Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction & Tips
Arsenal and Chelsea play at Emirates Stadium, in a match in the 2nd round of the Premier League. The history of head-to-heads played at this stadium favors the home team, which in the last 7 matches won 4, drew 1 and lost 2. However, in the last match at this stadium, for the Club friendlies, on 01‑08‑2021, the Chelsea won by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by G. Xhaka (69′ ), for Arsenal, and by K. Havertz (26′ ), for Chelsea. Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
Arsenal Analysis
The home team comes to this 2 nd round after a loss in their debut, against Brentford, by (2‑0). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. Arsenal has won 3, tied 3 and lost 4 of the last 10 home matches. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they never managed to turn the score around in the 8 matches they conceded the first goal.
Arsenal comes for this match after a setback, by 2-0, on the trip to Brentford, in a game counting for the first round of the Premier League. In this game against Chelsea, coach Mikel Arteta should maintain his usual tactical scheme, 4-3-3, with Emile Smith Rowe being the team’s maestro: this player is very competent in creating and organizing the offensive process. For this game, the home coach is without Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhães, Eddie Nketiah, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, all with physical problems.
Chelsea analysis
The away team comes to this 2 nd round after a win in their debut, against Crystal Palace, by (3‑0). This is a team that usually gets better results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in away matches, with a total of 22 goals scored and 9 conceded. At home, they won 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, with a total of 21 goals scored and 12 conceded. In the last 10 away matches in all competitions, Chelsea have won 7, tied 2 and lost 1. The team has conceded goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly , as they managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times, but have turned the score around in 2. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (31’‑45′) .
Chelsea enters this performance motivated after a defeat, by 3-0, against Crystal Palace, thus adding their first victory in this Premier League: the team’s goals were signed by Christian Pulisic, Marcos Alonso and Trevoh Chalobah. The visiting team usually plays in a 3-4-3, favoring a more leisurely style of play and channeling their attack through the side aisles. In front of the attack should be Romelu Lukaku, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz, being the first athlete mentioned very powerful and strong at the time of submission. Coach Thomas Tuchel will be without Hakim Ziyech because he is injured.
Arsenal – Chelsea FREE TIPS
Chelsea – Win @ 1.75
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
