Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match Preview & Prediction
Lineups
Starting XI
- 1David Raya
- 12Jurriën Timber
- 2William Saliba
- 6Gabriel Magalhães
- 5Piero Hincapié
- 36Martín Zubimendi
- 41Declan Rice
- 7Bukayo Saka
- 10Eberechi Eze
- 19Leandro Trossard
- 14Viktor Gyökeres
Subs
- 11Gabriel Martinelli
- 16Christian Nørgaard
- 29Kai Havertz
- 13Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 3Cristhian Mosquera
- 33Riccardo Calafiori
- 49Myles Lewis-Skelly
- 20Noni Madueke
- 9Gabriel Jesus
Coach
- Mikel Arteta
Starting XI
- 1Robert Sánchez
- 24Reece James
- 23Trevoh Chalobah
- 19Mamadou Sarr
- 21Jorrel Hato
- 25Moisés Caicedo
- 17Andrey Santos
- 8Enzo Fernández
- 7Pedro Neto
- 20João Pedro
- 10Cole Palmer
Subs
- 27Malo Gusto
- 45Roméo Lavia
- 49Alejandro Garnacho
- 9Liam Delap
- 4Tosin Adarabioyo
- 12Filip Jørgensen
- 34Josh Acheampong
- 5Benoît Badiashile
- 38Marc Guiu
Coach
- Liam Rosenior
Match Events
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W. Saliba
assist:
Gabriel
21 '
J. Timber
assist:
D. Rice
66 '
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90' (+7' added time)
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P. Hincapie
(og)
assist:
R. James
45'
+ 2 '
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56'out: L. Trossardin: G. Martinelli
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59'C. Palmer
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65'J. Hato
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67'P. Neto
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70'P. Neto
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70'P. Neto
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75'Gabriel
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75'out: Andrey Santosin: R. Lavia
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75'out: J. Hatoin: M. Gusto
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76'out: V. Gyokeresin: K. Havertz
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76'out: D. Ricein: C. Norgaard
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79'E. Fernandez
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86'out: E. Fernandezin: L. Delap
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86'out: C. Palmerin: A. Garnacho
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90'out: M. Sarrin: T. Adarabioyo
Head-to-Head Comparison
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Strength
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Attacking Potential
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Defensive Potential
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Strength head-to-head
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Goals head-to-head
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Wins head-to-head
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Poisson Distribution
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings
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Round2026-02-03Emirates StadiumPeter Bankes, England
Arsenal
1 - 0Chelsea
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Round2026-01-14Stamford BridgeSimon Hooper, England
Chelsea
2 - 3Arsenal
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Round 132025-11-30Stamford BridgeAnthony Taylor, England
Chelsea
1 - 1Arsenal
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Round 292025-03-16Emirates StadiumC. Kavanagh
Arsenal
1 - 0Chelsea
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Round 112024-11-10Stamford BridgeM. Oliver
Chelsea
1 - 1Arsenal
The central fixture of Matchweek 28 in the Premier League could have a major impact on the title race in the 2025/2026 season. Arsenal and Chelsea will face off at the Emirates Stadium in London in what promises to be a high-intensity London derby.
After dropping points in two consecutive draws against Brentford and Wolverhampton, Arsenal managed to bounce back in the previous round. The Gunners delivered an impressive away victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Overall, it is becoming clear that the busy schedule is affecting the London side’s consistency, but with even a slight recovery period, Arsenal tend to dominate their opponents.
Chelsea recently enjoyed a solid winning streak of four matches, but the team failed to secure victories in their last two games. Much to the disappointment of their fans, the Blues dropped points against teams from the lower half of the table, drawing 2–2 with Leeds United and 1–1 with Burnley.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Best Odds
| ⚽ ️ Bookmaker | ⚡️ Arsenal Win | 💎 Chelsea Win |
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| ⚽ ️ 22Bet | 1.61 | 5.30 |
| ⚽ ️ Bet 365 | 1.60 | 5.33 |
| ⚽ ️ 20Bet | 1.65 | 5.20 |
| ⚽ ️ SpinBet | 1.63 | 5.00 |
| ⚽ ️ Stake | 1.64 | 5.25 |
Prediction for the Arsenal vs Chelsea
Arsenal no longer possess the comfortable cushion that previously allowed room for mistakes. Their lead over second place has been reduced to just five points, while Manchester City still have a game in hand. Chelsea technically remain in the title race, but their chances are slim — the club would likely need to win all of their remaining eleven matches while also relying on slip-ups from their competitors.
For this reason, we can expect a heated clash between two English football giants. In my view, Arsenal should come out on top thanks to home advantage and a more reliable defensive structure. The recommended pick is an Arsenal win.
