# Chelsea vs Man City Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Lineups, How to Watch — Premier League 2025-26

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chelsea-vs-man-city-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-04-12  
Updated: 2026-04-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge promises to be electric. **Chelsea host Manchester City** in a Premier League clash that carries massive implications — Champions League qualification on one side, title ambitions on the other. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff.

## Chelsea vs Man City Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Chelsea vs Manchester City |
| **Date & Time** | April 12, 2026 – 4:30 PM BST / 11:30 AM ET |
| **Venue** | Stamford Bridge, London |
| **Competition** | Premier League – Gameweek 32 |
| **Referee** | Chris Kavanagh |
| **Prediction** | Chelsea 1–3 Man City |

## Why This Match Matters

Man City sit **six points behind league leaders Arsenal** but hold two games in hand — including Sunday’s visit to west London — and arrive with enormous momentum after recent cup victories over Arsenal and Liverpool.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mcnn.jpg)

Chelsea, meanwhile, are battling for a **top-five finish and Champions League qualification**, but have lost four of their last five Premier League games [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea-vs-man-city-preview-predictions-lineups-4-12-26), making this a must-not-lose situation at home.

## Head-to-Head & Form

The Blues have been beaten by City in **four of the last five meetings at Stamford Bridge** — the other ending in a wild 4–4 draw — and haven’t beaten City in the Premier League since **May 2021**. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea-vs-man-city-preview-predictions-lineups-4-12-26)

**Chelsea Recent Form:** L L L L W (PL & cups) **Man City Recent Form:** W W W D W

## Team News & Injuries

| Club | Absentees |
| --- | --- |
| **Chelsea** | James, Chalobah, Colwill (all injured), Jörgensen (groin), Gittens (hamstring), Mudryk (suspended – doping), Enzo Fernández (internally suspended) |
| **Man City** | Rúben Dias (out), Gvardiol (out), John Stones (doubtful) |

Chelsea’s defensive injury crisis is a serious concern — Khusanov and former Blue Marc Guéhi are expected to partner in City’s central defence. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea-vs-man-city-preview-predictions-lineups-4-12-26)

## Predicted Lineups

**Chelsea (4-2-3-1):** Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Estêvão, Palmer, Neto; Pedro

**Man City (4-2-3-1):** Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly; Rodri, Silva; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

## Match Prediction

Rayan Cherki is in scintillating form, Antoine Semenyo continues to impress, and Erling Haaland’s hat-trick against Liverpool in the FA Cup looks set to reignite the Norwegian’s momentum for the title run-in. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea-vs-man-city-preview-predictions-lineups-4-12-26) With Chelsea’s defence so depleted, City look dangerous all over the pitch.

**Our Pick: Chelsea 1–3 Manchester City** ✅

For the latest [Premier League standings and stats, visit the official Premier League website](https://www.premierleague.com/tables).

## How to Watch

| Country | TV / Stream |
| --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL, Sky GO |
| 🇺🇸 USA | USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | FOX Mexico, FOX One |

Also read: [Premier League Top Scorers 2025-26 – Full Golden Boot Race](https://technosports.co.in) | [Man City vs Arsenal Title Race – Who Will Win the Premier League?](https://technosports.co.in)

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Chelsea vs Man City kick off on April 12?**

The match kicks off at **4:30 PM BST / 11:30 AM ET** at Stamford Bridge, London.

### **Q2. Is Erling Haaland playing against Chelsea?**

Yes. Haaland is expected to lead the line for City and is in strong form after scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals.