How we got to 61%
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Last 5, oldest first
Manchester City
All games
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Chelsea
All games
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Both teams to score
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GB-licensed bookmakersManchester City v Chelsea: prediction and result
Manchester City hosted Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday 4 January, and it finished 1–1.
Manchester City are in strong form: 4 won, 1 drawn and 0 lost from their last 5, 13 points from a possible 15. They have scored 11 and conceded 1 in that run. Their last game was a 0–0 draw away at Sunderland.
Chelsea are in mixed form: 1 won, 3 drawn and 1 lost from their last 5, 6 points from a possible 15. They have scored 7 and conceded 6 in that run. Their last game was a 2–2 draw at home to AFC Bournemouth.
The best prices across 3 UK bookmakers are 1.48 for Man City, 5.00 for the draw and 6.00 for Chelsea. The bookmakers make Manchester City favourites, at about 65% once the margin is taken out.
Our prediction: Manchester City to win, with a 61% chance. The market puts it at 64% and our match model at 56%, and blending those with recent form gives 61%. The best price, 1.48 at bet365, is shorter than our fair price of 1.65. The pick lost.
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