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It’s a huge clash in North London as Chelsea head across the city to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners returned to the top of the table by beating Wolves on Saturday, and with Man City not in action until Tuesday, the hosts can keep top spot and move themselves four points clear of the current holders; their 8-goal cushion on goal difference meaning Liverpool are extremely unlikely to overhaul Arsenal if Arteta’s side win again here.
Chelsea meanwhile are playing not just to take the title away from their cross-town rivals but also to sneak into the European places, now sitting just three points behind Man United in seventh, which would be enough for a spot in at least the Conference League next season.
With both teams needing every point they can manage between now and the end of the season, this should be a great game of football, and one which offers lots of potential for a bet builder. If you’re planning to get involved, we have a range of Arsenal vs Chelsea bet builder tips below, along with a bet builder we’ve selected.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Arsenal freshening up the side from Saturday
Mikel Arteta will be pleased with his side’s response in beating Wolves on Saturday, and therefore is expected to keep much of his side the same. No changes are expected in the backline, but Kai Havertz is likely go back to his role up front, allowing Jorginho to return to the midfield alongside Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. Gabriel Jesus will be benched to accommodate Havertz, whilst Leandro Trossard is expected to miss out as Gabriel Martinelli slots back into the side down the left flank.
Chelsea to make changes after FA Cup disappointment
Chelsea played well but were unable to best a tired-looking Man City in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final. Mauricio Pochettino looks set to make a few changes here, with Axel Disasi returning in place of Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell back in the side in place of Marc Cucurella. Raheem Sterling is also expected to get what is becoming a rare start, with Cole Palmer playing off the right and Sterling on the left, whilst Conor Gallagher moves back inside from his left-wing role on Saturday.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Team Stats
Gunners to secure the victory here
Arsenal recovered well from a torrid week that saw them knocked out of the Champions League and knocked off top spot in the Premier League by beating Wolves 2-0 away from home on Saturday. The Gunners had won five straight league games at the Emirates Stadium prior to their loss against Aston Villa and know that they cannot afford to drop any more points if they are to have a chance of winning the Premier League. Chelsea have won just one of their last five away games, drawing with Sheffield United and Brentford along the way, so backing the Gunners to win at home at 1.50 looks an attractive prospect here.
Both teams to score looks a smart play
Chelsea have now scored in 15 straight Premier League games, last failing to do so all the way back on December 10, away to Everton. They have scored twice or more in six straight in the league, and though they have struggled defensively, their expensively assembled attacking unit has more often than not been able to keep them in games. Arsenal meanwhile have conceded in four of their last five home games, including against Brentford and Newcastle. This bet has landed in nine of Chelsea’s last 10 league games, yet can be backed as high as 1.50 here, great value considering Arsenal’s shaky defensive showings and Chelsea’s knack for finding the back of the net.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Shots and Shots on Target Stats
Nice value on Martin Odegaard shots
The Arsenal skipper can be deadly from range, and he has really stepped up his attempts in recent weeks, especially in the Premier League. The Norway international takes 2.15 shots per game and has had at least two shots in five of his last six league games, the only exception being their 0-0 draw with Man City at the Etihad. Odegaard has taken three or more shots in four of his last six league games and with Arsenal likely to dominate the ball here, he should have plenty of opportunities to shoot against a Chelsea side which has struggled defensively. He can be backed to have two or more shots at 1.22, but the best value is on backing Odegaard to have three or more shots at 1.83.
Jackson offers great value
Despite struggling to find the back of the net in recent weeks, Nicolas Jackson has had little trouble in hitting the target. He averages over one shot on target per 90 in the Premier League, currently sitting at 1.24. The Senegal international has had a shot on target in six of his last seven league games, including in a tricky away game at the Etihad against Man City, proving he can do so against the bigger sides, not just those in the bottom half. Jackson can be backed at 1.83 to hit a shot on target here, and with at least 50% of his shots being on target in six straight league games that looks like a great price here.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Goals and Assists Stats
Kai Havertz the man in form for the Gunners
Havertz has an impressive recent record in the Premier League, having scored in four of his last seven league games, and assisting in four of the last seven. He has scored or assisted in five of the last seven, only failing to do so against Man City and Aston Villa, games in which the Gunners did not score. Despite this strong from, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka are all more favoured to score or assist than Havertz, who can be backed at 2.0 to either score or get an assist in this one. With Havertz having scored or assisted in five straight league games in which Arsenal scored, this offers by far the best value of anyone from the hosts.
Cole Palmer the only real option here
Chelsea’s season would be a mess without Cole Palmer, with the forward being responsible for the goal or the assist in 29 of their 61 league goals this season, meaning he directly contributed to nearly half of the Blues goals. He has scored or assisted in six straight league games for Chelsea, including a quite ridiculous seven goals in his last three Premier League games. The confidence must be at an all-time high for Palmer who sits level with Erling Haaland on 20 goals in the race for the golden boot. Despite his superb form, the England international can be backed at 2.50 to score or assist here, or those seeking even better odds may choose to back him to score anytime at 3.25.
Arsenal Cards and Fouls Stats
Kiwior undervalued in the fouls market
Jakub Kiwior continues to be undervalued by the bookies on the fouls markets. The Poland international has committed a foul in seven of his last nine games for the Gunners in all competitions and ranks the fourth-highest for fouls per 90 in the Premier League for Arsenal, sitting at 1.05. Down the left-flank he will be faced with Cole Palmer, who wins 0.96 fouls per 90 in the Premier League, and Malo Gusto, who ranks fourth in the Chelsea side with 1.51 per 90 in the league. With two players who win plenty of fouls operating in his space, backing Kiwior to commit a foul at 1.67 looks a smart play here.
Malo Gusto to win a foul is great value
The Frenchman is fourth amongst Chelsea players in terms of fouls won per 90 in the Premier League this season, winning 1.51. He has won a foul in 14 of his last 15 Premier League starts, the one exception being last Monday’s 6-0 demolition of Everton in which Gusto had very little defending to do. He won a foul in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge, and is up against Gabriel Martinelli here, who has now committed a foul in 10 of his last 11 games for Arsenal, four of which came from the bench. Gusto therefore has a good record for fouls won and a strong matchup, making him very backable at a price of 1.53 to be fouled once or more.
Chelsea Cards and Fouls Stats
Ben Chilwell looks a great option here
The Chelsea man has now committed a foul in 11 of his 13 starts for Chelsea this season. He ranks fourth amongst Chelsea players for fouls, at 1.31 fouls per 90 in the Premier League. He has a matchup here which makes at least one foul seem extremely likely, facing off against Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal man draws the most fouls of any player in the Gunners starting XI, racking up 2.06 fouls won per 90. The Englishman has won fouls in seven straight games and makes Chilwell an attractive option in the fouls market at 1.33.
Gabriel Magalhaes worth a punt to win a foul
Gabriel has won the fifth-most fouls per game of any Arsenal player, his 0.99 fouls won per 90 in the Premier League putting him just ahead of Martin Odegaard. The Brazilian has won fouls in three of the last six league games, and in five of his last nine games in all competitions. He is up against Nico Jackson and Conor Gallagher, who commit 0.79 and 2.40 fouls per 90 in the Premier League respectively. Gallagher especially looks to press the centre-backs and is a real threat to foul Gabriel here. With the Arsenal forwards who generally win the most fouls all sitting below 1.20 to be fouled, Gabriel looks to be the best option in this market, where he can be backed to win a foul at 1.57.
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