Man City Women's match against Chelsea Women: Predictions, wagers, and expectation of another Beever-Jones goal
Chelsea Women are ready to defend their dominance in the Women's Super League (WSL) as they host Manchester City Women in the opening match of the 2025/26 season. The highly-anticipated clash is scheduled for Friday, 5th September 2025, at 7.30pm, and will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Mix, Sky Sports Football & Main Event.
The Blues have been unstoppable in the WSL, winning the last six seasons in succession. Last season, they went unbeaten all season, a testament to their supreme form. Their opponents, Manchester City, will be eager to challenge Chelsea's reign, having come close in the 2022/23 season, finishing just two points behind.
The upcoming match promises to be a thriller, with both teams boasting formidable firepower. Last season, Khadija Shaw and Alessia Russo shared the WSL Golden Boot, each scoring 12 goals. Shaw, who is currently at 9/5 odds to score in the match with Paddy Power, was the top scorer for Manchester City Women in the 2024/25 WSL season, although the exact number of goals she scored is not specified. Aggie Beever-Jones, Chelsea's top scorer last season with 9 goals in 22 appearances, is also favored to find the back of the net, with odds of 7/5 from Paddy Power.
The rivalry between these two teams was evident in the 2024/25 season, with Chelsea coming from 2-0 down in the Champions League Quarter Finals against Manchester City to win 3-2 and the overall tie on aggregate. Just a few days prior to the Champions League match, Chelsea beat Manchester City Women in the Women's League Cup Final 2-1.
Last season, Chelsea also claimed the FA Women's Cup, defeating Manchester United 3-0 in the final. Sandy Baltimore scored a brace for Chelsea in that match. Vivianne Miedema, a former Arsenal and Bayern Munich star, could pose a significant threat for Manchester City in the upcoming match. Last season, she scored seven goals from just 11 appearances for the Citizens.
The match will be held at Stamford Bridge, west London, Chelsea, England. Chelsea Women are currently at 13/20 odds to win the match according to BetMGM. With both teams eager to start the season on a high note, fans can expect an exciting encounter between two of the WSL's top teams.
