Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Arsenal clash in a derby with rivals Chelsea in Premier League this coming Saturday at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners enjoy the view from the top of the table with 64 points after 28 matches. The Blues find themselves positioned as number 11 in the Premier League with 39 points following 27 rounds.
Team form: Arsenal vs Chelsea
Arsenal Form
In their last three outings, Arsenal won 0-6 against Sheffield United, beat Brentford by 2-1 and hammered FC Porto 1-0. Arsenal have been in potent form at Emirates Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Premier League matches here. They also hammered in 16 goals, while letting in five as they also lost once.
Chelsea Form
In their last three matches, Chelsea beat Leeds 3-2, drew 2-2 with Brentford and beat Newcastle by 3-2. Chelsea claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads 12 goals conceded and 11 scored.
Betting facts for Arsenal and Chelsea
Let's have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Arsenal and Chelsea played across all tournaments.
Arsenal have not lost 19 of the last 21 home matches in the Premier League
Arsenal have not lost 18 of the last 20 home matches
Arsenal have scored in 22 of the last 24 home matches in the Premier League
Arsenal have won the last 4 matches in a row in the Premier League while scoring more than 2.5 goals
Arsenal have won 9 of the last 11 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Chelsea have conceded in 23 of the last 25 away matches
In 9 of the last 10 away matches Chelsea played in the Premier League, both teams scored
In 10 of the last 12 away matches Chelsea played, both teams scored
Chelsea have conceded in 19 of the last 21 away matches in the Premier League
Chelsea have scored in 17 of the last 19 matches in the Premier League
Players on top: Arsenal vs Chelsea
Conor Gallagher shows decent form right now for Chelsea, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Arsenal, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Bukayo Saka also look a nice prospect as he scored six goals in his last six Premier League matches.
Betting markets: Arsenal vs Chelsea
Full-time result
Arsenal won eight of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing two times. Chelsea won three of their last 10 games away from home, with two draws and five defeats as well. Arsenal is in great form with 8 wins on the bounce. Chelsea conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Arsenal have not lost to Chelsea in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Arsenal scored the first goal of the game an impressive nine times out of the last ten games. Chelsea got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Chelsea games. Of the previous 10 outings, Chelsea scored the opening goal five times, whereas Arsenal was first on target in nine of their last 10 games. Chelsea have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Arsenal when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Arsenal saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 3.4 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Chelsea, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game. Arsenal was on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches. Chelsea conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Recommended tip: Arsenal vs Chelsea
To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Arsenal vs Chelsea mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Prediction> Arsenal 2 _1 Chelsea.
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