Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction and Tips - 5 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 5:30PM | Published: Dec 29, 2025, 12:20AM
Manchester City will take on Chelsea in Premier League action at Etihad Stadium on Monday, with kick-off at 4:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Manchester City vs Chelsea game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Manchester City vs Chelsea Premier League match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives Manchester City a 63.2% chance of winning, Chelsea a 17.7% chance of winning, and the draw a 19.1% chance of happening.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Manchester City $1.48, Chelsea $5.75, Draw $5.00
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.36, Under $3.20
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Manchester City at $1.48 and Chelsea at $5.75.
Lastly, Bet365 currently has odds of $5.00 for a draw if you think both sides will be level after 90 minutes.
The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.36 for the over and $3.20 for the under.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Betting Tips
Stats Insider's Manchester City vs Chelsea best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Betting on Chelsea to win is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 2.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($3.20) that are available from Bet365.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Manchester City vs Chelsea match on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Manchester City vs Chelsea game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every Premier League match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: Essential Details
The Premier League match-up between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:30am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Manchester City vs Chelsea
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 4:30am AEDT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Manchester City vs Chelsea predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our Premier League tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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