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How the public is betting Manchester City vs. Chelsea in Champions League final

Here’s how bettors are approaching the Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea.

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Christian Pulisic of Chelsea breaks with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on May 08, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.
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Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Chelsea meet Saturday in the Champions League Final to conclude Europe’s most prestigious club competition. City is looking for its first Champions League crown while Chelsea aims for a second title. Here’s how the public is betting on the game.

Manchester City vs. Chelsea bets

How public is betting Champions League final

Outcome: Odds: % of Handle: % of Bets:
Outcome: Odds: % of Handle: % of Bets:
Manchester City -114 70% 65%
Tie 240 2% 3%
Chelsea 360 28% 32%

A vast majority of bettors are backing Manchester City in the contest with 70 percent of the money and 65 percent of bets coming in on City. Chelsea does have good value at +360, but about a third of bettors are backing the Blues in this contest. The clubs split two Premier League matches this season, but Manchester City finished 19 points ahead of Chelsea in the league table.

Pep Guardiola’s squad has won six straight Champions League knockout games ahead of the final and will be looking to complete a treble. Chelsea has played six Champions League fixtures under new manager Thomas Tuchel, winning four matches while losing one and drawing one.

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