- Full Time
- Mikel Merino90 + 5'
- N. Madueke on for B. Saka90'
- 87'D. Welbeck on for M. Rogers
- 83'M. Rogers
- 81'Estêvão on for Pedro Neto
- V. Gyökeres on for K. Havertz78'
- Mikel Merino on for M. Ødegaard77'
- Martín Zubimendi on for M. Lewis-Skelly67'
- P. Hincapié on for R. Calafiori67'
- 60'M. Gusto on for R. Lavia
- 60'Pep Chavarría on for J. Hato
- 58'M. Lacroix
- C. Tzolis58'
- M. Ødegaard50'
- Half Time
- 45'C. Palmer
- K. Havertz25'
- 14'João Pedro
- R. Calafiori Goal disallowed13'
- 2'M. Rogers
- Kick Off
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Morgan Rogers1 - 2
Martin Ødegaard1 - 3Kai Havertz1
- 1Bukayo Saka4
- 2Morgan Rogers3
- 3Reece James3
- 1Wesley Fofana3
- 2Ezri Konsa2
- 3Pedro Neto1
- 1Declan Rice1
- 2Christos Tzolis1
- 3Jorrel Hato1
- 1Christos Tzolis4
- 2Martin Ødegaard4
- 3Kai Havertz3
- 1Declan Rice63
- 2Martin Ødegaard49
- 3Wesley Fofana44
- 1Morgan Rogers1
- 2Pedro Neto1
- 3Bukayo Saka1
- 1Martín Zubimendi3
- 2Pedro Neto2
- 3Wesley Fofana2
Arsenal vs Chelsea is a Premier League Gameweek 3 clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with the hosts fancied in a big London derby.
Dean Smith has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Premier League clash below.
Premium Tips
Dean Smith is siding with Arsenal, whose home quality should tell in a heavyweight clash.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to win & BTTS | 11/5 | Chelsea have been involved in high-scoring games and Arsenal carry a threat. Goals at both ends look a fair call in the derby, but the Gunners look likely to come good on their pre-season tag as title favourites after two wins from two. |
| Joao Pedro to score anytime | 9/4 | Joao Pedro has two goals to his name from the opening two matches of the season, along with two assists, and shapes as Chelsea’s most likely route to a goal at the Emirates. He appears to be forming a real understanding with both Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, which should help him get on the end of chances in this one. |
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How Arsenal go into the game
Arsenal won 1-0 at Aston Villa last time out, a professional away display. The Emirates will expect them to keep pace at the top.
Well-drilled and dangerous, Arsenal are among the title favourites. Home advantage in a derby is a significant edge.
How Chelsea go into the game
Chelsea won a thrilling 4-3 against Brighton last time out, showing plenty going forward if some defensive frailty. Confidence will be high.
The Blues are dangerous in attack but leaky at the back. A trip to the Emirates in a derby is a real test of their credentials.
Arsenal vs Chelsea head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/26 | Arsenal | 2-1 | Chelsea |
| 03/02/26 | Arsenal | 1-0 | Chelsea |
| 14/01/26 | Chelsea | 2-3 | Arsenal |
| 30/11/25 | Chelsea | 1-1 | Arsenal |
| 16/03/25 | Arsenal | 1-0 | Chelsea |
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Chelsea, winning four and drawing one.
Arsenal vs Chelsea stats to look out for
Chelsea arrive with seven goals from 4.81 xG, the joint-highest tally in the league. Arsenal have four from 2.74 xG.
| 2026/27, opening two league games | Arsenal | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4 | 7 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 4.81 |
| Shots | 27 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| Chances created | 22 | 30 |
| Touches in the opposition box | 57 | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
The visitors have created the more dangerous positions too, with 35 shots to Arsenal’s 27 and 67 touches in the opposition box to 57. Chelsea have not been shy in a derby week.
Arsenal’s saving grace is efficiency. They have missed just one big chance all season, the best record in the division, so the chances they do work tend to count.
Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal to win | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Title fancies, home edge. |
| Both teams to score | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Chelsea leaky, both threaten. |
| Arsenal or draw (Double Chance) | 2/7 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | An open derby is likely. |
| Arsenal to win 2-1 | 7/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Arsenal vs Chelsea score prediction
Chelsea carry a threat, but Arsenal’s greater quality and home advantage should tell in the derby. Expect the Gunners to edge it. Score prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea.
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