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Paddy Power – Place a bet, Get a free bet (Chelsea v Man City)

Description

Opt in and place a pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ on Chelsea v Man City to get a matching free ‘Bet Builder’ to use on football.

Eligible events

Chelsea v Man City (Kick-off: 15:00 on Saturday, 16th May 2026).

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Tap “Opt In” in the Promotions Hub before betting.
  • Offer availability

    09:00 on Friday, 15th May 2026 to 15:00 on Saturday, 16th May 2026.
  • Event

    Man City v Chelsea on Saturday, 16th May 2026 ('90 Minutes').
  • Qualifying bet

    First pre-match 'Bet Builder'.
  • Minimum selections

    3.
  • Minimum odds

    2.00 (Evens) per 'Bet Builder'.
  • Minimum/Maximum stake

    £2 - £25 (varies per account).
  • Reward

    Free 'Bet Builder' matching your stake up to £25 upon settlement; stake not returned with winnings.
  • Reward use

    Valid for 7 days on any football match.
  • Restrictions

    Power Up or Money Back tokens excluded; one free bet per customer; offer visible only to selected users in the Promotions Hub.

Read full terms .

General advice and example for ‘Bet X, Get Y’ offers

Place your qualifying bets at low odds, ensuring you meet any minimum odds requirement. Use the ‘Qualifying Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes.

Once received, you can convert any free bets or bonuses into cash. Use the ‘Free Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes. It’s best to place free bets at high odds to maximise your profits.

See my ‘Bet X, Get Y‘ guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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Since 2014, I’ve blogged over £100,000 worth of profit, and made it my mission to make matched betting accessible to everyone.