Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City

Current streaks

Recent form

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a notable defensive vulnerability evident in their pre-season friendlies. The Blues have managed only one win in their last six matches, conceding a concerning 13 goals while scoring 10. Their defensive frailties are particularly highlighted in two high-scoring encounters: a 4-2 loss to Manchester City and a 4-1 defeat against Celtic. On a positive note, Chelsea's attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in all but one of these games. The team's matches have been goal-fests, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Despite these pre-season struggles, it's worth noting that Chelsea finished third in the previous league campaign, suggesting they have the quality to potentially overcome these defensive issues as they head into the new season.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form shows a concerning trend, with three consecutive losses followed by a draw, a win, and another draw in their last six matches. The team has been involved in several high-scoring games, particularly notable are the 7-goal thriller against Celtic (3-4) and the 6-goal match against Chelsea (4-2). Their defensive record is worrying, having conceded 14 goals in 6 games and failing to keep a single clean sheet. However, their attacking prowess remains strong, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in all of their recent matches, and 83% of the games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, open contests. Despite these mixed results, it's important to note that most of these games were friendlies, and their competitive form will be clearer once the league season begins.

Recent home/away form

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent home form presents a mixed picture with some notable highlights. In their last six home games, they've managed three wins, two draws, and one loss, showcasing inconsistency but also resilience. The standout performance was undoubtedly the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham in the Premier League, demonstrating their potential for high-scoring encounters. This is further supported by the fact that 83% of these games saw over 2.5 goals, with Chelsea averaging an impressive 2.33 goals per game. However, their defensive record is somewhat concerning, conceding in 67% of matches and suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Celtic in a friendly. Despite this, Chelsea maintained two clean sheets and ended their competitive season on a high with back-to-back Premier League wins at home.

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent away form has been exceptional, with an impressive run of five consecutive wins and one draw in their last six matches. The team has been particularly potent in attack, scoring an remarkable 19 goals in these six games, averaging 3.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid as well, conceding only 5 goals and keeping 4 clean sheets. Notably, City has won their last four away Premier League matches without conceding a single goal, demonstrating their defensive prowess on the road. The team has been involved in several high-scoring games, with three matches seeing 4 or more goals scored by City alone (4-0 vs Fulham, 4-0 vs Brighton, and 4-2 vs Crystal Palace). Their only non-win in this stretch was a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level even away from home.