Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
Arsenal FC
Chelsea FC
London Heavyweights Clash for Early Supremacy
- Arsenal are on a four match winning streak at home in the Premier League.
- Arsenal have scored at least a goal in their last 18 PL games.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in the last four PL matches featuring Chelsea.
Arsenal to win (2-1)
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | Emirates Stadium |
Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC Match Prediction & Analysis
Gameweek 3 wraps up with a blockbuster London derby as Arsenal host Chelsea. Both sides arrive with two wins from two, but their approaches have been contrasting: Arsenal have looked measured and controlled, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have thrived in a more chaotic, goal-filled style.
Whatever the method, both have made perfect starts, setting up a mouth-watering battle for early supremacy at the top of the table.
Current Standings: Arsenal sit second in the table on six points, level with Chelsea in fourth. The Gunners hold the higher position thanks to a superior goal difference.
Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal holds a slight edge in this rivalry, boasting 28 wins from 68 encounters, while Chelsea lags behind with 20 victories, while 20 games have ended in draws.
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The defending champions have begun their title defence in classic Arsenal fashion—solid at the back and clinical when it matters. That was again evident at Villa Park, where Bukayo Saka struck the only goal just past the hour mark, with Arsenal managing just seven attempts and two on target. Their real strength, though, lies in their defensive resilience: they have faced just 11 shots, one on target and an xGA of only 0.54 across two games—the best figures in the league.
Sunday brings a different test against an adventurous Chelsea side. If Arsenal’s defence can keep the Blues at bay, the Gunners will be aiming for three straight wins to open a Premier League campaign for only the second time in 21 years, having last achieved the feat in 2022/23.
Stats that matter
1. Since the start of March this year, Arsenal have kept eight clean sheets in the league, which is three more than any other side.
2. Arsenal have scored at least a goal in their last 18 PL games.
3. Arsenal are on a four match winning streak at home in the Premier League.
Team News
Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera have joined Bruno Guimaraes on the injury watch, with all three facing late fitness tests ahead of Sunday’s clash. Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain sidelined.
Arsenal Probable XI - Raya (GK); White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis, Havertz
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Xabi Alonso has made an eye-catching start at Chelsea, guiding the Blues to wins in their opening two Premier League games and their second-round EFL Cup tie. The football has been just as entertaining, with Chelsea scoring a league-high seven goals while also conceding five—the most in the division.
Most recently, they edged Brighton 4-3 at home, scoring inside the opening four minutes for the second straight league game, becoming only the second team after Bolton in 2002/03 to achieve the feat. In the meantime, João Pedro was at the heart of the chaos against Brighton, scoring, assisting and even finding his own net.
Away from the pitch, Chelsea saw Enzo Fernandez depart for Manchester City on deadline day. However, Alonso has shown he can cope without the Argentine, who did not start either of the Blues’ opening two league games.
Stats that matter
1. Alonso is only fourth manager to oversee his team score seven or more goals in the first two PL games.
2. Chelsea are without a clean sheet in 18 Premier League matches.
3. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in the last four PL matches featuring Chelsea.
Team News
Chelsea will be without Moises Caicedo after the midfielder aggravated a previous injury against Brighton. Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra are also set to miss Sunday’s clash, further thinning the Blues’ options.
Chelsea Probable XI - Martinez (GK); Lacroix, Colwill, Fofana, James, Gusto, Lavia, Hato, Rogers, Palmer, Pedro
ARSENAL FC vs CHELSEA FC
Winning PredictionArsenal head into the clash as favourites, unbeaten in their last nine Premier League meetings with Chelsea, winning six and drawing three, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter. The Gunners have also lost just one of their last 29 London derbies (W22 D6), remaining unbeaten in their last 16 (W12 D4).
Their biggest advantage, though, could be the defence: if Arsenal’s disciplined backline can contain Chelsea’s attacking flair, their own forwards should have enough quality to expose the Blues’ defensive frailties.
Likewise, the bookmakers have Arsenal as clear favourites, with the Gunners priced at 1.72 for victory. Chelsea are available at 4.80, while a draw is rated at 3.90.
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