The best bet to win big from Manchester City vs Chelsea

In what is a huge game in the race for both the title and the top four, with Manchester City and Chelsea relinquishing first and fourth spot in the table respectively yesterday, there’s a huge amount at stake at the Etihad Stadium.

With that in mind, we think we’ve found a bet that’s well worth considering ahead of the big clash, as City aim to exact revenge on a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge back in December.

The hosts are unsurprisingly strong favourites to do just that, with 12 wins from 13 at home in the league this season, while Chelsea have struggled on the road of late. Maurizio Sarri’s side have tasted back-to-back league defeats away from home, losing four of their last seven in the league and winning just three of nine in all competitions on their travels.

Though their record in this fixture is pretty strong in general, it’s difficult to oppose a home win in the outright markets as a result. While a price of 1.50 on that occurring may be appealing enough to some, looking into ways to boost those odds brings us to our top tip in a match that the bookies see guaranteeing goals.

The overs are a substantial favourite in the 2.5 goal line, despite the fact that each of the last four meetings between the teams has seen fewer than three goals scored. The odds on a repeat are tempting but the better bet may be to include a Manchester City win in your selection to accommodate for a slight increase in the potential number of goals scored between two strong attacking teams.

Over 3.5 goals is a rarity in this fixture after all, and the importance of the match could lead to a cagier affair than many expect, albeit an intriguing tactical battle. Therefore our tip is to back a Manchester City win with under 3.5 goals scored, with odds as high as 2.40 with Betway.