The last time these two sides met at the Etihad, they played out a gripping stalemate in January. This time, a struggling Chelsea returns to action at Stamford Bridge to face a Manchester City side chasing the league leaders.

Its Premier League action on Sunday, April 12, as City travels to London to face a Chelsea side that has failed to register a win in their last three EPL home outings. The Blues boss Liam Rosenior will be aiming to refocus his team after a run of four defeats in their previous six games.

 

📈Team Form 📉

 

🔹 Chelsea: Struggling at home with only two wins in their last six games at Stamford Bridge.

🔸 Manchester City: Solid on the road with only one defeat in their last seven away matches.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 The last meeting between Chelsea and City was in January 2026, and it ended in a 1-1 draw.

🔥 Chelsea has remained undefeated in 32 of their last 40 home matches across all competitions.

🔥 City has kept a clean sheet in 40% of their last 30 away games, showing great defensive resilience.

🔥 Manchester City has won 68% of their previous 40 matches during this competitive campaign.

🔥 This match serves as a crucial clash for both clubs as the Premier League enters its critical phase.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔵Chelsea | Form: D🟡L🔴L🔴L🔴L🔴W🟢:

 

Liam Rosenior's side enters this clash searching for momentum, looking to snap a winless run that has seen them lose six of their last 12 fixtures.

With a squad featuring stars like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández, they must find a way to improve an attack currently averaging 1.71 goals per match.

Sitting in 6th spot, this fixture against the defending champions is a strategic test of their ability to compete with the league's elite.

 

🟢Manchester City | Form: W🟢L🔴D🟡L🔴W🟢W🟢:

 

Pep Guardiola's men are looking to maintain their title charge, boasting a potent attack that averages exactly two goals per game this season.

Despite the pressure of the title race, the Cityzens boast clinical finishers like Erling Haaland and the creative spark of Phil Foden.

With the margin for error tightening at the top, securing three points in London this weekend is a top priority for the technical bench.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Chelsea (possible):

Sánchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato, Fernández, Caicedo, James, Palmer, Pedro, Garnacho.

 

🟢Manchester City (possible):

Donnarumma, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Guéhi, Dias, Rodri, Silva, Cherki, Foden, Haaland, Semenyo.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Cole Palmer—The former City player, now the star man for the Blues, will be hoping he once again reminds his former side what they missed out on when they decided he was surplus to requirements.

✨ Enzo Fernández—The midfielder salvaged a point for Chelsea in stoppage time last time and will be vital in the engine room.

✨ Erling Haaland—Arrives in fearsome form for the visitors, spearheading an attack that has already netted 60 league goals.

✨ Antoine Semenyo—Expected to lead the line alongside Haaland and pose a constant threat to the Chelsea backline.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Chelsea/Home to win = 3.21

💵 Manchester City/Away to win = 2.24

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.51

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.58

 

This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a resilient City side faces a Chelsea team desperate to rediscover their winning touch at home.

With both teams viewing this as a vital step toward their season goals, Stamford Bridge is set for a compelling Premier League night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

🔗 You can follow the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game here on MSport.

 

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The last time Girona triumphed at the Bernabeu was back in February 2019. Only this time, a resilient Los Blancos, desperate to close a seven-point gap at the top, return to action at the Bernabeu to face a Girona side that has picked up 15 points from 15 away games.

Real Madrid saw their La Liga title hopes take a huge hit last weekend, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mallorca. This result leaves Los Blancos sitting second, seven points behind leaders Barcelona, with only eight league games remaining.

It’s La Liga action on Friday, April 10, as Girona travels to Madrid to face Real Madrid, which has won 13 of its 15 home league matches. Los Blancos boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be aiming to refocus his team after recent league and European reverses.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Real Madrid: Won 13 and lost two of their 15 league matches at the Bernabeu this season.

🔸 Girona: Picked up six points from their last three games, including a recent win over Villarreal.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Real Madrid has won eight of their previous 13 matches against Girona in all competitions.

🔥 It was 1-1 when the pair locked horns in the reverse game earlier this season.

🔥 Real Madrid dropped only six points from a possible 45 at the Bernabeu during their current league campaign.

🔥 Jude Bellingham has yet to play more than 45 minutes since his return from injury, but is set to start.

🔥 This match serves as a crucial clash for both sides ahead of the final eight league games.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

⚪Real Madrid | La Liga Form: 🔴🔴🟢🟢🟢🔴:

 

Alvaro Arbeloa's side enters this clash with serious ground to make up, looking to close a seven-point gap on league leaders Barcelona in front of their home fans.

With a squad featuring seasoned veterans like Dani Carvajal and clinical finishers like Kylian Mbappe, they provide a stern test for any visiting Catalan outfit.

Having lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the first leg, this fixture against domestic opposition is a strategic move to regain momentum for their Champions League trip.

 

🔴Girona | La Liga Form: 🟡🔴🟡🟢🔴🟢:

 

Michel's men are looking to build on an impressive result after beating Villarreal 1-0 and moving eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Despite the absence of the injured Marc-André ter Stegen and Donny van de Beek, the Whites and Reds still boast experienced heads like Daley Blind and Ivan Martin.

With a mid-table finish likely and a Champions League second leg looming for their opponents, finding their rhythm in Madrid this week is a top priority for the technical bench.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

⚪Real Madrid (possible):

Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, F. Garcia, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe.

 

🔴Girona (possible):

Gazzaniga, Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno, Beltran, Witsel, Tsygankov, Martin, Ounahi, Ruiz.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Jude Bellingham — The English midfielder is set to start his first game back since his return from injury to spark the attack behind the front two.

✨ Aurelien Tchouameni — A vital cog in the Madrid engine room who will be tasked with protecting the backline before his upcoming European suspension.

✨ Ivan Martin — Arrives in great form, having likely retained his spot in the starting XI, posing a constant threat in the Girona midfield.

✨ Abel Ruiz — The potential starter will be expected to lead the line and end the defensive resistance of the capital giants.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 1.32

💵 Girona/Away to win = 9.00

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.73

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.41

 

This clash presents a classic clash of priorities: a title-chasing home side in Real Madrid faces a Girona team desperate to exploit a distracted giant before the season ends.

With Real Madrid using this as a vital dress rehearsal for the Champions League, the Bernabeu is set for a compelling La Liga night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

🔗 You can follow the Real Madrid vs. Girona game here on MSport.

 

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