Main prediction: Arsenal to win

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 06/09 (Sunday), Arsenal and Chelsea return to action in the Premier League 2026/27. The match will be at Emirates Stadium, at 16:30.

Arsenal arrive for this match with 4 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Chelsea have won 4 time(s). Arsenal have a 32.26% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Arsenal vs Chelsea and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Arsenal vs Chelsea

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Overview Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal are favourites, with a 32.26% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 3.1. Arsenal Football Club PLC's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Chelsea Football Club win are 5.25 and a draw is 5.

In the Prem, Arsenal have accumulated 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Bukayo Saka leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Chelsea have accumulated 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, with João Pedro as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Arsenal and Chelsea

In 49 clashes, Arsenal have the advantage over Chelsea: 20 win(s) against 17 and 12 draw(s). The most recent was on 01/03/2026, in the Premier League. Arsenal won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Arsenal vs Chelsea, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Premier League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Arsenal: current form

Arsenal have played only 2 match(es) in the Premier League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In the Prem the situation is this:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Bukayo Saka (2 goal(s))

Chelsea: current form

Meanwhile, Chelsea have played only 2 match(es) in the Premier League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: João Pedro (2 goal(s))

Arsenal vs Chelsea key players

In the Premier League, Bukayo Saka carries Arsenal Football Club PLC's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Riccardo Calafiori, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Viktor Gyökeres has 14 goal(s).

On the other side, João Pedro is the name that frightens the most for Chelsea F.C. with 2 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, João Pedro leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, João Pedro has accumulated 15 goal(s).

Arsenal vs Chelsea statistics in the Premier League

Few matches into the league yet. Arsenal have an average of 8 corners and 1 cards per match. Chelsea have 10.5 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Arsenal vs Chelsea in the table below.

Home Team

Arsenal Team Logo

Arsenal

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D W

2.6

Home W W W W W

3

Away W D W W D

2.2

Away Team

Chelsea Team Logo

Chelsea

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L W

2.4

Home W W W L L

1.8

Away W L D L L

0.8

More tips for Arsenal vs Chelsea

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👉 Our prediction is: Arsenal to win the 1st half

Arsenal comes into their match with Chelsea with a lot going for them. Apart from being the superior side based on form and statistics, they also have the added advantage of being at home.

The odds for an outright home win on the 1X2 market are not that appealing, so we recommend taking Arsenal to win the first half to get the most value out of your bet.

Correct score prediction for Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea

Check out where to watch the live match between Chelsea and Arsenal:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Arsenal and Chelsea

The line-ups for Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Arsenal Football Club PLC line-up

  • 1

    David Raya

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Cristhian Mosquera

    Defender

  • 4

    Ben White

    Defender

  • 6

    Gabriel Magalhães

    Defender

  • 7

    Bukayo Saka

    Forward

  • 8

    Martin Ødegaard

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Christos Tzolis

    Forward

  • 29

    Kai Havertz

    Forward

  • 33

    Riccardo Calafiori

    Defender

  • 41

    Declan Rice

    Midfielder

  • 49

    Myles Anthony Lewis-Skelly

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Chelsea Football Club line-up

  • 3

    Wesley Fofana

    Defender

  • 5

    Maxence Lacroix

  • 6

    Levi Colwill

    Defender

  • 7

    Pedro Neto

  • 9

    João Pedro

  • 10

    Cole Palmer

  • 17

    Morgan Rogers

  • 21

    Jorrel Hato

  • 26

    Emiliano Martínez

    Goalkeeper

  • 27

    Malo Gusto

  • 45

    Roméo Lavia

The Chelsea starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Arsenal vs Chelsea

Match: Arsenal vs Chelsea

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Emirates Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 5 September 2026, at 11:33 Last updated on 5 September 2026, at 11:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.