Chelsea vs. Arsenal Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Chelsea vs. Arsenal at English Premier League

Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England
When: Saturday, October 21, 6:30 pm ET

This may be the most intense London Derby over the past two decades because these teams have often met in big-time games, further intensifying the rivalry. It will be the same this time, despite the gap in the standings. While Arsenal sits atop with another local rival, Tottenham, Chelsea is in the middle of the table. Though, the Blues are on the rise in recent times and are eager to get back among the best units in the Premiership.

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Chelsea

Chelsea won three in a row, counting in the EFL victory over Brighton. After that, we saw Pochettino’s crew overpowering Fulham and Burnley, both on the road, while netting six times in total in these two events.

What is encouraging for the Blues’ fans is their very solid defense in recent times – only one conceded goal in these three victories. It appears that the team is finally clicking following a slow start, and the meeting against Arsenal will show whether this is true or not.

Chelsea’s entire game relies upon fast transition and ball movement. They still feel Nkunku’s absence, but that’s slowly fading away with time going by.

Arsenal

The Gunners defeated City two weeks ago, even though they haven’t played particularly well. In general, the game was a slugfest, and the only thing worth mentioning is Arsenal’s three points following a narrow victory.

After eight rounds, Arsenal has six victories and two draws. For the moment, the Gunners’ defense is the best in the league, with only six conceded goals, while having 16 scored.

Arsenal had five consecutive victories on the road this year (counting the Community Shield) and was only recently defeated for the first time, in the Champions League against Lens, 2-1, despite taking the lead.

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Chelsea and Arsenal Possible Lineups

Chelsea: Sanchez; Cucurella, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher; Palmer, Jackson, Sterling

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Partey; Martinelli, Nketiah, Jesus

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Head to Head

Arsenal was better than Chelsea on both occasions last year, winning at Stamford 0-1 and then at the Emirates 3-1. They have four wins in a row over the Blues if we count a friendly international in the United States in June 2022.

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Chelsea is getting better, and we should finally see them in decent shape against one big team. Arsenal’s form is already superb, and this being said, we believe this will be a close encounter, so there won’t be any full-time outcome predictions. Instead, both teams netting is our primary pick here.

Our verdict: Both teams to score