Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Six points separate both sides in the league standings.

Chelsea will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in their upcoming game of the English Premier League 2024/25 season. The Gunners are second in the points table with 55 points in 28 matches. They have won 15 matches, drawn 10 and lost three games so far this season.

On the other hand, the Blues are fourth in the points table with 49 points in 24 matches. They have won 14 matches, drawn seven, and lost seven so far this season.

Arsenal are coming to this game on the back of a draw against PSV in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. However, they have qualified for the quarterfinal. Chelsea won against Copenhagen in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League and have qualified for the semi-final. The last game between the two PL sides ended in a draw at the Stamford Bridge.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Arsenal (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-D

Chelsea (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal):

Leandro Trossard has scored four goals in 28 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.2. Moreover, Trossard’s total G/A (goals + assists) is nine for this season.

His goal involvement equates to 0.45 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.24. Arsenal’s versatile forward, possesses pace, silky dribbling, and clinical finishing with intelligent movement and precise passing.

Leandro dinks in our fifth 👌 pic.twitter.com/EgsxCtlvA9

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 6, 2025

Cole Palmer (Chelsea):

Cole Palmer has scored 14 goals in 28 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.51. Moreover, Palmer’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 20 for this season.

His goal involvement equates to 0.74 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.48. Chelsea’s creative midfielder boasts vision, pinpoint passing, and cool finishing, thriving under pressure with flair and composure.

Cole Palmer’s sublime free kick from range has been awarded Goal of the Year by @TheLFAOfficial. 🏅🔵 pic.twitter.com/FQ5FJsQtyv

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 27, 2025

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between when Arsenal FC are playing at home is 2-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
• Arsenal FC score 21% of their goals between the minutes 31-45.
• Chelsea FC score 19% of their goals between the minutes 16-30.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Arsenal to win: 1.82 as per 1xBet.
• Both teams to score: 1.77 as per 1xBet.
• Total goals over 2.5: 1.92 as per 1xBet.

Injury and Team News:

Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), and Gabriel Jesus (ACL) will all be sidelined alongside the ineligible Raheem Sterling for Arsenal.

Nicolas Jackson (hamstring), Marc Guiu (hamstring), Noni Madueke (hamstring) and Omari Kellyman (fitness) will be sidelined for Chelsea along with the suspended Mykhaylo Mudryk. Malo Gusto’s fitness is questionable as well.

Head To Head:

Total matches: 83

Arsenal won: 32

Chelsea won: 27

Draws: 24

Predicted Lineup:

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto

Match Prediction:

Arsenal will be playing at home and will have the edge. However, Chelsea’s recent form can’t be overlooked. We still expect Arsenal to take a narrow lead at the end of the game.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea

Telecast Details:

India: Star Sports Network, Jio Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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