Before the international break, Arsenal will host Chelsea in a crucial London derby at the Emirates this weekend. With three league games without victory, the Gunners must now prioritise securing a top-four finish. After last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United, can they bounce back against the Blues? Our Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions guide provides likely outcomes for this clash.
Arsenal has avoided defeat in its last six Premier League encounters with Chelsea. Can the Gunners extend their unbeaten run against the Blues on Sunday?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Premier League 2024-25, Matchday 29 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Emirates Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 16 March 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:30 GMT on Sunday |
Premier League 24-25 betting sites have odds of 1.80 (4/5) for Arsenal’s victory. Chelsea has been assigned odds of 4.50 (7/2) for a win. Arsenal vs Chelsea odds for a draw are currently available at 3.60 (13/5).
Arsenal has won three of their last five Premier League clashes with Chelsea, including a dominant 5-0 victory in April 2024.
Arsenal’s title challenge under Mikel Arteta has hit a setback after collecting 55 points from 28 matches. Their Premier League record is 15 wins, 10 draws, and three losses. However, a recent three-game winless streak has dealt a blow to their title ambitions. The Gunners have been strong at home, securing eight victories in 13 matches and suffering one defeat at the Emirates.
They recently cruised past PSV with a commanding 9-3 aggregate victory to secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, where they will face Real Madrid next month. Their latest 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford showcased resilience and missed opportunities. Now back in familiar surroundings, Arsenal will look to regain momentum and solidify their place in the top four against their London rivals.
Kai Havertz, Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus are sidelined for the rest of the season, while Saka could return after the international break. Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli should be fit to play.
Chelsea is fifth with 46 points after 28 EPL games this season. Despite showing flashes of quality, their inconsistency has kept them from mounting a serious title challenge. Their league record is 13 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with 52 goals scored and 36 conceded.
The Blues have lost their last three away league matches. However, they have won their previous two league matches. The first was a 4:0 win against Southampton and a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leicester. The Blues have lost their last two away league meetings with the Gunners, including a 5-0 defeat last season. Another loss on Sunday would mark their first three-game losing streak at the Emirates since 2003.
Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu remain sidelined, while Romeo Lavia has resumed full training.
Here are our Arsenal vs Chelsea betting predictions:
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Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six Premier League meetings with Chelsea, winning six of their last nine encounters. Chelsea has lost their previous two away league games at Arsenal, including a 5-0 defeat last season. The Gunners’ last defeat in the London derby was a recent 1-0 loss to West Ham, and they haven’t lost consecutive home London derbies in the league since 2005-06. Arsenal’s strong home form and dominance in this fixture positions them as favorites for this clash.
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Recent matchups indicate a high likelihood of goals from both sides, with three of the last four meetings seeing each team find the net. Chelsea has averaged 1.8 goals per game, while Arsenal scored at least twice in their previous five matches. The Gunners have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four home league games, and Chelsea has conceded in 70% of their away fixtures. This points to an open contest where both teams will likely get on the scoresheet. This option is priced at 1.80 (4/5) on all 2025 soccer sportsbooks.
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Arsenal’s £105 million midfield anchor, Declan Rice, is poised to influence the Chelsea clash by scoring or assisting. With Arsenal’s strikers sidelined, Rice has evolved into a dynamic box-to-box presence, working alongside Odegaard and Merino. His precision on set-pieces has fueled Arsenal’s league-leading 15 set-piece goals. Rice has scored in his last two consecutive matches and assisted in the 7-1 rout of PSV. We expect him to contribute decisively again on Sunday.
Here are our Arsenal vs Chelsea betting picks:
We expect Arsenal to extend their dominance against the Blues this weekend at the Emirates. Feel free to use our Arsenal vs Chelsea betting tips to stake on the game and win extra cash.
