Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview and Betting Odds

London will host a derby in round 11 of the Premier League, as Chelsea welcomes Arsenal in a clash between two teams looking to join the title race, which currently seems dominated by Liverpool and Manchester City.

The Blues are coming off a 1-1 draw away against Manchester United, with a goal by Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo.

Meanwhile, the Gunners failed to secure points at Newcastle, where they fell 1-0 to a goal from Swedish striker Alexander Isak.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Chelsea?

After two years as a mediocre team in the Premier League, Chelsea seems to be returning to its 21st-century competitive form under coach Enzo Maresca.

The Blues drew 1-1 in their latest match against Manchester United. Despite falling behind, they managed to salvage a point thanks to Moisés Caicedo.

Chelsea currently sits fourth in the league with 18 points, with a record of five wins, three draws, and two losses. They’ve scored 20 goals and conceded 12. They trail the leader, Liverpool, by seven points.

One area for improvement under Maresca has been Chelsea’s home performance; although unbeaten in their last four local games, they’ve only earned eight out of 15 points at Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer has undeniably been their most vital player, with seven goals and five assists, as he sets his sights on competing for the Golden Boot alongside Erling Haaland. Nico Jackson has also shown improvement, tallying six goals and three assists so far.

Chelsea could see the return of winger Jadon Sancho for this match, as he’s been recovering from an injury.

Why bet on Arsenal?

Arsenal started the year as a strong contender to win the Premier League, but their performance so far has been below expectations. They currently find themselves outside the podium in England.

In their last match, they couldn’t secure any points in a 1-0 loss to Newcastle, where Swedish striker Alexander Isak scored the lone goal. Also, in the Champions League, they were beaten by Inter with the same result.

The Gunners are winless in their last three Premier League matches, previously drawing with Liverpool and suffering a defeat against Bournemouth.

Under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal sits in fifth place with 18 points, tied with Chelsea but trailing with a goal difference of six. They have scored 17 goals but conceded 11—a defensive inconsistency that has kept them from climbing in the standings.

On the road, Arsenal has struggled, dropping their last two away games, an area they’ll need to improve to turn their season around.

German forward Kai Havertz leads the team with four Premier League goals.

However, Arsenal is dealing with several injuries, including Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Kieran Tierney, and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea vs. Arsenal

The last time these two met at Stamford Bridge, the result was a 2-2 draw. Their most recent match was in April when Arsenal won decisively with a 5-0 victory.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Arsenal as the favorite. Their Moneyline is 2.445, Chelsea’s is 2.883, and the draw is at 3.705.

Enzo Maresca has done an impressive job leading Chelsea, and this time, we think they will get a positive draw. Arsenal is likely to keep slipping in the Premier League title race. Go for a 1-1.

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 at 3.075, you will gain $207.5 for a total payout of $307.5.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Betting Pick: Draw