Match analysis
EnglandPremier League
Manchester City vs Chelsea — live score & stats
Manchester City against Chelsea in the Premier League (England) on 4th January 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Premier League clash.
Match Timeline
T. Reijnders⚽
Estêvão🔄J. Gvardiol🔄Reece James🟨Rúben Dias🟨J. Acheampong🔄Joao Pedro🔄T. Reijnders🔄Matheus Nunes🟨Liam Delap🟨R. Dias🔄E. Fernandez⚽Bernardo Silva🟨Enzo Fernández🟨Match Statistics
Form & key stats
Per game
Manchester City at home vs Chelsea away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +116Manchester City
- Venue edge
- +225Manchester City
| Manchester CityHome | Rating | ChelseaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,780 | Overall | 1,664 |
| 1,829 | Match venue | 1,604 |
| 1,829 | At home | 1,665 |
| 1,704 | Away | 1,604 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,668 | Attack | 1,568 |
| 1,687 | Defence | 1,623 |
| 1,732 | Home attack | 1,583 |
| 1,586 | Away attack | 1,536 |
| 1,665 | Home defence | 1,627 |
| 1,685 | Away defence | 1,579 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,635 | Goal environment | 2,030 |
| 2,323 | Home goals | 1,770 |
| 1,812 | Away goals | 1,760 |
| 1,528 | Possession | 1,530 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,531 | Set-piece attack | 1,515 |
| 1,530 | Set-piece defence | 1,515 |
| 1,609 | Close games | 1,607 |
| 1,833 | Winning margin | 1,682 |
The venue row sets Manchester City at home against Chelsea on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.