Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Chelsea v Manchester City
Premier League
K.O 16:00, Sky Sports 1
HEAD TO HEAD
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12 Aug 2012 FA Community Shield, Chelsea 2 – 3 Man City
21 Mar 2012 FA Cup, Man City 2 – 1 Chelsea
12 Dec 2011 League, Chelsea 2 – 1 Man City
20 Mar 2011 League, Chelsea 2 – 0 Man City
25 Sep 2010 League, Man City 1 – 0 Chelsea
27 Feb 2010 League, Chelsea 2 – 4 Man City
5 Dec 2009 League, Man City 2 – 1 Chelsea
15 Mar 2009 League, Chelsea 1 – 0 Man City
13 Sep 2008 League, Man City 1 – 3 Chelsea
27 Oct 2007 League, Man City 0 – 2 Chelsea
PREVIEW
All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge today when Rafael Benitez takes charge of his first game as interim Chelsea boss against table-toppers Manchester City.
Both sides come into this game on the back of disappointing midweek European fixtures. While the Blues were outclassed 3-0 by Juventus in Italy, leaving their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages hanging by a thread, City were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Madrid, eliminating them from the competition.
It was a big shock to see Roberto Di Matteo get the sack this week, but the London club have only one win in their last eight in all competitions. They are without a win in four league games, most recently losing 2-1 to West Brom at the Hawthorns last weekend.
City, despite struggling in Europe for the second year in a row, are the current league leaders and remain unbeaten in the league this season. The Citizens have scored in every away game this term bar one at West Ham. Captain Vincent Kompany is a major doubt and his involvement, or lack of, could influence the betting beforehand, highlighting just how key a player he is to Roberto Mancini.
It is expected to be a cagey affair where both sides will be focused on avoiding defeat. Both teams to score looks likely but has been priced up accordingly at around 1.4 on BETDAQ. If you are looking for bigger prices, the correct scores are appealing with 1-1 looking the bet to be on at 7.8.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back the 1-1 draw at 7.8 on BETDAQ: 2 points
Saturday -3.00 points
NOVEMBER RETURN TO DATE: -9.07 points
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