Preview: Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Carabao Cup 2025-26
Can the Blues clinch their first win against the Gunners in five years?
Emirates Stadium in North London gears up to host the semi-final fixture of the Carabao Cup, featuring reigning World Champions Chelsea and their arch-rivals Arsenal.
Arsenal are enjoying the time of their lives after emerging as the table toppers (league phase) in the UCL as well as the Premier League. They are ahead of Chelsea by just a goal in the aggregate. A draw will be enough for them to make it to the finals of the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, have a golden chance to win their first silverware. For that, they must get the better of arguably the best team in Europe and England currently, Arsenal. They are coming after a hard-fought win over West Ham recently and would be eager to extend their winning streak in North London.
Kick-off:
- Location: North London, England
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, February 4
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
David Raya (Arsenal)
The Spanish custodian has plied his trade with Blackburn Rovers and Brentford before making a permanent move to join the North London side in 2024. Since then, he has been a rock-solid presence for the Gunners. He is just a clean sheet away against Chelsea to propel Mikel Arteta’s side to yet another final.
Liam Delap (Chelsea)
The English striker has donned the jerseys of teams like Manchester City, Stoke City and Ipswich Town before signing for Chelsea in 2025. He will need to step up in a must-win game for the Blues to have a shot at the Carabao Cup finals. In 18 games, he has scored twice in the PL.
Match Facts
- Didier Drogba from Chelsea is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
- Chelsea have failed to defeat Arsenal since 2021
- Arsenal are unbeaten against Chelsea for nine games.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds
- Chelsea to win the match – 4/1 with bet365
- Liam Delap to score – 3/1 with bet365
- Arsenal 1-3 Chelsea – 40/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Max Dowman will be out due to injury concerns in the next game for the hosts.
Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo will be some big absentees for Liam Rosenior’s visiting side in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 210
Arsenal won: 85
Chelsea won: 64
Draws: 61
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Trossard
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Hato; Fernandez, Caicedo; Gittens, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap
Match Prediction
Despite all odds, we expect Chelsea to score thrice in the next game and seal their spot in the finals of the Carabao Cup.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-3 Chelsea
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Sky Sports Football
US: Paramount+
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is the Arsenal vs Chelsea Carabao Cup 2025-26 match?
The venue is Emirates Stadium, England. It will be played on Wednesday, 4 February, at 1:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 in India?
Fancode can be used in India to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 in the UK?
People in the UK can tune into Sky Sports to watch the matches live.
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