FA Cup final prediction: Chelsea vs. Manchester City pick, odds, best bets Saturday
Chelsea and Manchester City are set to face off in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with Manchester City heavily favored to win. Chelsea have struggled recently, entering the match on a seven-game winless streak in the Premier League, while City aim to honor departing players like John Stones and Bernardo Silva with a trophy. Despite distractions surrounding both teams, including managerial speculation and player departures, the final represents a chance for silverware amid a turbulent season.
- ▪Manchester City are heavy favorites to win the FA Cup final, with odds of -160 to win in regulation and -300 to lift the trophy.
- ▪Chelsea are on a seven-match winless streak in the Premier League and have conceded at least three goals in four of their last six games.
- ▪John Stones and Bernardo Silva are confirmed to be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, potentially marking the end of an era for the club.
- ▪Xabi Alonso is expected to be confirmed as Chelsea's new manager, adding to the off-field distractions for the team.
- ▪Manchester City are playing their third high-stakes match in seven days but remain the stronger and more in-form team heading into the final.
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Betting FA Cup final prediction: Chelsea vs. Manchester City pick, odds, best bets Saturday By Michael Leboff Published May 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Bernardo Silva of Manchester City. Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Chelsea and Manchester City will meet in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday morning. While both clubs will desperately want to add another trophy to their mantle, there are plenty of distractions surrounding both locker rooms. For Chelsea, it seems like only a matter of time before Xabi Alonso is confirmed as manager, continuing the revolving door at Stamford Bridge.
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