Arsenal vs. Chelsea Predictions

• When: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 5:30 PM CET
• Where: Emirates Stadium, London, England

One of English football’s fiercest rivalries takes center stage on September 6, as Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. These two teams are the favorites for the EPL title, and a win here could mean a lot in the remainder of the season. And we are not saying that just because of a potential tiebreaker, but due to morale as well.

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Arsenal

In three competitive games this year, Arsenal didn’t allow a single goal. After dismantling City in the Community Shield, 3-0, they would beat Coventry at home, with the same result.

After that, the champions headed to Birmingham to meet with Aston Villa, whom they narrowly defeated, 0-1. Bukayo Saka was the sole scorer, with Calafiori setting up the goal.

We really don’t need to explain too much about how Arsenal plays. Arteta made one incredibly tough unit in the midfield, with several world-class players running the show – Rice, Odegaard, Merino and Saka. They hold possession and dictate the rhythm, keeping rivals from taking control of the game.

Chelsea

Chelsea travels across London to make a statement. They are after the title this season, and beating the champions would be the perfect message to all of their rivals. Under Xabi Alonso, the Blues play attractive football, which has been the Spaniard’s trademark from Leverkusen.

Plenty of goals are involved in the Blues’ matches. Counting in the preseason, just one of the past 5 didn’t end with over 3.5 hits and both teams to score. Furthermore, Chelsea netted 15 times during that span.

The most recent match Blues had was against Brighton, and it ended 4-3. It was a wild one, where Chelsea had a 3-0 lead at halftime, yet the Seagulls managed to get back and cut the deficit to one goal. However, Cole Palmer sealed the win with his 74th-minute goal on Joao Pedro’s assist.

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Arsenal and Chelsea Possible Lineups

Arsenal: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; Havertz

Chelsea: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Hato, Neto; Lavia, Palmer, Rogers; Joao Pedro

Arsenal vs Chelsea Head to Head

The Gunners haven’t lost to Chelsea in the past 11 games. They’ve dominated recent encounters, with 4 wins in the last 5 meetings. Last year, Chelsea managed to hold out for a draw at Stamford Bridge, 1-1, after which Arsenal won three times in a row: 2-3 and 1-0 in the EFL, and 2-1 in the EPL.

Arsenal vs. Chelsea Predictions

This will be a very tough test for Chelsea, who still haven’t synchronized their back line. Especially now, with Dibu Martinez coming from Villa. We are sure it will take time before the results show. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s chemistry is at the highest possible level, and on top of that, the Gunners play at home, which is a big edge here. These two factors are forcing us to bet on their victory. Simply put, Chelsea isn’t ready yet to challenge Arsenal at the Emirates.

Our verdict: Arsenal wins

Arsenal versus Chelsea Odds

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