Chelsea vs Arsenal predictions, stats and betting tips: Who will win the battle at the Bridge?
Another big game takes place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal in what should be a cracker in the Premier League. Our football betting expert Dean Woodward returns with his best bets.
The two sides are fourth and fifth, respectively, separated by just goal difference. Chelsea vs Arsenal takes place on Sunday, November 10th, at 4:30pm (UK time) and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Both teams under 17.5 throw-ins (10/11 with Bet365)
Both of these teams rank in the bottom four in the Premier League for throw-ins taken, and both also in the bottom half for opponent throws. Arsenal rank 17th with an average of 14.5 per game, registering just twelve midweek against Inter. Chelsea rank even lower with 13.7 per game.
This Chelsea side in their last ten matches in all comps have gone under 15.5 throws in ten of their last eleven, which makes this 17.5 line seem fairly safe. Arsenal have gone under in seven of their last eight games, only going over this line against the “lesser” sides this season such as Southampton, Leicester and Bolton in the cup.
If the game is cagey and both teams just look to retain possession like we seen with Inter v Arsenal in the Champions league where the game had just twenty-seven throws, we could see a similar story Sunday evening.
Correct score 1-1 (6/1 with Bet365)
A huge game this Sunday with Arsenal looking to stop the rot and prevent three defeats on the spin. The mentality seems to have shifted for Arsenal lately and with this in mind, I think they wouldn’t be too upset with a draw here with plenty of the season left to play. This could lead to a lack-lustre spectacle with the impetus on not losing rather than winning.
Arsenal failed to score in their last two defeats, only conceding once in each, but this Chelsea side can be leaky and struggle to keep clean sheets. Simialr story with Arsenal of late, the impetus is more on being defensively solid but its not quite going to plan. Chelsea look extremely dangerous in attack with Jackson relishing the creative genius behind him in Cole Palmer.
I fancy a tight fought game in what could end all square.
How both teams go into Chelsea vs Arsenal
Chelsea will be disappointed in their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the EFL Cup but prior to that, Liverpool were the only side to beat them in their last 10 games across all competitions. It’s early days, but Enzo Maresca seems to have genuinely improved the Blues, who are well in the hunt for Champions League qualification following their win over Newcastle in the league and draw with Man United.
Things aren’t quite looking as sweet for Arsenal who have taken just a point from their last three Premier League matches, losing 2-0 to Bournemouth before drawing 2-2 at home to title rivals Liverpool and losing 1-0 to Newcastle. The Gunners trail leaders Liverpool by seven points, but that’s by no means an uncatchable lead at this point.
Chelsea team news
Chelsea have doubts over two key attacking players, with both Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho facing late fitness tests.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal’s fitness outlook isn’t quite as good, with Raheem Sterling, Riccardo Calafiori, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu all missing. There are also doubts over Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino.
Chelsea vs Arsenal head-to-head
As mentioned, Arsenal have won four and drawn one of their last five meetings with Chelsea. The Gunners cruised to a 5-0 victory in their most recent meeting back in April.
| Chelsea vs Arsenal H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 23/04/24 | Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea | Premier League | |||||
| 21/10/23 | Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League | |||||
| 02/05/23 | Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea | Premier League | |||||
| 06/11/22 | Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League | |||||
| 20/04/22 | Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal | Premier League | |||||
