Arsenal vs Chelsea: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 13:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Arsenal vs Chelsea
• Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025 
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London 
• Kick-Off: 1:30 GMT
  

With both teams having vulnerabilities in defence, this encounter promises goals. Arsenal's home advantage and Chelsea's recent defensive lapses suggest a high-scoring affair. Expect Arsenal to edge it, but Chelsea's counter-attacking threat cannot be underestimated.

Match Prediction: Arsenal 3-2 Chelsea

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have experienced a mixed bag of results in recent weeks. Their last five Premier League outings have seen them secure two victories, two draws, and a defeat. A commanding 5-1 triumph over Manchester City showcased their attacking prowess, but a subsequent 0-1 home loss to West Ham highlighted their vulnerability.

Recent draws against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United have left them trailing in the title race, with their attacking line-up struggling to find consistency amidst injury woes.

Last 5 EPL Matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs West Ham (H) 
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Manchester City (H) 
  

Chelsea, under the stewardship of Enzo Maresca, have shown glimpses of their potential. They have managed three wins in their last five league matches, including a resounding 4-0 victory over Southampton. However, defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton have exposed defensive frailties that could be exploited by Arsenal's attacking talents.

Last 5 Matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Leicester (H) 
• Win: 4-0 vs Southampton (H) 
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A) 
• Loss: 0-3 vs Brighton (A) 
• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham (H) 
  

This London derby has historically been a fiercely contested affair. Arsenal have had the upper hand in recent meetings, with a notable 5-0 victory at the Emirates last season. Chelsea, however, will take heart from their ability to secure draws and narrow victories in past encounters.

• Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Nov 2024) 
• Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea (Apr 2024) 
• Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal (Oct 2023) 
• Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea (May 2023) 
• Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal (Nov 2022) 
  

The Gunners are grappling with a spate of injuries to key players. Bukayo Saka is sidelined with hamstring issues, while Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu are nursing knee injuries. Kai Havertz is also out with a hamstring problem, while Raheem Sterling is ineligible to face his parent club, further depleting Arteta's attacking options.

Chelsea's injury list includes Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, both out with hamstring injuries. Noni Madueke is also unavailable, while Reece James is recovering from illness, and fellow full-back Malo Gusto is an injury doubt.

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Partey, Ødegaard; Trossard, Merino, Nwaneri

Sanchez; Cucarella, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Fofana; Enzo, Caicedo; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto 

• Declan Rice vs Enzo Fernández: A midfield battle that could dictate the tempo of the game. Rice's defensive acumen against Fernández's creative flair will be pivotal.
• Leandro Trossard vs Marc Cucarella: Trossard's ability to cut inside and shoot could trouble Chelsea's left-back, who will need to be alert defensively.
• Cole Palmer vs William Saliba: Palmer's recent form has been patchy, but Saliba will still need to be at his best to help contain the England international.
  

Arsenal's 5-0 victory over Chelsea last season was their largest margin of victory against the Blues in the Premier League era, showcasing their potential to dominate when in form.

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