{"id":1427866,"date":"2026-02-02T12:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1427866"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:45:32","slug":"match-preview-arsenal-vs-chelsea-03-02-26-league-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-arsenal-vs-chelsea-03-02-26-league-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Chelsea: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a> meet in a London derby packed with subplots at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Tuesday. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Arsenal arrive boasting a rock-solid defence this season, Chelsea\u2019s attack has shown more firepower but remains let down by defensive lapses and disciplinary issues. With both sides enjoying high possession and pass accuracy, this EFL Cup<\/a> clash is set to be a compelling tactical battle between control and clinical finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent stats and trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Arsenal to win due to their clinical finishing and superior defensive record, but there\u2019s also value in the goals markets given Chelsea\u2019s attacking output and leaky backline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Arsenal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Betfair<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Arsenal to win because they’ve conceded just 3 goals all season and have 2 clean sheets, while Chelsea have leaked 8 and failed to keep a single clean sheet. Arsenal have also been clinical\u2014scoring 8 from 2.67 xG\u2014and have dominated the head-to-head in recent years.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Chelsea\u2019s attack (11 goals, 13 big chances created) and their lack of defensive discipline (8 conceded, 0 clean sheets). Arsenal\u2019s finishing is ruthless, while Chelsea\u2019s games often feature goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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