Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction, 8/18/2024 EPL Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 8/16/2024

Game: Chelsea vs Manchester City

Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

Location: Stamford Bridge in London, England

TV: Peacock

Chelsea (18-9-11 last season) will take on Manchester City (28-7-3 last year) at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The goalies who are expected to start are Filip Jorgensen for Chelsea and Ederson for Manchester City.

soccer picks Raheem Sterling Chelsea predictions best bet odds

Chelsea conceded 63 goals while conceding 1.66 goals per 90 min, and opponents accounted for 186 SoT on them. They earned 8 clean sheets, which put them at a percentage of 21.1 for the previous season. Chelsea earned 109 yellow cards for the previous season in addition to 4 red cards. The Blues had a rank of 5th in relation to expected goals with 74.5, and the squad's expected goals against were sitting at 58.1. For the prior year, the squad had an average of 1.66 pts per contest (63 points) and were ranked 7th in soccer with 51 assists. Their goal differential was 14 by way of 77 goals scored as well as 63 goals allowed. Chelsea tallied 125 saves and also earned a save% of 67.7 during the previous year.

Get all of our Free Soccer Picks

Manchester City had a total of 96 goals and this squad's xG for the previous season was at 80.5. The team's goals against per 90 minutes was at 0.89 with 76 saves, and they tallied 13 clean sheets. For the season, Man City had a save % of 71.6 (109 SoT against), and sat at 1st in the league with 91 points. Manchester City ranked 2nd in goals relinquished having 34, and the difference in goals sat at 62. Manchester City had a clean sheet % of 34.2 during the previous year as well as 53 yellow cards. The Citizens averaged 2.4 points per contest while having 69 assists and 2 red cards.

The man who will protect the net for Chelsea will be Filip Jorgensen. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.57 (77 total goals surrendered) and his save % is 72.1. Jorgensen (17-14-18 record in his career) has accumulated 10 shutouts, which gives him a 20.4% shutout rate. Jorgensen has played for 4,410 mins and has accumulated 175 saves in his pro soccer career. The goalkeeper hailing from Sweden has had 251 shots tried at him in 49 career starts.

Ederson will be looking after the net for Manchester City. He has given up 0.79 goals per 90 and he has a record of 227-50-46. Ederson has recorded 140 shutouts while defending 830 shots against him in 28,767 minutes throughout his career. During his professional soccer career, Ederson has given up 254 goals while tallying 579 saves in 323 starting assignments. He sports a save % of 72.0 and his clean sheet rate sits at 43.3%.

Cole Palmer is a member of the team you are going to want to keep your eye on for Chelsea. The forward representing England has tallied 22 goals scored in 3,111 mins played. Palmer has had a starting assignment in 32 contests in his career while scoring 0.64 G/90. He has 12 assists while tallying 8 yellow cards during his pro soccer career.

Manchester City is being led by Erling Haaland, who should keep defenses up at night. The forward born in Norway has totaled 13,754 minutes and has earned 156 goals. He averages 1.02 goals per 90 minutes and has been given a starting assignment in 153 matches during his soccer career. He has accumulated 17 yellow card warnings so far in his pro soccer career and has helped on a goal 38 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Chelsea

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get all of Today's Free Soccer Picks

Get all of Today's Expert Soccer Picks

Start:	January 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Expert:	Scott Spreitzer
Free $60 Account Sign Up

Chelsea vs Manchester City Prediction, 8/18/2024 EPL Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

Most Recent Soccer Picks