LiontipsManchester City vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 EFL Cup (November 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester City have not lost a game in the 2022-23 edition of the Champions League - with 14 points from four wins and two draws, the City team qualified for the playoffs from the top line in their group. In the last group game, Pep Guardiola's men beat Sevilla (3:1).
The Sky-Blues are currently in 2nd place in the Premier League with 32 points to their name. In the last match, they defeated Fulham (2:1) while being one man down since the 26th minute. Before that, Man City got a narrow win over Leicester City (1:0). They have the best attack in the league with 39 goals scored in 13 games.
Cancelois suspended. Mendy, Phillips, and Walker are out injured.
After 13 Premier League games, Chelsea sit in 7th place with 21 points. They are two points behind the top-5 and have a disappointing offensive record with only 17 goals delivered since the start of the season. The Blues got their last victory almost a month ago, over Aston Villa (2:0). Since then, they had two draws and two losses - after a devastating defeat to Brighton (1:4), Chelsea lost to Arsenal (0:1).
In the Champions League, however, the Blues secured the top-line finish and qualified for the last 16. Graham Potter's men won four out of six games and collected a total of 13 points. They also delivered a solid defensive performance, conceding under one goal per game on average. In the last group game, Chelsea defeated Dinamo Zagreb (2:1).
The Blues will be without Kante, Fofana, James, Chilwell, Chukwuemeka, and Arrizabalaga.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Both teams are unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Both sides have huge offensive potential, and in four of the previous five head-to-head games, both sides delivered goals. Our prediction is that there will be goals on both ends of the field.
Our prediction — both to score
The teams had intense schedules this autumn and are will probably rest some key players. We predict a close game, in which the winner will be decided by a shootout.
Second bet — draw
