| Chelsea wins | Draw | Manchester City wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 4.1 | 1.688 |
| Chelsea | Manchester City |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea
| LAST GAME: Manchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10 AM EDT
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Competition: FA Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Chelsea vs Manchester City | Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10 AM EDT |
| Chelsea odds | +330 |
| Manchester City odds | -130 |
| Draw | +270 |
| Over 2 | -286 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Chelsea vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Chelsea Team News
Not a lot is going right for Chelsea at the moment. They’ve won just once in their last five games across all competitions and currently sit ninth in the Premier League table.
While they may not be able to play in Europe next season, they still have a chance to salvage part of their season by lifting the FA Cup. Across their last five matches, the Blues have scored just three goals, while conceding eight.
Most recently, they played out a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the league. In that game, midfielder Enzo Fernandez was one of the standout performers, completing 93% of his passes and recording perfect shooting accuracy. The Argentine also scored the team’s only goal.
Robert Sanchez, Alejandro Garnacho, Estevao, Jamie Gittens, and Pedro Neto are all doubtful.
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City booked their place in the final with a 2-1 win over Southampton in the semifinal. They are also unbeaten in their last five outings.
City’s most recent result was an emphatic 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, in which they had 73% of the ball and controlled the game throughout. Their territorial dominance translated into 15 shots and an xG of 1.66.
They also recorded 40 touches inside the opposition box, highlighting their constant attacking intent. Even their 89% passing accuracy reinforced how comfortably they controlled the game.
Guardiola’s main concern heading into this final is the absence of Rodri, who remains sidelined through injury.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win the final
- Odds: -256 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City
Man City should win the final. Should the game be level after 90 minutes, it proceeds to extra time and potentially penalties. This pick covers the match result, including extra time and penalties.
Given the current gap in form between the two sides, this is almost a no-brainer. Guardiola’s men are still heavily involved in the Premier League title race with Arsenal and should put their best foot forward at Wembley as well.
Chelsea’s season, meanwhile, has been sporadic, to say the least. They were unable to beat City in either league meeting this season. Overall, the Cityzens have defeated the Blues in 27 of their last 46 encounters, with seven ending in draws. They’re also unbeaten in their last 14 games against the London club.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -137 (20Bet)
Both teams should find the net in this matchup. City have a dream attacking lineup, led by Erling Haaland (40 goals across all competitions), with Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki playing supporting roles (seven combined goal contributions in the FA Cup).
Chelsea, meanwhile, are expected to rely on Joao Pedro, who has already scored twice in this competition. Liam Delap leads the club in assists with three.
Two of the last three meetings between these sides have seen both teams score.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN (USA)
- Sportsnet (Canada)
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