Stadium: Stamford Bridge (London)
Referee: Anthony Taylor
18.08.2024 18:30
Prediction for the EPL match which will take place on August 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!Chelsea
At the end of the previous season, Chelsea produced a great winning streak. Thanks to the positive results, the Aristocrats eventually collected 63 points and took sixth place in the standings, which gives them a ticket to the Europa League. However, the Londoners will play in the Conference League, as the first tournament went to MU for winning the FA Cup. Chelsea had a change of coach: instead of Mauricio Pochettino came Enzo Maresca. Under the leadership of the Italian, the Londoners played six friendlies - one win, two draws and three defeats.
Manchester City
Manchester City again defended the champion title of the EPL. In the decisive stage of the previous campaign, the team again left Arsenal with nothing and beat the latter by two points. The club managed to hold the first official match in the new campaign - winning the Super Cup of England. The Citizens faced Manchester United for the trophy and were stronger than their neighbors in a penalty shootout.
Expert Betting Tips
Manchester City are the favorites. Chelsea is still getting used to the new ideas of Enzo Mareschi, the team will need some time to play. The Citizens have a great winning streak in EPL of nine matches, in which they scored at least two goals. We expect the reigning English champions to take three points in the first leg, but once again they will not be able to keep their gates dry.