Arsenal vs. Chelsea preview
Arsenal will welcome Chelsea at the Emirates in the London Derby with the Gunners aiming to bounce back from back to back defeats. Mikel Arteta’s men continued with their poor run in the Premier League after yet again suffering a 2-1 loss to Everton at the Goodison Park. Meanwhile, Chelsea bounced back with a 3-0 win over West Ham United on Monday night.
Match Facts
- Arsenal are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
- Chelsea have kept three clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- The Gunners have failed to keep any clean-sheet in their last eight matches in all competitions.
- The Blues have won six of their last ten matches in all competitions.
- Mikel Arteta’s men have seen two red cards in their last three Premier League matches.
- Chelsea have produced more than two goals in four of their last six matches in all competitions.
- The north London side has failed to produce more than a single goal in their last four Premier League matches.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea Head to Head
The two teams met three times last season, with Chelsea winning once while the Gunners securing two victories. In the first leg, Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge before they settled for a 2-2 draw in the return leg at the Emirates Stadium.
They also met in the finals of the FA Cup where the Gunners emerged the winners with 2-1 victory to lift the trophy.
Arsenal Team News
The hosts could be handed a huge boost with captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang expected to be available for selection after missing the club’s two matches with calf injury.
Youngster Gabriel Martinelli picked up a knock during defeat to ManCity and is facing a late test.
Granit Xhaka could return to the club’s starting XI after serving a three-match suspension.
Thomas Partey continues to be on the sidelines with his return date expected to be in January.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will be without Hakim Ziyech who is nursing a thigh injury. The visitors could also be without Reece James and Ben Chilwell who are a doubt ahead of the derby.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea Prediction
Derby is a derby and any result is expected but Arsenal’s recent performance could give Chelsea enough confidence ahead of the tie.
Our topbets pundit is predicting away win and Betway is backing the results with 1.90 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.971 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
In their last four matches, more than two goals have been produced and we expect the same outcome ahead of the tie.
Betway are backing the market with 1.78 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.764.
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