Two historic clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City, are set to clash in the FA Cup Final this Saturday.
Manchester City, aiming for their first title since 2023, have reached the FA Cup Final for the fourth consecutive year. Chelsea, making their 17th appearance in the final, hope to break their losing streak, having last won in 2018.
Match Details and Betting Odds
The match is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. ET at Wembley Stadium in London. It will be broadcast live on Paramount+.
Manchester City are the favourites with a -135 money line, while Chelsea are underdogs at +360. A draw is priced at +300. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5 (Over -135, Under +105). Man City are -275 to win the cup, and Chelsea are +210.
Expert Analysis Favours Man City
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer is backing Manchester City to win. Eimer finished 2023 as SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert, with a 248-234-12 record (+25.93 units) on SportsLine article picks. He has been profitable in multiple leagues in 2025, including the Premier League and Champions League.
Eimer’s best bets for the match include:
- Manchester City money line (-135)
- Manchester City to score in the first half (-130)
- Rayan Cherki to score or assist (+120)
Chelsea’s Recent Form a Concern
Eimer believes Chelsea face an uphill battle in this match. He suggests that Chelsea have been struggling recently, describing their last couple of months as the ugliest in recent history for the club.
He notes that even in their 1-0 semifinal win over Leeds, Chelsea didn’t look like the better team and had luck on their side. Eimer points to Chelsea’s lack of a proper manager and a lineup lacking discipline and form as major weaknesses.
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Hang in the Balance
Manchester City’s slip against Everton earlier this month could have ended their title dreams. If Arsenal beat Burnley and Crystal Palace in their last two games, they will be the champions.