, from its cards per game, its share of 4+ card matches, its away form and its late cards. Bands: High 54–100 · Medium 43–53.9 · Low 0–42.9.

Every team’s rating
  • 4+ cards were shown in 7 of Chelsea's 8 league matches this season
  • 8 of Manchester City's 14 cards this season came after the 70th minute
  • 8 of Chelsea's 18 cards this season came after the 70th minute

Key trends

From past matches
Goals
Over 2.5 goals in 9 of Manchester City's last 10 home league games
Both teams to score
Both teams scored in 7 of Manchester City's last 10 home league games
Cards
Combined Card Volatility: 111 of 200 (average 55.5, High), from 7 matches each with card data. In 2025/26, the 52 matches whose two teams averaged 54+ before kick-off had 4.5 cards a game, 4+ in 65%; the other 278 had 3.9, 4+ in 56%
Form & context
Manchester City scored first in 6 of their 8 league matches this season
Head-to-head
Manchester City won 7 of the last 10 meetings

One line per topic, the one that stands out most against a typical Premier League side; each line names the matches behind it.

Season comparison

Premier League
Season comparison, 2026/27Scored per game: Man City 2.5, Chelsea 2.1. Conceded per game: Man City 1.1, Chelsea 1.9. Clean sheets: Man City 38%, Chelsea 13%. Both teams scored: Man City 63%, Chelsea 63%. Corners per game: Man City 5.8, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Man City 1.6, Chelsea 2.1.2.5Scored per game2.11.1Conceded per game1.938%Clean sheets13%63%Both teams scored63%5.8Corners per game5.61.6Yellows per game2.1

Based on 8 Manchester City and 8 Chelsea matches, Premier League, this season.

Season comparison, Last 3 seasonsScored per game: Man City 2.0, Chelsea 1.7. Conceded per game: Man City 1.0, Chelsea 1.3. Clean sheets: Man City 38%, Chelsea 25%. Both teams scored: Man City 54%, Chelsea 61%. Corners per game: Man City 6.3, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Man City 1.7, Chelsea 2.7.2.0Scored per game1.71.0Conceded per game1.338%Clean sheets25%54%Both teams scored61%6.3Corners per game5.91.7Yellows per game2.7

Based on 84 Manchester City and 84 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 3 seasons.

Based on 46 of 84 Manchester City and 46 of 84 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Season comparison, Last 5 seasonsScored per game: Man City 2.2, Chelsea 1.6. Conceded per game: Man City 1.0, Chelsea 1.4. Clean sheets: Man City 36%, Chelsea 24%. Both teams scored: Man City 56%, Chelsea 59%. Corners per game: Man City 6.3, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Man City 1.6, Chelsea 2.6.2.2Scored per game1.61.0Conceded per game1.436%Clean sheets24%56%Both teams scored59%6.3Corners per game5.91.6Yellows per game2.6

Based on 160 Manchester City and 160 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 5 seasons.

Based on 46 of 160 Manchester City and 46 of 160 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 156 of 160 Manchester City and 156 of 160 Chelsea matches with card data.

Season comparison, All timeScored per game: Man City 1.9, Chelsea 1.8. Conceded per game: Man City 1.0, Chelsea 1.0. Clean sheets: Man City 37%, Chelsea 40%. Both teams scored: Man City 50%, Chelsea 49%. Corners per game: Man City 5.7, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Man City 1.6, Chelsea 1.9.1.9Scored per game1.81.0Conceded per game1.037%Clean sheets40%50%Both teams scored49%5.7Corners per game5.61.6Yellows per game1.9

Based on 958 Manchester City and 996 Chelsea matches, Premier League, all time.

Based on 63 of 958 Manchester City and 61 of 996 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 654 of 958 Manchester City and 654 of 996 Chelsea matches with card data.

Last 10 results

League, this season and last
Man CityW7 D1 L2 · 22 scored, 12 conceded
Man City, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W7 D1 L2 · 22 scored, 12 conceded. 19 May 2026, away at Bournemouth: drew 1–1; 24 May 2026, home to Aston Villa: lost 1–2; 23 Aug 2026, home to Bournemouth: won 2–1; 28 Aug 2026, away at Crystal Palace: won 4–1; 5 Sept 2026, home to Coventry: won 1–0; 13 Sept 2026, away at Man Utd: won 1–0; 20 Sept 2026, home to Sunderland: won 5–3; 11 Oct 2026, away at Liverpool: won 3–0; 17 Oct 2026, home to Ipswich: won 3–2; 24 Oct 2026, away at Aston Villa: lost 1–2.19 May 2026 · at Bournemouth · drew 1–1D1–124 May 2026 · v Aston Villa · lost 1–2L1–223 Aug 2026 · v Bournemouth · won 2–1W2–128 Aug 2026 · at Crystal Palace · won 4–1W4–15 Sept 2026 · v Coventry · won 1–0W1–013 Sept 2026 · at Man Utd · won 1–0W1–020 Sept 2026 · v Sunderland · won 5–3W5–311 Oct 2026 · at Liverpool · won 3–0W3–017 Oct 2026 · v Ipswich · won 3–2W3–224 Oct 2026 · at Aston Villa · lost 1–2L1–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Man City, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Aston Villa (A)1–2L
17 Oct 2026Ipswich (H)3–2W
11 Oct 2026Liverpool (A)3–0W
20 Sept 2026Sunderland (H)5–3W
13 Sept 2026Man Utd (A)1–0W
5 Sept 2026Coventry (H)1–0W
28 Aug 2026Crystal Palace (A)4–1W
23 Aug 2026Bournemouth (H)2–1W
24 May 2026Aston Villa (H)1–2L
19 May 2026Bournemouth (A)1–1D
ChelseaW5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded. 19 May 2026, home to Tottenham: won 2–1; 24 May 2026, away at Sunderland: lost 1–2; 24 Aug 2026, away at Fulham: won 3–2; 30 Aug 2026, home to Brighton: won 4–3; 6 Sept 2026, away at Arsenal: lost 1–2; 12 Sept 2026, home to Hull City: drew 2–2; 18 Sept 2026, away at Brentford: lost 0–3; 10 Oct 2026, home to Bournemouth: won 5–1; 17 Oct 2026, away at Everton: won 2–0; 24 Oct 2026, home to Tottenham: lost 0–2.19 May 2026 · v Tottenham · won 2–1W2–124 May 2026 · at Sunderland · lost 1–2L1–224 Aug 2026 · at Fulham · won 3–2W3–230 Aug 2026 · v Brighton · won 4–3W4–36 Sept 2026 · at Arsenal · lost 1–2L1–212 Sept 2026 · v Hull City · drew 2–2D2–218 Sept 2026 · at Brentford · lost 0–3L0–310 Oct 2026 · v Bournemouth · won 5–1W5–117 Oct 2026 · at Everton · won 2–0W2–024 Oct 2026 · v Tottenham · lost 0–2L0–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Chelsea, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Tottenham (H)0–2L
17 Oct 2026Everton (A)2–0W
10 Oct 2026Bournemouth (H)5–1W
18 Sept 2026Brentford (A)0–3L
12 Sept 2026Hull City (H)2–2D
6 Sept 2026Arsenal (A)1–2L
30 Aug 2026Brighton (H)4–3W
24 Aug 2026Fulham (A)3–2W
24 May 2026Sunderland (A)1–2L
19 May 2026Tottenham (H)2–1W

Goal timing

By 15-minute band
Man City22 scored, 12 conceded
Man City: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 1, conceded 2; 16–30 minutes: scored 5, conceded 2; 31–45 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 5, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 3, conceded 1; 76–90 minutes: scored 6, conceded 1.44881–15 min · scored 1, conceded 216–30 min · scored 5, conceded 231–45 min · scored 2, conceded 246–60 min · scored 5, conceded 461–75 min · scored 3, conceded 176–90 min · scored 6, conceded 10153045607590
Chelsea20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 7, conceded 0; 16–30 minutes: scored 1, conceded 4; 31–45 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 4, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 5, conceded 3; 76–90 minutes: scored 1, conceded 5.44881–15 min · scored 7, conceded 016–30 min · scored 1, conceded 431–45 min · scored 2, conceded 246–60 min · scored 4, conceded 461–75 min · scored 5, conceded 376–90 min · scored 1, conceded 50153045607590

From the matches in Last 10 results: 10 Man City and 10 Chelsea.

Show the numbers
Goals by 15-minute band: Man City and Chelsea
MinutesMan City scoredMan City concededChelsea scoredChelsea conceded
1–151270
16–305214
31–452222
46–605444
61–753153
76–906115

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings
Man City wins
3
Draws
2
Chelsea wins
0

Wins, draws and losses are read from Manchester City’s side, as are the result badges on each meeting.

Based on 5 Premier League meetings, the most recent before this fixture.

Head-to-head results; result column from Manchester City's side
HomeScoreAwayResult
Chelsea0–3Man CityW
Man City1–1ChelseaD
Man City3–1ChelseaW
Chelsea0–2Man CityW
Man City1–1ChelseaD

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