Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions, betting tips and odds: London derby clash may underwhelm
Expert Premier League predictions, betting tips and odds for Arsenal vs Chelsea. Plus get 50-1 on a goal to be scored with Betfair
Where to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea
You can watch Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League at 1.30pm on Sunday March 16, live on Sky Sports Premier League & Sky Sports Main Event
Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction & best bet
Under 2.5 goals
2pts 10-11 general
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Arsenal vs Chelsea odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League
| Match result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8-11 with Betfair |
| Chelsea | 16-5 with Betfair |
| Draw | 2-1 with Betfair |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions
Mikel Arteta's abrupt exit from his post-match interview after last weekend's 1-1 draw with Manchester United tells you all you need to know about Arsenal's recent results in the Premier League.
Reluctant to concede defeat in the title race, even though his side trail Liverpool by 15 points, Arteta was understandably frustrated by the performance at Old Trafford.
And punters should not rush to back the Gunners to bounce back against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.
The consequences of not adding to their attacking armoury in January were once again laid bare for Arsenal, who dominated the first half against United but went in 1-0 down at the break after their incorrectly positioned wall allowed Bruno Fernandes to fire home from a free-kick.
Declan Rice ensured the Gunners avoided the embarrassment of a defeat but once again Arsenal were found wanting up front without Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Rotation was inevitable for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with PSV given that Arsenal won 7-1 in Eindhoven the previous week. But a front three featuring left-back Kieran Tierney, defensive midfielder Mikel Merino and struggling forward Raheem Sterling nonetheless offered little cutting edge and demonstrated Arteta's lack of options up front.
Loanee Sterling at least looked a little brighter in midweek but he is ineligible to face his parent club on Sunday and it is hard to see where the goals are going to come from for the Gunners, who are winless in their last three Premier League fixtures and have to be careful not to relinquish their place in the top four.
Chelsea are one of the clubs pushing for Champions League qualification and they have won their last four matches in all competitions, albeit against weak opposition in FC Copenhagen twice and relegation-threatened pair Leicester and Southampton.
Despite the lack of quality from their opponents, Chelsea could only grind out 1-0 wins in their last two matches and Enzo Maresca will also be concerned about his side's attacking threat.
Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Noni Madueke are missing for the Blues and a high-scoring battle seems unlikely in north London, especially with both squads potentially a touch drained by their European commitments.
The EFL Cup final is the star of the show on Sunday and it is unlikely that this London derby will steal its thunder.
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Key stat
Arsenal have the best defence in the Premier League with 24 goals conceded in 28 matches.
Arsenal vs Chelsea team news
Arsenal
Raheem Sterling is ineligible to face his parent club but Gabriel Martinelli could start after coming off the bench against Manchester United. Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out.
Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, Noni Madueke and Omari Kellyman are injured. Robert Sanchez is set to start in goal.
Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted line-ups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Trossard, Martinelli.
Subs: Tierney, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Merino, Sterling, Calafiori.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto.
Subs: Tosin, Badiashile, Dewsbury-Hall, Chalobah, George, Acheampong, Lavia.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea Bet Builder player stats
| Arsenal | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Star man | Martin Odegaard | Cole Palmer |
| Top goalscorer | Gabriel Martinelli (6) | Cole Palmer (14) |
| Penalty taker | Martin Odegaard | Cole Palmer |
| Most assists | Leandro Trossard & Declan Rice (5) | Cole Palmer (6) |
| Most shots | Leandro Trossard (50) | Cole Palmer (98) |
| Most shots on target | Gabriel Martinelli (15) | Cole Palmer (36) |
| Most cards | Jurrien Timber (7) | Moises Caicedo (9) |
| Aerial threat | Gabriel | Wesley Fofana |
Stats refer to league games only; does not include unavailable players
Arsenal vs Chelsea bet builder predictions
One or both teams not to score
Both sides are missing key players in attack and both teams have scored in just one of Chelsea's last four contests.
Over 2.5 Chelsea cards
Heading into this weekend's matches, no Premier League side had accrued more yellow cards than Chelsea (76) this season.
Gabriel Martinelli to have a shot on target
Gabriel Martinelli looked lively when he came on against Manchester United and he can steer a shot on target against Chelsea.
Pays out at 5-1 with bet365
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